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Lombardy's regional council allocated 2.4 million euros for 34 development projects of the local archaeological heritage, like the Duomo cathedral and the Sant'Eustorgio basilica in Milano. 24 interventions are promoted by public bodies. The latter will set aside 1.7 million euros, while 650,000 euros are assigned for the 10 interventions financed by private companies.

"We wanted to give an important sign also in the archaeological sector, to show that we can play our part," explained Massimo Zanello, the regional councillor for Culture, Identities and Autonomies. "In this way, we confirm our commitment to invest increasingly high figures in cultural initiatives."

Milano's Municipal Numismatic and Archaeological Collections will be given 160,000 euros for the works in the archaeological complex of the Monastero Maggiore and the development of the archaeological area. The 'Veneranda fabbrica' of the Duomo cathedral will receive 142,500 euros to restore the early Christian area. The archaeological area of the parish of Sant'Eustorgio will be redeveloped thanks to a 34,000 Euro fund. Last, the Ambrosian Library will get 11,545 euros.