The project is aimed at the restoration of the former Antiquarium, including the surrounding building and park. This space, in addition to playing an orientation role, can integrate the Central Archaeological Area within the urban structure of the modern city. An added value is the presence of a tram line that crosses the park, offering an environmentally sustainable way to connect the various museums along its route, from the Porta San Paolo Museum to the Villa Giulia Museum. Another objective of the enhancement initiatives is the expansion of the cultural offer, with exhibition spaces and information opportunities for visitors, useful to better understand and enjoy the city’s archaeological, artistic and historical heritage. The opportunity offered by the nearby exhibition space of the soon-to-open Celio Archaeological Park will be taken into account, with a view to creating an overall organic and harmonised service structure. The project involves the renovation, restoration and layout of the building and external area, in order to develop a new and significant cultural and tourist hub in the city. Specifically, the project involves the implementation of the following activities:

• structural consolidation and demolition of non-repairable portions;
• conservative rehabilitation and restoration;
• technological systems;
• energy efficiency interventions;
• external interventions including clean-up of tree essences, cleaning of brambles and selection of typical Mediterranean and native essences;
• handling of archaeological finds;
• internal installations;
• installations in the external area.