600-mn plan for cultural heritage (3)

(ANSA) - Rome, February 20 - The culture ministry on Tuesday unveiled a 600-million-euro plan for Italy's cultural heritage.
    Culture Minister Dario Franceschini said the funds would be immediately available for a major anti-quake plan for Italy's museums, refurbishing Italy's city peripheries, and the restoration of a series of sites and works around the country. "The resources earmarked today," Franceschini said, "are an important achievement".