Italy Launches $235 Million Public Works Program to Preserve Cultural Heritage

The Italian government has announced a three-year public works program for 2024-2026, with a total budget of 235,424,970.15 euros. This plan includes one thousand interventions spread across the national territory. Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano signed a decree outlining these works.

The fine arts and landscape sector will receive the largest share of the funds, with 86,535,304.36 million euros allocated 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.

The funds will be distributed across different regions in Italy. Lazio will receive 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 cultural heritage. He expressed 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 the preservation of its rich cultural heritage.

This financial commitment aims to provide funding for various cultural projects across Italy over a three-year period while ensuring that our country’s cultural heritage is preserved and enhanced for future generations to enjoy.