Viggen Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 One of ancient Rome's most popular and important landmarks is "close to collapse", covered in graffiti, with valuable frescos peeling away. Castel Sant'Angelo, whose parlous state was revealed yesterday by Corriere della Sera, one of Italy's most authoritative newspapers, was built by the Emperor Hadrian as his own mausoleum on the banks of the Tiber. Its proximity to the Vatican persuaded popes in the Middle Ages to add ramparts and battlements to the marble structure and use it as a shelter when the city was under attack. A passage between the castle and the Vatican, once used by popes in time of crisis, still exists. full article at the Independent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurius Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 The article says that the major problems set in after 2001 when its budget was lumped in to a bigger budget. That explains it. When we were there in 2001 (Sept. 8-13 ) the visit to Castel Sant'Angelo was okay with the cafe on the walls and some exhibits, along with the vendors lining the bridge, but it wasn't what I expected. I think it had been going soft before then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentium Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Yes, what they forgot to mention is that MP Rocco Buttiglione recently announced a restauration plan for Castel S.Angelo. Works will start in a month, the total amount provided from both "Ministero dei beni culturali" and "Ministero delle infrastrutture" is around 1.000.000 euros. The restauration works will be completed by the end of 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurius Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 That should be nice. Walking up the interior ramp and stopping to look at the tomb gave me a far look back into the past...even if it was well lit or in great repair. Here's hoping the project goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentium Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Same, but I'm sure it will turn out good. I wouldn't have wanted to see it irreparably damaged so I was relieved when I heard about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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