National Institute of Cultural Heritage has approved key restoration projects for Kanina Fortress, Borsh Fortress, and the Korça Archaeological Museum. During its latest meeting, the National Council of Cultural Heritage Materials reviewed and approved these significant initiatives.

Located in the Vlora region and classified as a Category I Cultural Monument, Kanina Fortress will undergo comprehensive restoration. This includes a detailed assessment of its conservation state through geological, hydrological, and structural studies. Consolidation efforts will involve installing safety barriers, stabilizing the terrain, supporting the hillside base, and using rock anchors. The project also includes conservation and restoration of the fortress structures, development of infrastructure for site interpretation, enhancement of the visitor experience, and the creation of an amphitheater.

Also a Category I Cultural Monument, Borsh Fortress, dating back to the 4th-3rd century BC, will see restoration and conservation work on its structures. This includes consolidation and restoration of the fortress, with specific attention to the mosque within its walls.

Founded in 1985, Korça Archeological Museum showcases the archaeological heritage of southeastern Albania, focusing on the Korça area. The restoration project will reinforce the building’s foundations and masonry, restore the roof and its structural elements, and renovate the stone masonry and floors, among other improvements.

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