by Redazione 11/11/2026

The Ministry of Culture has purchased the Argiletum complex on Via Madonna dei Monti—which has been a protected historic site since 1949 and was previously owned by Roma Tre University—for 16 million euros. Part of the complex will become the new headquarters of the National School of Cultural Heritage and Activities.

At 40 Via Madonna dei Monti, in the heart of Rome, there is a building that for years served as a campusof Roma Tre University and is now becoming state property. The Ministry of Culture has, in fact, purchased the Argiletum complex for 16 million euros. Part of the space will house the new headquarters of the National School of Heritage and Cultural Activities, the institution that trains professionals responsible for the protection, conservation, and promotion of cultural heritage. The building thus passes from one university to another institution dedicated to education.

The property is located in the Monti district, in an area marked by a long history of successive settlements, and has been designated a protected site since 1949 due to its historical, artistic, architectural, and urban significance. According to the Ministry, the building will house institutional functions befitting its significance and history, and the acquisition should also increase opportunities for the public to experience that part of the city. The Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities (MiC) intends for this initiative to be part of its strategies for the conservation and promotion of national cultural heritage.

For Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli, the central issue is the link between places and expertise. “With the acquisition of the Argiletum, we are investing in heritage preservation and in the training of cultural professionals,” he stated. “The decision to designate part of the complex as the new headquarters of the National School of Heritage and Cultural Activities strengthens the connection between the sites we preserve and the expertise needed to conserve and enhance them. We want to give new impetus to a prestigious institution that trains those called upon to care for our cultural assets and make them even more accessible to citizens.” The move is part of a process through which the Ministry intends to strengthen the School’s role.

For the university, the sale closes a chapter in its history. “This transaction marks the conclusion of a very important transition for Roma Tre,” said Rector Massimiliano Fiorucci. “The Via Madonna dei Monti campus is part of our university’s history, and we are particularly pleased that such a significant site is becoming part of the state’s public heritage. Education, research, and culture will continue to be the hallmarks of this campus, which will thus be able to embark on a new phase of its history and serve as an important asset for the entire community.” The rector also highlighted a coincidence: the deed was drawn up by notary Leonardo Amato, who earned his law degree at Roma Tre, “a circumstance that makes this milestone even more significant for the Roma Tre community.”

On behalf of the Ministry, the deed was signed by the General Directorate of Archaeology, Fine Arts, and Landscape, represented by Director General Fabrizio Magani, and by the General Directorate of Museums, represented by Director General Luca Mercuri. Representing the university were Rector Fiorucci and Director General Alberto Attanasio. With this signature, the sale process is complete. It now remains to be determined how the spaces will be organized and for what purposes they will be used, in addition to serving as the new headquarters for the National School of Heritage.

The Ministry of Culture is purchasing the Argiletum complex in Rome for 16 million

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