European Union support to the preservation of cultural heritage in Stolac

On 23 September 2010 the European Commission adopted an amendment to a 1.5 million Euro Financing Decision to support the preservation of cultural heritage in Stolac, in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The revised project aims at rehabilitating cultural heritage in the municipality of Stolac. The authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina have selected bridges and mills at the Bregava river, the "Old Town Vidoski", and the Branko Sotra Gallery to benefit from this project. In addition, it is envisaged that seminars, workshops and study visits will contribute to build the capacity for heritage restoration and promotion activities will enhance the intercultural dialogue and promote local economic development in particular as regards tourism. These activities will be financed under the European Parliament pilot scheme for preserving and restoring cultural heritage in conflict areas in the Western Balkans for 2008.

The project which was developed for cultural heritage preservation in Stolac was revised in order to reach consensus with all competent government authorities on the foreseen activities. Once the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina sign the related Financing Agreement with the European Commission, the project implementation will start and the funds will be disbursed for the benefit of all citizens of Stolac.

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