Italian towns launch heritage projects in Martinsicuro and Milan

The municipality of Martinsicuro (Abruzzo) approved a preliminary archaeological survey of the historic Castrum Truentinum site. Using non‑invasive georadar diagnostics, the town aims to confirm subsurface structures before proceeding with acquisition and development of a city archaeological park, a plan promoted by Mayor Massimo Vagnoni and coordinated with the regional Superintendency for Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape.

In Milan, the city council adopted new guidelines for the concession of two historic properties — the Casa Museo Boschi Di Stefano and the former Cinema Orchidea. The 18‑year public‑tender process will award the sites to operators who commit to cultural programming, maintenance and restoration, with annual base rents of €45,171 and €258,001 respectively. The measures seek to restore the venues as public cultural assets and integrate them into Milan’s broader cultural offer.