The National Institute of Cultural Heritage () is a
government
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In the case of its broad associative definition, government normally consists of legislature, executive (government), execu ...
entity of
Albania
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which focuses in protecting, preserving, restoring and revitalizing materials of
cultural
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heritage.
Overview
The institute was founded on 19 December 1965. As an official entity, it is under the umbrella of the
Ministry of Culture Ministry of Culture may refer to:
* Ministry of Tourism, Cultural Affairs, Youth and Sports (Albania)
* Ministry of Culture (Algeria)
* Ministry of Culture (Argentina)
* Minister for the Arts (Australia)
* Ministry of Culture (Azerbaijan)Ministry o ...
.
Its task is to enable and enforce legislation with regards to monuments of cultural heritage and their impact on
tourism
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. It strictly cooperates with local governments and other scientific, cultural, and religious organizations in the country.
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In 2007, the institute was named after its first director, the architect Gani Strazimiri.
Periodicals
*''Monumentet'', OCLC 3460148.
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See also
* Cultural heritage of Albania
* List of Religious Cultural Monuments of Albania
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* List of castles in Albania
References
1965 establishments in Albania
Architecture in Albania
Cultural organizations based in Albania
Albanian studies
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