Italy allocates €300 million for historic parks and gardens restoration

The Italian Ministry of Culture has set aside €300 million from the PNRR Cultura fund to revitalize historic parks and gardens. An open call in December 2021 led to the selection of 130 projects, with more than 100 either completed or expected to be finished by the August 2026 deadline. This funding includes €98 million designated for five significant state parks and €185 million for 125 public and private parks. Prominent state parks receiving support are Reggia di Caserta, Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, Villa Lante, Villa Favorita, and Museo Nazionale di Villa Pisani. Furthermore, €3 million is allocated for park cataloging, while €8.3 million will train 1,230 art gardeners across 13 regions, ensuring official qualification recognition.