Santarém finalizes process for classification of the Historic Center

The Santarém City Council submitted this week the final document for the classification of the city's Historic Center, a process that the municipality considers decisive for accelerating urban rehabilitation, attracting investment, and enabling applications for European funds. The mayor of Santarém, João Leite, told the news agency that the municipality submitted this week the document that formalizes the classification request. The process aims to protect and enhance the city's historic heritage, allowing it to simultaneously obtain more resources to support urban development. This classification has been long awaited by the local community, which believes it will bring economic and cultural benefits to Santarém.