Richard Wittman, Ricostruire la Chiesa. San Paolo fuori le mura nella Roma dell’Ottocento, 2023

Richard Wittman's Ricostruire la Chiesa offers a detailed examination of the reconstruction of San Paolo fuori le Mura during 19th-century Rome, revealing how architectural restoration intersected with religious and political narratives. The study highlights the basilica's transformation from a medieval structure to its neoclassical form, emphasizing the role of ecclesiastical authority in shaping urban heritage. Wittman's approach combines archival research with architectural analysis, providing insights into the conservation challenges and ideological motivations behind the reconstruction. This work contributes significantly to the understanding of how World Heritage Sites navigate cultural preservation amid historical and political pressures.

Varagnoli, C. (2026). Richard Wittman, Ricostruire la Chiesa. San Paolo fuori le mura nella Roma dell’Ottocento, 2023. Studi e Ricerche Di Storia Dell'Architettura, 2(18), 269–272. https://doi.org/10.6093/2532-2699/13048