The technical and financial reports for the rehabilitation of the 17-18th century Citadel of Alessandria (Italy) and historic areas in the neighbourhoods of Dolcho and Apozari in Kastoria (Greece) have been published by Europa Nostra, the European Investment Bank Institute and the Council of Europe Development Bank.

Both sites are listed among ‘The 7 Most Endangered’ heritage sites 2014. 

In Alessandria, the project aims to restore the Citadel and the historic buildings contained within its 54 hectares, and turn them into economically viable, self-sustaining assets which benefit the city of Alessandria and the wider region of Piedmont.  The redevelopment costs are estimated between 120-200 million euros depending on the options chosen, while the pre-development works would require 10-20 million euros contingent on the scope of works.

In Kastoria it is proposed to create a pilot area per neighbourhood, covering approximately 10% of its total area. Dolcho’s pilot area would feature 18 historic buildings, while Apozari’s pilot area would include 22 historic buildings. The estimated cost for the rehabilitation of the two pilot areas is in the range of 10 million euros.

Click here for the reports and here for the full press releases.