The Greek Theatre of Syracuse is one of the most important and evocative archaeological sites in Sicily, a monumental testimony to the classical age and a symbol of Italy's theatrical tradition. Still used today as a stage for the Festival of Ancient Drama, it preserves a historical, architectural, and cultural heritage of exceptional value.
The Art Bonus project supported a series of staggered interventions on various fronts: both the preservation of the cavea, the monumental stepped structure for the audience, and the modernization of the stage and the upgrade of the electrical system. Specifically, a new stage flooring was installed using modular tubular elements and wood, and the main electrical wiring was completely replaced.
In a subsequent phase, the upper cavea was experimentally covered, with significant structural intervention aimed at protecting it from the elements. For this last operation, the expected funding was €160,000.00, which was fully raised and utilized, resulting in a slight overrun in the overall costs.
The overall project budget estimated costs were approximately €947,800.00, with approximately €666,500.00 raised for restoration and technical improvements, and actual expenditures totaling €575,058.18.
The project, now archived, combined conservation, public use, and safety. Thanks to the interventions carried out, the Greek Theatre has strengthened its capacity to host cultural events and performances, while preserving its architectural integrity.
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