Russian businessman has announced that it has donated 1.5 million euros for the restoration of the Basilica Ulpia in the days of Emperor Trajan

Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov has donated 1.5 million euros for the restoration of one of the key archaeological sites of Rome — Basilica Ulpia, built about 2000 years ago during the reign of Emperor Tran@

the Basilica Ulpia, named in honour of Emperor Marcus Ulpia of Trajan, was the most important public building in the period of his reign. Here to administer justice, was conducted trading operations and techniques of the Emperor. It was the largest Basilica in Rome — its size has reached 180 × 60 meters, which is more than most soccer fields. Usmanov describes the Basilica Ulpia as "one of the largest and most important public buildings in ancient Rome".

This is not the first donation of Alisher Usmanov on the preservation of Italian cultural heritage. Last year he donated half a million euros for the repair of the Capitol Musaev@

the Italian government, forced to cut spending on culture, in recent years actively solicits private donations to the salvation of its numerous monuments. So, , the restoration of the Colosseum now the Shoe is on the money Mogul (CEO TOD s) Diego Della Valle@ the Fashion house Fendi has financially supported the famous Trevi Fountain. In Venice founder of the Italian design company, and denim brand Diesel, Renzo Rosso (Renzo Rosso) is sponsoring the restoration of the 400-year-old Rialto bridge. And Francois Pinault have converted their money on the former Venetian customs Punta della Dogana Museum of contemporary iskusstva;

Sources: reuters.com, artinvestment.ru