For centuries visitors to Rome and mapmakers have documented the city’s diverse landscape, rich history, and vibrant culture through drawing, printmaking, and photography. Besides their beauty, these objects have great archival value, telling stories of the changing nature of Rome and its inhabitants, of the artisans and their evolving techniques. Together, these views and maps can interpret Rome for modern visitors in a unique way, enhance our current understanding of place, and underscore the importance of preservation and conservation in safeguarding cultural heritage. I propose to undertake a study of Roman vedute and maps as seen and interpreted by visitors and mapmakers to: record their production and conservation histories; document the varied historical perspectives of Rome, emphasizing changing notions of place and means for its depiction; and promote awareness of role of conservation and preservation in mediating our sense of place, culture, and historical context, using new technologies.