The Colosseum emerged more imposing than ever after its most extensive restoration, a € 25 million of ( £ 15 million) Clean to remove decades of grime caused by pollution from traffic in Rome.
Footing the bill is produced shoes and Tod-luxury manufacturer. In an act of modern cultural patronage, the company’s founder Diego Della Valle responded to a call from the government to the private sector to help care for the art of Italy and archaeological treasures.
The new face of the Colosseum was unveiled Friday and during the ceremony the Minister of Culture of Italy, Dario Franceschini, said that another € 18 million (15 £ million) has been found to replace the floor of the arena, at the end of 2018.
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Colosseum has become bigger than ever after its most extensive restoration, cleaning several million euros to remove soot and dirt from the ancient arena
[19459011lefondateurde] Tod Diego Della Valle, who pay € 25 million for the project, laying inside the Colosseum
workers continue to restore the Colosseum after the first stage of the project was completed today in Rome
A new floor could be used to support the modern entertainment, although rock monument-rocking concerts were dismissed.
step would be used for cultural events of the highest level, said Franceschini.
the first phase of restoration of the Colosseum was essentially removing softness ravages of pollution on the outside of the monument, which dates from the first century, with water misters and brushes handled by hand.
The monument remained open to tourists during the restoration of the exterior almost three years long, with scaffolding covering one section at a time.
external cleaning costs about € 6.5 million ($ 7.2 million) (£ 5.4 million).
Tod pay € 25 million (£ 20 million) for the whole project, including the next steps include the construction of a visitor center with a cafeteria and consolidate background, where prepped gladiators and wild beasts and landscapes have been preserved for glasses to the ancient Roman masses.
grime on ancient wonder has built over the years due to pollution in the traffic clogged Rome
Architect Gisella Capponi, who led the restoration, can be seen inside the famous monument
the monument remained open to tourists during the almost three-year long restoration of the outside with scaffolding covering one section at a time
Della Valle received today by Premier Matteo Renzi of Italy.
The companies ranging from Italian fashion houses to a mattress manufacturer to a Japanese textile manufacturer paid for restorations including the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and own Pyramid of Rome.
Culture Minister Dario Franceschini stressed that the tycoon shoe was particularly generous, since Della Valle gave funds before taking effect a new Italian law, the end of 2014, giving modern versions of the Medici princes arts huge tax breaks.
Under this new strategy, more than € 100 million ($ 112million) (£ 84million) were given, Franceschini said.
Architect Gisella Capponi, who led the restoration, said cleaning allows creamy hues of travertine stone Colosseum to be appreciated again.
‘coloring highlights the monument “while dirt and crime” gave an image to be more a ruin it really is, she said .
Indeed, the stone was so blackened as the Colosseum seemed almost blend into the background for the Romans who spent every day on the go.
But now, “the effect is one of surprise,” Colosseum director Rossella Rea said.
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi speaks during a press conference inside the Colosseum, photo today
Renzi leaves famous icon of the city, after the press conference inside the well-known landmark
Apart the generosity of Della Valle, the Colosseum has received a municipal ordinance prohibiting private cars on the boulevard nearby, which flanks the Roman and Imperial Forums.
Taxis and buses, but not private cars are allowed on weekdays.
weekend, only pedestrians and cyclists can use the boulevards.
Merchants and other businesses in the area have complained bitterly of the driving ban but Rea is unrepentant about the need to protect the arena, a heritage site UNESCO World is considered the most famous icon of Italy.
“If the heavy traffic, which caused the damage, returns, everything you need is three or four years” to coat the Coliseum again in soot, she says.
is to pay 25 million euros Tod (£ 20million) for the entire project, including the next steps include the construction of a visitor center with a cafeteria. Pictured is the founder Diego Della Valle
Alternatively, to keep his own appearance, while the monument will need in the coming years is reviewed annually, with workers going in gondolas to remove weeds growing in the stone spaces.
shoring ancient walls and arches of the lower level could also help realize the dream of those who want to see the ancient arena find new glory contemporary entertainment venue.
But first, architects and engineers must determine that 2,000 years foundations are strong enough to support a new stage. And drainage – which operates even ancient Roman pipes – must be updated and thoroughly cleaned
founder of Tod’s Diego Della Valle (left ) comes up with. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi (center) and Culture Minister Dario Franceschini (right)
Every year some 5000000-6000 .000 tourists traipse through the first two levels of the most visited monument in Italy
A cultural architect of the department Petrangeli Pia, who oversees sponsorship procedures, said the Coliseum is structurally healthy.
‘This monument foundations 15 meters (50ft)’ down Petrangeli said.
Every year about 5 million-6 million tourists traipse through the first two stages of Italy’s most visited monument. “It was built to be an arena for shows, said Petrangeli.
‘He held many more people than it does today. “
Underscoring the intertwined relationship, especially in Italy, between culture and the economy was current champion of the arena, Della Valle.
source: dailymail.co.uk/travel
Coliseum sparkles after the tycoon funded the restoration
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