A total of 4 million euros in funds will go towards the restoration
of three landmarks on the island of Skiathos, the Greek Minister of Culture,
Lina Mendoni, said this week after an inspection tour.
On Skiathos, to participate in the island’s bicentennial
celebrations marking the 1821 War of Independence, Mrs. Mendoni together with
Thessaly Regional Governor, Kostas Agorastos, visited three monuments in the
region, where works are expected to start next month.
The three landmarks are: the medieval Skiathos Castle, slated
for restoration works worth 2.838.000 euros, the Ikonistra Monastery, dedicated
to the Virgin Mary (500.000 euros) and the Monastery of Panagia Kechira
(500.000 euros).
Mendoni underlined the importance of works on the castle,
which played a central role in one of Greece’s greatest authors, Skiathos-born
Alexandros Papadiamantis. The Minister also visited the writer’s home.
“This is the first time cultural projects of this size are
being implemented on Skiathos. Currently, the budget for cultural works in the Thessaly region exceeds 35.000.000 euro,”
said Mrs Mendoni, adding that the projects will be completed and handed over to
the citizens and visitors of Thessaly at the end of 2023.
“Investing in culture is always rewarding,” said Mrs Mendoni referring to culture as an economic and development tool.
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