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Rome's Aquarium Project on Verge of Collapse Amid Financial Crisis

7/26/2025

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The Aquarium of Rome, designed to lure tourists away from traditional historical attractions, faces an uncertain future. With banks Intesa Sanpaolo and UniCredit writing off 95% of their loans, hopes for new investments have stalled for years, leaving the ambitious project teetering on the brink of collapse.

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Story summary

The Aquarium of Rome, designed to lure tourists away from traditional historical attractions, faces an uncertain future. With banks Intesa Sanpaolo and UniCredit writing off 95% of their loans, hopes for new investments have stalled for years, leaving the ambitious project teetering on the brink of collapse.