Commemorative meeting on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the death of architect Gani Strazimiri, founder of IKTK

A commemorative meeting on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the death of architect Gani Strazimiri brought together heritage specialists. The theme of the meeting was "Architect Gani Strazimiri: Founder of the Institute of Cultural Heritage" and many of those affected by the work and legacy of Professor Gani Strazimiri participated. The opening speech was given by the director of the National Institute of Cultural Heritage, Klesta Qirici. The Minister of Culture, Elva Margariti, was also present. Skënder Strazimiri, Suzana Varvarica, Artan Shkreli, Professor Aleksandër Meksi and Pirro Thomo spoke about the life of Professor Strazimir and his work. Minister Elva Margariti states that one of the missions of the Ministry of Culture is honoring not just important figures, but every culture worker, from stone carvers, memeremators, the restaurateurs... every worthy collaborator, who is dedicated to this field as beautiful as it is arduous. But in the case of prof. Gani Strazimir, according to Margariti, the obligation is multiple, because in every element of our work with cultural heritage are the foundations laid by him. "Since the creation of the map of monuments; of the identification of historical centers in Berat, Gjirokastër, the bazaars of Korça and Kruja; the evidence of architectural values ??in our cities; laying the foundations of restoration and above all institutionalization, raising the issue of monuments to a not just state, but also scientific level. Thanks to the persistence of prof. In Strazimir, today we have the Institute of Cultural Heritage that bears his name", says Margarit. Prof. Strazimir is credited with preserving many of the cult objects. Prof.