Cultural Heritage Boost: Lecce Receives Over €870,000 in Funding
A significant funding allocation of over €870,000 has been announced for the cultural heritage of Lecce, Italy. This funding, approved by the Superior Council of Cultural Goods, focuses on vital interventions to enhance and protect the region’s historical assets.
Cultural Heritage Boost: Lecce Receives Over €870,000 in Funding
The funding will be distributed over the three-year period from 2025 to 2027. It falls under the ThrAnnual Public Works Program for Italy’s cultural heritage. Saverio Congedo, a member of Fratelli d’Italia, expressed his approval for this financial support, emphasizing its importance for Lecce’s historical preservation.
Breakdown of the Funding
- Total Funding: €870,000
- Year: 2025-2027
- Projects Funded:
- Shipwreck Recovery Project: €780,000 for urgent excavation and security measures of a merchant shipwreck near Gallipoli.
- Cemetery Valorization Project: €92,400 for enhancing the monumental cemetery in Lecce.
Congedo thanked the Meloni Government and Minister Giuli for this significant allocation. He believes it will help preserve Lecce’s artistic heritage and attract more visitors to the area. This investment marks an essential step in promoting and safeguarding the cultural identity of Lecce and its historical significance.
