The “Cultural and Natural Heritage Day” originates from the former designation of the “Cultural Heritage Day”. According to the State Council directive - “Notice from the State Council on the Strengthening of the Protection of Cultural Heritage” -, issued on 22 December 2005, in order to create an environment favouring cultural heritage protection and to raise public awareness about the importance of safeguarding cultural heritage, since 2006, the “Cultural Heritage Day” has been celebrated annually on the second Saturday of the month of June.