Sicily, € 1 million from the Region for Unesco sites

PALERMO – An extraordinary contribution of one million euros was assigned to the UNESCO sites in Sicily to compensate for the lower revenues caused by the closure of cultural sites to the public during 2020 due to the pandemic. The resources, provided for by the regional stability law, have been identified and attributed – with a decree signed by the general manager of Cultural Heritage, Sergio Alessandro – in relation to the attendance recorded by each individual site during 2019, the last year in which it took place. regular opening activities.

“Also this year – underlines the Councilor for Cultural Heritage and Sicilian Identity, Alberto Samonà – the Region has met the needs of Unesco sites, with an extraordinary contribution proportionate in relation to the presences ascertained in the pre-pandemic period in museums , archaeological parks and other symbolic places. It is a sign of attention to the critical issues that the world of culture has had to face due to this difficult phase, which we hope to have left behind ».