Caput Mundi: Restoration and enhancement of the Nineteenth-century Monumental Greenhouses in Villa Doria Pamphilj

Caput Mundi Next Generation EU for touristic great events (Mission 1, Component 3, Investment 4.3)

Italy’s Recovery and Resilience Plan increases the number of accessible tourist sites in Rome, creating valid and qualified tourist and cultural alternatives with respect to the crowded central areas, as well as increasing the use of digital technologies, enhance green areas and the sustainability of tourism. The investment envisages six lines of interventions:
1. “Roman Cultural Heritage for EU-Next Generation”, covering the regeneration and restoration of cultural and urban heritage and complexes of high historical-architectural value of the city of Rome;
2. “Jubilee paths” (from pagan to Christian Rome), targeted to the enhancement, safety, anti-seismic consolidation, restoration of places and buildings of historical interest and archaeological pathways;
3. #LaCittàCondivisa, covering the redevelopment of sites in peripheral areas;
4. #Mitingodiverde, covering interventions on parks, historical gardens, villas and fountains;
5. #Roma 4.0, covering the digitalization of cultural services and the development of apps for tourists;
6. #Amanotesa, aimed at increasing the supply of cultural offer to peripheries for social integration.

The investment is financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility by EUR 500 million and includes this project.
The project aims to restore the greenhouses’ structure and systems, enhancing their historical value and transforming them into versatile spaces for cultural events and exhibitions, offering visitors a unique experience at Villa Doria Pamphilj. This project is financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility with EUR 1547000Interventions will focus on repairing and restoring the deteriorated horizontal elements to preserve both their original appearance and structural integrity. Additionally, the plant systems will be renovated to ensure the greenhouses operate efficiently and sustainably. The primary goal is to enhance this historical and architectural heritage by transforming the greenhouses into a versatile space capable of hosting cultural events, exhibitions, and other multifunctional activities. These improvements will allow visitors to fully appreciate the greenhouses’ historical and artistic significance, providing a unique and enriching experience within Villa Doria Pamphilj.