Cultural rejuvenation of the small village of Gargnano

Attractiveness of small historic town (Mission 1 – Component 3: Investment 2.1)  

Italy’s Recovery and Resilience Plan contributes to the "Piano Nazionale Borghi" initiative, designed to bolster the economic and social growth of underprivileged regions through cultural rejuvenation of small towns and boosting tourism. The efforts revolve around cohesive cultural projects tailored to local areas.

Key measures include: 

1. refurbishing historical landmarks and enhancing public spaces (like eliminating architectural obstacles and upgrading urban amenities), establishing compact cultural services, especially for tourism; 
2. devising and highlighting new pathways such as thematic or historical trails while promoting guided tours; 
3. providing financial aid for cultural, creative, tourism-related, commercial, agri-food, and artisanal ventures, aiming to rejuvenate local economies by spotlighting local products, skills, and methods.  

The project for the cultural rejuvenation of Gargnano is part of this investment. The project envisages support for entrepreneurial projects in the field of cultural, creative, tourist, commercial, agri-food and craft activities, aimed at revitalising the economies of historic villages by enhancing their products, history, knowledge and techniques. 

The projects include service offerings, both for the local population and visitors, and proposals for environmental sustainability, through projects aimed at reducing polluting emissions, reducing consumption, waste disposal, and circular economy solutions.

 Italy’s Recovery and Resilience plan provides funding of EUR 1.6 million.

Additional Links:

• https://anci.lombardia.it/dettaglio-news/20235191347-ministero-cultura-pubblicato-avviso-pnrr-iniziative-imprenditoriali-su-rigenerazione-piccoli-borghi/anci.lombardia.it