TIRANA, December 26/ATA/ The building we all know as the “Puppet Theater” is one of the most important historical buildings of the capital.
During last year’s earthquake this building suffered significant damage and very soon after the damage was identified, it was taken the decision to intervene for its restoration as soon as possible and preserve its historical values as well.
Minister of Culture Elva Margariti gave the news saying that the intervention project is ready.
“Many people know it as the “Puppet Theater”, but in fact that building preserves a lot of history. The earthquake of November 26 caused damage to this monumental building as well. The intervention project is now ready, for the reconstruction of the roof, the masonry, the preservation of the original elements. The work is underway”, said Margariti.
The building of the “Puppet Theater” was first built by the Austrians and then in 1925 and on it was completed by the Albanian state. During the years 1925-1944, it served as the seat of the Albanian Parliament and later this building served as the seat of the Antifascist National Liberation Council. After the end of the war, this building also served as the “House of Pioneers” and then finally the “Puppet Theater” was placed in it as it serves today. /j.p/p.s./
