by InTrieste
The regional government of Friuli Venezia Giulia welcomed a national decision this week to strengthen protections for the archaeological area of Aquileia, one of Italy’s most significant ancient sites.
Governor Massimiliano Fedriga said he was “fully satisfied” with the move by the Council of Ministers, which accepted the position advanced by the Ministry of Culture, the regional Heritage Authority, and the Municipality of Aquileia. The regional administration had formally requested the government’s intervention in a letter earlier this month.
Aquileia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is considered a cornerstone of the region’s cultural and historical identity, drawing scholars and visitors interested in its Roman-era remains.
Fedriga said the outcome highlights the value of cooperation between national and local institutions. Effective governance, he added, depends on “dialogue and constructive engagement” among all levels of government.
Such an approach, he said, is essential to delivering “concrete and meaningful results” for citizens, who he believes will welcome the decision to reinforce protections for the ancient site.
