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Rome's Jubilee 2025 Construction: Urban Renewal Projects Progress

architecture-design · 2026-04-26

With the Jubilee 2025 on the horizon, Rome is hastening its urban revitalization efforts. The Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica is set to open on December 24, 2024, with an expected influx of 32 million visitors until January 6, 2026. Mayor Roberto Gualtieri assured the Financial Times of the city's readiness. Recent completions include Via Ottaviano, which was inaugurated on December 11, showcasing improved paving and expanded sidewalks. On December 13, Porta Pia square was unveiled, enhancing pedestrian areas and bike lanes. Upcoming openings include Piazza Risorgimento on December 20 and Passeggiata del Gelsomino on December 21. The restoration of Parco Schuster near the Basilica of St. Paul aims to create versatile spaces, with architect Alessandro Cambi highlighting a focus on people and nature rather than vehicles.

Key facts

  • Jubilee 2025 starts December 24, 2024, with Holy Door opening at St. Peter's Basilica.
  • Event runs until January 6, 2026, expecting 32 million visitors.
  • Mayor Roberto Gualtieri reassured Financial Times after critical article.
  • Via Ottaviano inaugurated December 11 with new paving, sidewalks, trees, marble seating.
  • Porta Pia square inaugurated December 13 with Segnalini, Del Bello, Salvini.
  • Piazza Risorgimento and Passeggiata del Gelsomino to open December 20 and 21.
  • All three projects designed by IT'S with NET Engineering.
  • Parco Schuster restoration by LAND, a-fact, Proger, GAe Engineering.
  • Projects emphasize soil permeability, pedestrianization, and green spaces.
  • Parco Schuster includes multifunctional spaces, multisensory paths, sustainable materials.

Entities

Artists

  • Alessandro Cambi
  • Andreas Kipar
  • Valentina Silvestrini

Institutions

  • Artribune
  • Financial Times
  • IT'S
  • NET Engineering
  • LAND
  • a-fact architecture factory
  • Proger
  • GAe Engineering srl
  • Società Giubileo 2025 S.p.A
  • Municipio II
  • Basilica Papale di San Pietro
  • Basilica di San Paolo fuori le Mura

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Via Ottaviano
  • Porta Pia
  • Piazza Risorgimento
  • Passeggiata del Gelsomino
  • Parco Schuster
  • Vatican City
  • Mura Vaticane
  • Piazza dei Cinquecento

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