Caput Mundi: Theatre of Marcellus
Implementing party
Project description
The project involves various activities, including conservative restoration, possibly accompanied by structural consolidation, lighting and video surveillance of the archaeological artefacts. New itineraries will be identified and created, together with related service structures. A lift for disabled people will be installed up to the upper ambulacrum, and new informative signs will be created. Archaeological investigations will be carried out, as well as specific consolidations and restorations on the masonry elements that require detachment interventions. The accumulation earth will be arranged and levelled, and walkways will be created to allow access above the archaeological remains. Ramps and connections will be built to overcome small differences in level and the stone artefact relating to the monument will be scenically set up, with extraneous ones removed. Adjustments and reorganisation of the ascent routes will be made, and the lighting system will be reviewed and adapted to current regulations to improve the transitability of the upper ambulacrum. The gates along the access ramp to the upper ambulacrum will be eliminated. In relation to the itinerary of Beatrice Cenci’s rooms, the reorganisation and rearrangement of the wooden coffers currently stacked outside will be carried out. Ceiling and mosaic will be adequately restored and illuminated. The wooden access ladders and balconies will be examined, consolidated and brought up to standard. The functioning of the existing lighting fixtures will be reviewed, with their possible replacement, and a safety lighting system will be created in all accessible spaces. Furthermore, interventions will be carried out to prevent birds from being able to access, such as the closure of gaps and openings through the application of anti-pigeon nets and the use of mechanical and electrostatic deterrents.

Status
Planning
Tender stage
Site
End of Work
Estimated completion date
Second Quarter 2026
Funding source
NRRP
Amount allocated
5.060.000,00 €