Italy has launched a three-year public works program worth €235,424,970.15 to protect and enhance the nation’s cultural heritage. The Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano signed a decree outlining these works. In 2024 alone, €63,710,789.33 will be allocated from the Ministry of Culture budget for various sectors.
The fine arts and landscape sector will receive €86,535,304.36 million euros over the three-year period. Museums will get €66,604,660.17 million euros, archaeology will receive €43,754,364.17 million euros, libraries will get €19,929,810.05 million euros and archives will receive €18,600,831.40 million euros over the same period. These funds will be distributed across different regions with Lazio receiving the largest amount at €38,844,632.56 euros for 133 projects followed by Campania with €34,289,484.50 euros for 125 projects and other regions receiving varying amounts for their projects.
Minister Sangiuliano emphasized the importance of this three-year plan in protecting and enhancing Italy’s rich cultural heritage while highlighting his commitment to follow the progress of the interventions and seek additional funds to add more projects to the plan in order to support cultural projects throughout Italy and ensure that our country’s rich cultural heritage is preserved for future generations.
Overall this financial commitment is a significant step towards preserving Italy’s diverse cultural heritage and ensuring that it continues to thrive in years to come.