Venice's Royal Gardens are to be
restored to their former glory near St Mark's Square in a
project funded by the culture ministry and the Generali insurer.
The five-million-euro project, which will revamp bridge links
to the neglected area and build a cafe and other facilities
there, will be funded by Generali to the tune of 2.5 million
euros.
"The restoration of the Royal Gardens is the first
intervention our foundation has devoted itself to," said
Adele Re Rebaudengo, president of the Venice Gardens Foundation.
"We are proud to start a process that will restore this
magical place, very much loved by Venetians, to its former
splendour and significance".
Generali CEO Philippe Donnete said "the time has come to
rediscover our roots and to revive our presence in this city.
The Gardens are the first step".
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