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The greek Theater of Syracuse between conservation and enhancement: new entrance project for the reorganization of archaeological routes and theatrical uses

  • Giovanni Minutoli
  • Michela Achilli
  • Rachele Bargiacchi
  • Giulia Grassi
  • Arianna Messina

The article deals with the themes of the protection and enhancement of the Greek Theatre of Syracuse, specifically addressing the dual soul of the monument: on the one hand, as an archaeological asset, on the other, as the background and setting of theatrical performances. The functional and distributive analysis of the Neapolis archaeological park that was conducted revealed critical issues in the management of flows - spectators, visitors and actors - and in the use of the site. The intervention proposes a tripartition of the entrances, the redesign of a ramp and the construction of a staircase with a lift to reach the stands. The new ticket office is the result of the recovery of an old water mill that has been disused to date. The project establishes a new focal point within the archaeological park, restoring prominence to the theatrical function while enhancing the genius loci of the Syracusan archaeological landscape.

  • Keywords:
  • Enhancement,
  • Interdisciplinarity,
  • Archaeological park of Neapolis,
  • Refunctionalization of routes,
  • Water mill,
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Giovanni Minutoli

University of Florence, Italy - ORCID: 0000-0002-4474-1471

Michela Achilli

University of Florence, Italy

Rachele Bargiacchi

University of Florence, Italy

Giulia Grassi

University of Florence, Italy

Arianna Messina

University of Florence, Italy

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The greek Theater of Syracuse between conservation and enhancement: new entrance project for the reorganization of archaeological routes and theatrical uses

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Giovanni Minutoli, Michela Achilli, Rachele Bargiacchi, Giulia Grassi, Arianna Messina

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