Europa Nostra writes that 14 European heritage sites have been shortlisted for its ‘7 Most Endangered programme 2020’.
Europa Nostra writes:
- An iconic government building in Oslo, damaged by the 2011 terrorist’s attack, is set to be demolished…
- An impressive fortress in Belgrade, deeply rooted in European history, is threatened by a harmful cable-car project…
- One of the most prominent cultural centers in Albania and an important social and public space in its capital, now faces the imminent threat of demolition…
- A spectacularly ornamented 19th-century castle in Tuscany has fallen victim to deterioration, neglect and vandalism…
Just four examples demonstrating the great variety of the 14 European heritage sites shortlisted for the 7 MOST ENDANGERED LIST 2020. The 7 Most Endangered programme is organised by Europa Nostra, the Voice of Cultural Heritage in Europe, and the European Investment Bank Institute. It is supported by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.
The Shortlisted 14 endangered heritage sites are:
- National Theatre of Albania, Tirana, ALBANIA
- Karas – Traditional Wine Vessels, ARMENIA
- Khoranashat Monastery, Tavush Region, ARMENIA
- Castle Jeze?í, Horní Ji?etín, CZECH REPUBLIC
- Tapiola Swimming Hall, Espoo, FINLAND
- Castle of Sammezzano, Tuscany, ITALY
- Archaeological Park of Sybaris, ITALY
- Ivicke House, Wassenaar, THE NETHERLANDS
- Y-block, Government Quarter, Oslo, NORWAY
- Szombierki Power Plant, Bytom, POLAND
- Belgrade Fortress and its surrounding, SERBIA
- Ple?nik Stadium, Ljubljana, SLOVENIA
- Cuatro Caminos Metro Depot, Madrid, SPAIN
- Egyptian Halls, Glasgow, UNITED KINGDOM
Nominations were submitted by civil society or public bodies which form part of Europa Nostra’s network of member and associate organisations from all over Europe. An advisory panel, composed of 15 international experts, selected the most endangered heritage sites on the basis of their historic and cultural value and the urgency of the threat they are facing. It also takes into account the community engagement, the commitment of public and private stakeholders, the long-term sustainability and the socio-economic potential of the site.
The final list of 7 most endangered heritage sites in Europe will be announced in March 2020. The 7 Most Endangered programme, launched in January 2013, is a civil society campaign to save Europe’s endangered heritage. While not providing direct funding, it raises awareness, prepares independent assessments, proposes feasible action plans to mobilise public and private support.
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