Caput Mundi: Torrione Prenestino. Conservative restoration, reconstruction, and artistic lighting system

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 intervention will include cleaning, biocidal treatments, structural consolidation, and targeted archaeological investigations to deepen knowledge of the site. Additionally, safety measures such as an anti-intrusion system and a new artistic lighting installation will enhance security and highlight the area’s architectural and historical features. This project is financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility with EUR 833000.

During the intervention, the following operations will be carried out: removal of surface deposits such as dust, soil, and guano; application of biocidal treatment to eliminate invasive weeds, lichen, moss, and other unwanted vegetation; conservative restoration and reconstruction works; and consolidation of wall structures based on the specific issues encountered. Archaeological investigations will be planned in unexplored areas to gain further knowledge of the surrounding history and context. An anti-intrusion system will be installed to ensure safety and prevent vandalism or unauthorized access. Finally, a new artistic lighting system will be implemented to enhance and highlight the architectural and artistic elements. These activities aim to preserve, restore, and enhance the area while promoting a better understanding of its historical and archaeological significance.