{
  "id": 18450200,
  "title": "50 statues from the Hotel for the Poor in Genoa are once again in their former glory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/tornano-agli-antichi-fasti-50-statue-dellalbergo-dei-poveri-di-genova",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-06T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Il Sole 24 Ore",
    "slug": "il-sole-24-ore",
    "url": "https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/tornano-antichi-fasti-50-statue-dell-albergo-poveri-genova-AJllr35B"
  },
  "original_language": "it",
  "account": "The monumental area of the Albergo dei poveri in Genoa has undergone restoration, thanks to a project by Fondazione Friends of Genoa and Fondazione Paolo e Giuliana Clerici. The two foundations donated over €200,000 to restore 50 statues, seven busts, and two medallions created by prominent Genoese artists over 370 years. The sculptures, depicting benefactors, nobles, and figures linked to the institution's history, were restored to their former glory through a conservative approach. The restoration, carried out by a team of restorers, aimed to preserve the original material and minimize interference.",
  "summary": "Fifty statues, seven busts and two medallions in the monumental area of the Albergo dei poveri in Genoa have been restored thanks to a project carried out, with a patronage action, by the Friends of... Foundation.",
  "key_points": [
    "Fifty statues, seven busts, and two medallions restored in Genoa",
    "Restoration project funded by €200,000 donation from two foundations",
    "Albergo dei Poveri built by Emanuele Brignole for charitable purposes"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Private philanthropic partnerships are becoming essential for preserving historical heritage, allowing local foundations to step in where institutional resources alone cannot maintain centuries of artistic legacy.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}