The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports has started a new program to revive traditional stone towers.

First, the ministry sees these towers not only as cultural monuments. Instead, it treats them as living and functional spaces. It plans to connect them with tourism, culture, and the local economy.

At the same time, the program works in cooperation with GIZ Albania. It covers the regions of Dibër, Kukës, Shkodër, and Lezhë.

Next, the goal is to transform the towers into guesthouses, cultural centers, local museums, and education points. These sites will become part of tourist routes. As a result, visitors will enjoy authentic local experiences.

Moreover, the ministry says this initiative will protect cultural heritage. It will also strengthen local identity. In addition, it will create new opportunities for sustainable development in local communities.

For this reason, the ministry has prepared an information questionnaire. It collects data on several key areas. These include the physical condition of the towers. They also include their history and architectural features. In addition, the survey records cultural practices linked to the towers. Finally, it examines tourism potential and legal status.

Afterward, the collected data will serve as a foundation. Authorities will use it to design an integrated program. This program will focus on restoring and promoting the towers as valuable cultural heritage assets.

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