Università Roma Tre

The Italian cultural heritage is largely owned by Catholic religious entities or of religious interest. The protection and the valorization of this patrimony, material and immaterial, are regulated by unilateral rules (Cod. Cultural Heritage, Cod. Third Sector etc.) and by covenant rules (Concordat 1984; Agreements under Articles 8. 3 Cost.; Sub-contractual/contractual arrangements). The regulation involves responsibilities of the State, Regions and other local authorities. In this framework, the course aims to provide the legal basis for the protection and enhancement of the cultural heritage belonging to religious bodies, in particular Catholic .