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Civita di Bagnoregio
  • In 1987 the idea of Civita sees the light in the course of a venturesome meeting held in Civita di Bagnoregio.
  • On 15 November 1988 the Associazione Progetto Civita becomes reality.
  • In 1990 the Consorzio Civita comes into being and the regeneration project is launched. Civita di Bagnoregio becomes the emblem of new enthusiasm.
  • Progetto Civita is transformed in 1991 into Associazione Civita, a national organism for the valorisation of the cultural heritage. “Notturno Etrusco” is one of the first experiments in institutional-private sector liaison. Villa Giulia is opened in the evening for guided tours and concerts.
  • In 1993 Civita inaugurates the new premises in Piazza Venezia.
    To coincide with the enactment of the Ronchey Law, the Association publishes the first Civita Report “L’immagine e la memoria” (Image and Memory), fostering exchange between the public and private spheres.
    In collaboration with ENEL, an infopoint is set up in Civita.
    Charles, Prince of Wales visits Civita di Bagnoregio.
    The Imperial Forums glitter in the light of the new illumination systems. “Notturno Imperiale” is an overwhelming public success.
  • In 1994 the Association organises the first series of “Cultura& Impresa” (Culture & Enterprise) appointments to stimulate the debate between public and private.
    In the same year its presents the second Civita Report, dealing with the valorisation of the smaller old city centres.
  • In 1995, the first edition of “Domenica ai Fori” (Sunday at the Forums) takes place, with Via dei Fori Imperiali closed to traffic and animated with events for young and old.
  • The third Civita Report, on the new technologies, sees the light between 1996 and 1997.
  • In 1997 Pubblicità Progresso approves the campaign promoted by Civita for the conservation and valorisation of the Italian artistic heritage.
    First experience in the management of museum services with the Centrale Montemartini.
    The new opportunities map out future administrative strategies.
  • In 1998 Acea, Costa and Civita set up Zètema.
  • In 1999 Civita Servizi also comes into being.
    Among the exhibitions “Homo Faber”, inaugurated in Naples in 1999, is the first major success.
    The fourth Civita Report is issued “Beni culturali, nuova occupazione e riconversione territoriale” (The cultural heritage, new employment and territorial conversion).
    Civita, in temporary joint venture with other enterprises, wins the contracts for the management of accessory services at Brera and at the Cenacolo of Leonardo da Vinci, at Ostia Antica, Villa Adriana and the Naples Museum System.
  • In 2000 Zètema takes over the management of services at the Capitoline Museums, the most important experience of global museum services in Italy.
  • In 2001, the research on the cultural Districts is presented, in collaboration with the Consorzio: a new model of development that conceives the cultural heritage as “capital”.
    Civita brings Mickey Mouse into the museums to get children closer to art.
  • In 2001 Ducato Civita is established, an ethical investment fund to support the Italian artistic heritage.
    The Association opens branches in Milan and Naples.
    The Association presents the fifth Civita Report “Museo contro Museo” (Museum vs. Museum) addressing the application of the Ronchey law.
  • In 2002 Civita opens its first local branch in Milan.
  • On 26 March 2003 President Ciampi receives Civita at the Quirinale.
  • In 2004 the sixth Report is published: “Cultura in gioco. Le nuove frontiere di musei, didattica e industria culturale nell’era dell’interattività” (Culture at stake. The new frontiers of museums, education and the culture industry in the interactive era).
  • In 2005 Civita Servizi takes over “Ingegneria della Cultura”, further expanding its presence in the museums.
  • In January 2006 the “Civitas” journal is transformed and the first number of the “Giornale di Civita” appears in the newsagents as a supplement to the “Giornale dell’Arte”.
    On the eve of the elections of 9 April 2006, the Associazione Civita, the FAI and the WWF make an explicit appeal to the future Prime Minister and government, to give priority attention to the protection of the Italian artistic, cultural and environmental heritage.
    Civita is present in over 40 museums, and has organised over 150 exhibitions since 2002.
  • On 16 February 2007 President Napolitano receives Civita in his study at the Quirinale.
    The seventh Civita Report “La formazione vale un patrimonio” (Education is worth a fortune) is published.
    The President of Confindustria, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, attends the Annual General Meeting of Civita on 12 July.
    Civita celebrates its twentieth anniversary.
  • On 24 July 2008 “Ingegneria per la Cultura” has changed its name into “Civita Tre Venezie” so to emphasize the Company’s will to concentrate the development strategy in the area of the three Venetias.
    Civita Servizi and Fondazione di Venezia strongly wish for the entry of Marsilio Editore into the Company’s capital, as Marsilio Editori has already been their historical partner in the development of exhibition activities and museum management in that area.
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