Revitalizing Italy’s Historic Parks and Gardens through the NRRP

View of Villa Lante in Bagnaia, with its park. (Courtesy of the Ministry of Culture)

The Ministry of Culture has invested 300 million euros to restore and enhance Italy’s historic parks and gardens through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP). Promoted by Minister Giuli, the initiative aims to boost the cultural and environmental value of these spaces, making them more appealing to residents and tourists while improving their long-term management and maintenance.

So far, 130 projects have been funded, with over 100 completed or nearing completion and the rest expected by August 2026. About 98 million euros were allocated directly to five major sites — the Royal Palace of Caserta, the Royal Wood of Capodimonte, Villa Lante, Villa Favorita, and Villa Pisani — while 185 million euros supported 125 public and private parks across the country. An additional 3 million euros went toward cataloging, with 4,587 records already in progress.

Around 8.3 million euros also funded training programs in 13 regions, producing 1,230 skilled “artistic gardeners” dedicated to conserving and restoring Italy’s historic landscapes.

Source: Il Giornale dell’Arte, Vittorio Bertello

Adapted by: Kate Netzer

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