IL PROGETTO AQUAE PATAVINAE A MONTEGROTTO TERME

(PADOVA).

DALLO SCAVOALLA VALORIZZAZIONEDI UN TERRITORIO

Francesca Ghedini , Paola Zanovello , Chiara Destro , Marianna Bressan1 2 3 4

1 UniversitàdegliStudidiPadova,DipartimentodeiBeniCulturali,p.zzaCapitaniato7,francesca.ghedini@unipd.it

2 UniversitàdegliStudidiPadova,DipartimentodeiBeniCulturali,p.zzaCapitaniato7,paola.zanovello.1@unipd.it

3 UniversitàdegliStudidiPadova,DipartimentodeiBeniCulturali,p.zzaCapitaniato7,chiaradestro@alice.it

4 SoprintendenzaperibeniarcheologicidelVeneto,viaAquileia7,marianna.bressan@beniculturali.it

ABSTRACT

The project arises from the synergy between the Soprintendenza per i beni archeologici del Veneto, Università di

Padova and the Comune di Montegrotto Terme, which has allowed the development of a comprehensive proposal of

opening to the public of the archaeological areas of Montegrotto Terme, proposed that it was possible to implement

thanks financing of Arcus S.p.A, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo, Regione del Veneto, Università

di Padova, Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca. After dealing with historical, archaeological and

geomorphological studies, it was decided to carry out an archaeological park in the territory constituted by historic

buildings that have meaning and significance autonomous but connected in an organic way, they can acquire potential

in terms of urban and territorial qualification, with repercussions on tourism. Particular attention was paid to

communication,withtheelaborationofapathmarkedwithinformationboards,thesettingofthe"InformationPoint"at

the Montegrotto Terme train station, the creation of the website which brought together all the information and

documentation of the area investigated. They are also designed and produced restoration and enhancement of the

archaeological areas preserved for them and make available to visitors. The project will include the construction of the

MuseodelTermalismointhesettingofVillaDraghiinMontegrottoTerme.

Parolechiave/Key-words: Archaeologicalsites,communication,conservation,MuseodelTermalismo.