Reuse and Re-conversion of the Monumental Heritage in Naples

The paper deals with the theme of the re-use of the public architectural heritage in reference to three monumental buildings of the city of Naples different by type, of which the conversion is under-way for collective and social purposes. In particular, the cases of the Royal Hospice for the Poor (Albergo Reale dei Poveri) - intimately connected with the monumental complex of San Michele a Ripa Grande in Rome - of Palazzo Fondi and of the church of the Saints Cosma e Damiano are examined. These interventions can constitute reference models in terms of reusing public buildings returned to their renewed social and educational function, able to actively promote urban regeneration of the surrounding area.