Rome Launches International Competition for New Archaeological Walkway

Rome has launched an international architecture competition for the Nuova Passeggiata Archeologica, a new archaeological walkway in the central archaeological area of the capital. The deadline for submissions is December 29. The project is part of the broader CArMe Strategic Plan for the transformation of Rome's Monumental Archaeological Center, which includes the Imperial Fora, Colosseum, Colle Oppio, Celio, Baths of Caracalla, and Circus Maximus. The competition focuses on five action lines: redesigning public spaces along Via dei Fori Imperiali, introducing urban furniture and digital tools for immersive virtual reality, supporting artistic performances, incorporating vegetation to combat climate change, restoring transversal connections with the surrounding city, and creating a coordinated image. The winning team will receive €135,000, with €100,000 distributed among second to fifth place. Mayor Gualtieri aims to use the competition to boost Rome's image and reputation, following the recent Museum of Science competition. The initiative seeks to promote full public use of these historic sites, with the goal of making the ancient Fora centers of contemporary civic life.