The Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano has signed a decree for a three-year public works program that includes one thousand interventions across the national territory with a total budget of 235,424,970.15 euros. For the year 2024 alone, 63,710,789.33 euros have been allocated from the Ministry of Culture budget. These funds are distributed among different sectors with 23.46% going to archaeology, 42.71% to fine arts and landscape, 19.54% to museums, 5.82% to archives, and 8.47% to libraries.
Over the three-year period, the fine arts and landscape sector will receive the largest amount of funding at 86,535,304.36 million euros followed by museums with 66,604,660.17 million euros and archives with 18,600,831.40 million euros.
Minister Sangiuliano emphasized the importance of this financial commitment 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.
The aim is to support cultural projects throughout Italy and ensure the preservation of the country’s rich cultural heritage for future generations to enjoy.
This announcement marks an exciting time for Italy’s cultural sector as it demonstrates the government’s dedication towards preserving its unique identity through these initiatives that will have a significant impact on local communities and tourists alike.
In conclusion, Minister Sangiuliano’s commitment towards preserving Italy’s cultural heritage is commendable as it shows that culture is not just a way of life but also an essential part of our history that needs protection and enhancement for future generations.
