Herculaneum – One of the most precious architectural treasures of 18th-century Naples is preparing for a rebirth. Villa Favorita, a majestic residence designed by Ferdinando Fuga in the heart of Herculaneum, will undergo an unprecedented €43,5 million restoration project, financed with funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), the National Operational Plan (PON), and resources from the State Property Agency.
Work officially began today on the restoration of the Bianchi building and the connecting structure, overseen by the State Property Agency with an investment of €12,5 million. The project, which is scheduled for completion in April 2028, will transform these spaces into spaces for educational and cultural activities, returning to the community a heritage that has been inaccessible for too long.
Two construction sites for a single rebirth
The ambitious project unfolds on two parallel fronts. The second €31 million project, sponsored by the Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts, and Landscape for the Metropolitan Area of Naples, will begin by December. This phase focuses on the restoration of the Fuga building, the monumental heart of the complex, and the landscape redevelopment of the Upper and Lower Parks, including the restoration of pedestrian paths, internal connections, and the renovation of ancillary buildings.
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From aristocratic residence to cultural center
Villa Favorita will not simply be restored, but reinvented as a multifunctional center capable of attracting energy and culture to the entire Vesuvian area. The historic spaces will host educational activities, cultural events, and services for residents, students, and tourists, ensuring public use and ongoing protection.
The monumental complex, among the best preserved of its kind, represents an extraordinary testament to 18th-century Neapolitan architecture. Its rebirth marks a turning point for Ercolano and the entire Gulf of Naples region, restoring to the community a place of beauty and memory that will once again serve as a cultural and tourist hub for the region.
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The news of the restoration of Villa Favorita is of great importance to the community of Ercolano. I hope the work will be completed on schedule, but I have concerns about how the project will be managed and who will be involved.