Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Rome Aquarium Faces Financial Hurdles Before Opening
Imagine Rome wanted to build a cool aquarium with many fish for tourists.
They started building it a long time ago, but it's still not done!
They ran out of money and now it's in trouble.
They need more money to finish the aquarium, but finding investors is tough.
There's also a problem with the local government about delays.
The aquarium might miss a big festival where lots of people come to Rome, which would mean they miss out on money.
Rome's planned aquarium faces financial struggles and potential delays.
The project, located in the EUR district, has been under construction for nearly two decades.
The aquarium needs at least €20 million to finish and open.
A legal dispute with the EUR district authority adds to the problems.
Negotiations with potential investors like Zetland Capital have stalled.
- Who
- Mare Nostrum Romae Srl, Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, UniCredit SpA, Zetland Capital, EUR SpA.
- What
- An aquarium in Rome is struggling to secure funding and finish construction.
- When
- Construction has been ongoing for almost two decades with no opening date.
- Where
- Rome's EUR district, Italy.
- Why
- Financial issues, legal disputes, and difficulties in securing new investment have caused the delays.
Mare Nostrum/ Investors
EUR District Authority
Concession Extension
Mare Nostrum/ Investors
Want extension of concession agreement
EUR District Authority
Grant extension with conditions.
Legal Dispute
Mare Nostrum/ Investors
Disagreements over contract terms causing delays.
EUR District Authority
Seeking damages for the delays.
- Project Cost
- Over €100 million already spent
- Additional Funding Needed
- At least €20 million
- Location
- EUR district, Rome
- Potential Partner
- Costa Edutainment SpA
- Area
- 13,000 square meters