Croatia Completes Major Heritage Renovations in Poreč and Zagreb

The Zavičajni Museum in Poreč has finished an extensive energy‑retrofit of its 18th‑century baroque complex. The project, financed with €921,718 of EU NextGenerationEU funds and more than €1.5 million from the city, replaced the heating system with a heat‑pump, installed LED lighting, upgraded plumbing and fire‑safety systems, and carried out archaeological and restoration work that uncovered early‑19th‑century paintings. The renovation, overseen by the Ministry of Culture and the city mayor Loris Peršurić, improves energy performance, reduces CO₂ emissions and creates a healthier environment for the museum’s collections.

Separately, the City of Zagreb has launched a public tender for the design documentation of a comprehensive restoration of the Mirogoj mortuary, a protected 19th‑century cultural monument damaged in the 2020 earthquake. The contract, valued at €50,000, covers the façade, roof, drainage and the possible addition of a canopy in the north‑east courtyard. The work, which must be completed within 120 days, will address stone, brick, sculpture and roofing repairs, ensuring the preservation of this historic architectural landmark.