The Law “On Cultural Heritage” aims to promulgate and protect the cultural heritage in the territory of the Republic of Albania.

This Law, in relation to the field of territorial planning and development, defines inter alia:

- the cases of construction in public or private properties, which must obtain written approval from the National Council of Restorations and the National Council of Archeology;

- cases of excavations, restorations, uses and any other action in the cultural monuments, as well as any alteration on the ground under their protection, to be done with the authorization of the National Council of Restoration, Archaeological Institute, Archaeological Service Agency;

- the rules and types of constructional interventions in the Museum Areas, museum ensembles, historical centers, archaeological parks.