# Greece heritage restoration program 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-dodecanese-heritage-restoration > Updated: 2026-09-03T15:12:55.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 16. The 2026 national heritage programme, financed by the EU Recovery and Resilience Fund and other structural resources, continues its rollout across Greece. Following earlier work in the Dodecanese, Cyclades, and Peloponnese, the programme has expanded into the Corinth, Thrace, Epirus, and Trikala regions. In Corinth, the Ministry of Culture recently transferred three major projects to the public: the ancient port of Kechries, a segment of the Examilion wall at Isthmia, and the ancient Diolkos trade route. In the Thrace and Epirus regions, Minister Lina Mendoni has overseen developments including the nearing completion of the Vayazis Mosque in Didymoteicho and the Temenos Vagyazit restoration. Other regional priorities include the Didymoteicho Castle, a protective roof for the Platinopolis site, and an “innovative underground protective shell” for the burial tomb of Mikri Doxipara-Zoni. In Trikala, a comprehensive initiative exceeding €16 million is underway to create a unified network of monuments, including the Timeless Archaeological Museum and the conservation of the Lycurgus Mosaic at Ancient Trikke. In the Prespes region of Western Macedonia, a 2-million-euro program is active, targeting the restoration of the Panagia Porphyra Monastery, the Church of the Holy Apostles, and the upgrading of the Archaeological Collection of Agios Germanos by 2027. Recent activities have expanded to Thessaloniki, where Minister Mendoni and Mayor Stelios Angelidis inspected the Toumpa archaeological site. To integrate these prehistoric remains into urban life, the Ministry plans to launch a tender in 2026 for studies regarding the protection, promotion, and redevelopment of the area. ## Claims - The Ministry of Culture will expedite procedures to acquire the 'Di国际nes' neoclassical hotel in Florina. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Restoration studies for the Ottoman bath in Florina must be submitted to the Ministry by the end of September. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Restoration work on the Ottoman bath in Florina is targeted to begin in the spring of 2027. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Ministry of Culture will seek to accelerate the acquisition of the 'Di国际es' neoclassical hotel in Florina. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Studies and documentation for the Ottoman bath in Florina must be submitted to the Ministry of Culture by the end of September. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Restoration of the Ottoman bath in Florina is targeted to begin in the spring of 2027. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Lina Mendoni will visit Kavala on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. (single source) - New fire protection infrastructure and the first phase of Basilica B restoration will be delivered at the Philippi archaeological site. (single source) - Restoration works for the fortification of Kavala's lower town, including the North Gate and Triangular Tower, will be delivered at the Gate 12 cultural space. (single source) - Restoration works for the fortification of Kavala's lower town, including Gate A, the triangular tower, and the postern, will be delivered at the Gate 12 cultural space. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Thessaloniki's Toumpa archaeological site undergoes inspection Culture Minister Lina Mendoni inspected the Toumpa archaeological site in Thessaloniki, announcing plans for a 2026 tender to protect and promote the prehistoric and Byzantine remains. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessalonikis-toumpa-archaeological-site-undergoes-inspection ### 2026-08-31: Lina Mendoni inspects cultural monuments in Kavala and Florina Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni is overseeing monument restorations in Kavala and Florina, including projects at Philippi and the acquisition of the 'Di国际es' hotel for preservation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lina-mendoni-to-inspect-cultural-restoration-projects-in-kavala-and-florina ### 2026-08-31: Europos Archaeological Site to host inauguration of new lighting and protection works Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni will inaugurate new lighting and protective structures at the Europos Archaeological Site in Greece on September 4, 2026, followed by a tribute to poet Nikos Kavvadias. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/europos-archaeological-site-to-host-inauguration-of-new-lighting-and-protection-works ### 2026-08-30: Greece Ministry of Culture launches heritage projects in Trikala and Prespes The Greek Ministry of Culture is investing millions in restoring cultural heritage in Trikala and the Prespes region, focusing on Byzantine, Roman, and Ottoman monuments to drive local development. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-ministry-of-culture-launches-heritage-restoration-projects ### 2026-08-25: Trikala cultural heritage restoration program exceeds 16 million euros The Greek Ministry of Culture is investing over 16 million euros in Trikala to restore ancient, Byzantine, and Ottoman monuments, including the unique Lycurgus Mosaic and the Timeless Archaeological Museum. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trikala-cultural-heritage-restoration-program-exceeds-16-million-euros ### 2026-08-09: Culture Minister Mendoni announces heritage projects in Thrace Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced major restoration projects in Thrace, including the Vayazis Mosque, Platinopolis archaeological site, and Didymoteicho Castle. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/culture-minister-mendoni-announces-heritage-projects-in-thrace ### 2026-08-06: Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni inspects Epirus heritage sites Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni inspected Epirus heritage projects, noting the €15 million Temenos Vagyazit restoration will finish by August and announcing upcoming works on Ploi‑tonopolis and Dydymoteicho 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-culture-minister-lina-mendoni-inspects-epirus-heritage-sites ### 2026-08-06: Greek Culture Ministry hands over three ancient sites in Corinth Greece’s Culture Ministry, led by Lina Mendoni, handed over three ancient sites in Corinth on 7 August, while Thessaloniki’s Archaeological Museum hosted night‑time exhibitions, music and theatre events. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-culture-ministry-hands-over-three-ancient-sites-in-corinth ### 2026-07-21: Lina Mendoni inaugurates restored historic sites on Amorgos Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni opened the restored Tholos building and Kato Lakkos cistern on Amorgos, marking a cultural‑heritage revitalisation effort by the municipality and the Ministry of Culture. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lina-mendoni-inaugurates-restored-historic-sites-on-amorgos ### 2026-07-14: Greek Ministry of Culture launches major heritage projects on Lesbos Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni unveiled a €50 million plan to stabilise cliffs, restore historic churches and open a new archaeological collection on Lesbos, funded by EU recovery funds. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-ministry-of-culture-launches-major-heritage-projects-on-lesbos ### 2026-07-10: Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni launches nine heritage projects on Lesbos Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni opened nine cultural projects on Lesbos on July 12‑13 2026, including museum upgrades, church and castle restorations, and rock‑stabilisation works, costing over €10 million. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-culture-minister-lina-mendoni-launches-nine-heritage-projects-on-lesbos ### 2026-07-06: Greek Ministry of Culture restores historic Xenia building at Mycenae Greece's Ministry of Culture will restore the 1950s Xenia building at Mycenae, turning it into an accessible mixed‑use venue for ancient drama, shops and a café, preserving its modernist architecture. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-ministry-of-culture-restores-historic-xenia-building-at-mycenae ### 2026-07-04: Greek Culture Ministry launches Samothrace Panagia church restoration Greece’s Culture Ministry starts a €7.5 million restoration of Samothrace’s Panagia church, damaged in the 2020 quake, and opens two historic sites to the public. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-culture-ministry-launches-samothrace-panagia-church-restoration ### 2026-06-30: Argos Archaeological Museum reopens after 12‑year renovation Greece’s Culture Minister opened the renovated Archaeological Museum of Argos, a 950 m² venue showcasing Mycenaean finds and marking the 32nd museum launched since 2019, aimed at boosting tourism and local jobs 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argos-archaeological-museum-reopens-after-12year-renovation ### 2026-06-13: Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni Reopens Restored Heritage Sites on Kos Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni opened three restored monuments on Kos—St John’s early‑Christian baptistery, the Defterdar Mosque, and the Gate of the Tax—funded with over €10 million to repair 2017 quake‑w 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-culture-minister-lina-mendoni-reopens-restored-heritage-sites-on-kos ### 2026-06-09: Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni inaugurates restored Saint John’s campanile in Symi Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni opened the restored campanile of Saint John’s Church in Symi, part of a June tour to revive Dodecanese heritage sites and boost tourism. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-culture-minister-lina-mendoni-inaugurates-restored-saint-johns-campanile-in-symi --- Cite as: Greece heritage restoration program 2026. 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