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Vittoriano: restoration of sculptures on the main front

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The Vittoriano sculpture restoration project is an important example of the preservation and enhancement of Italy's artistic and cultural heritage. The Vittoriano, which dominates the center of Rome, is a symbol of the Republic and our national identity and, at the same time, a great work of art and architecture.

The restoration of the sculptures on the main front of the Vittoriano is the result of shared goals between the VIVE-Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia and Bulgari, which, with its financial support through the Art Bonus, confirms its strong link with the city of Rome and its priceless heritage.

An initiative, therefore, that not only preserves and enhances the historical and cultural heritage, the guardian of our national identity, but also represents an example of strategic collaboration between the public and private sectors aimed at the creation of shared value also for the benefit of future generations.

The project and objectives
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The artworks to be restored
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The intervention phases
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Vittoriano: the Diary of Restoration
From March to September 2024, follow all phases of the sculpture restoration campaign on the main elevation of the Vittoriano with images, videos, and in-depth insights.
21 October

The restoration of the flagpoles - Edoardo De Albertis' “Winged Victory” and Gaetano Vannicola's right flagpole return to shine

Gaetano Vannicola's flagpole, with its monumental eagle, and Edoardo De Albertis's Winged Victory shine again

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07 October

The restoration of “The Action” - Gilding

Restoration brings to light the gold leaf gilding present on the sculptural group

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30 September

The restoration of “The Action” - Cleaning

Restorers began the cleaning phases of the sculpture by Francesco Jerace (1853-1937), starting with the base, through the application of compresses

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23 September

The restoration of “The Action” - The beginning of the work

Restoration of The Action, Francesco Jerace's sculpture on the west side of the gate, begins

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16 September

The restoration of Edoardo De Albertis' Winged Victory - Gildings

There is still a considerable amount of gilding on the surface of the sculpture

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09 September

The restoration of Edoardo De Albertis' Winged Victory - Cleaning

Restoration reveals gold leaf gilding on the Winged Victory of the right flagpole located on the Vittoriano's main elevation

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26 August

The restoration of the flagpoles - Edoardo Rubino's "Winged Victory" and Gaetano Vannicola's left flagpole shine again

Gaetano Vannicola's flagpole, with its monumental eagle, and Edoardo Rubino's Winged Victory shine again

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05 August

The restoration of Edoardo Rubino's "Winged Victory" - Cleaning

The restoration brings to light the gold leaf gilding on the Winged Victory of the left flagpole located on the main elevation of the Vittoriano

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29 July

The restoration of "Il Pensiero" - Cleaning the gilding

The restoration reveals the gold leaf gilding on the sculpture group

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22 July

The restoration of "Il Pensiero" - Gildings

There is still a considerable amount of gilding on the surface of the sculpture

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15 July

The restoration of " Il Pensiero" - Cleaning

Restorers began the cleaning of the base of the sculpture by Giulio Monteverde, with the application of compresses

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08 July

The restoration of " Il Pensiero " - Start of work

Begins restoration of Il Pensiero, the sculpture by Giulio Monteverde on the east side of the gate

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03 July

The restoration of "The Adriatic Sea" - Starting restoration and cleaning

Restoration of The Adriatic Sea begins with cleaning and disinfestation process

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24 June

The restoration of "The Adriatic Sea" - Scaffolding erected and monitoring

Assembly of the scaffolding on the left side of the fountain for the restoration of the sculpture of The Adriatic Sea has been completed

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17 June

The restoration of "The Adriatic Sea" - Scaffolding

Scaffolding erection continues

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10 June

The restoration of "The Adriatic Sea" - Start of work and scaffolding

The second phase of the restoration project began with the marble sculpture to the east, depicting The Adriatic Sea by Emilio Quadrelli of Milan (1863-1925)

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20 May

The restoration of "The Tyrrhenian Sea" - Conclusion of the restorations

The first phase of the restoration project, focusing on the marble sculpture depicting The Tyrrhenian Sea by Piedmontese Pietro Canonica (1869-1959), has been completed

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06 May

The restoration of "The Tyrrhenian Sea" - Consolidation and protection

Surfaces are consolidated, grout is revised, and polymers are applied to protect against weathering

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15 April

The restoration of "The Tyrrhenian Sea" - Cleaning and removal of deposits

Surface disinfestation and removal of lichens, fungi, and other inconsistent deposits

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04 March

The restoration of "The Tyrrhenian Sea" - Start of work and scaffolding

Scaffolding on the fountains of The Tyrrhenian Sea and the "open construction site" model

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