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Europa Nostra Heritage Hub for Central and Eastern Europe in Kraków is a regional centre of Europa Nostra, a pan-European federation of organisations involved in the protection, management, and promotion of cultural and natural heritage in 40 European countries.
As a platform, we strengthen the voice of NGOs from Central and Eastern Europe in shaping European heritage policy.
We facilitate cooperation between civic organisations and heritage institutions in the region.
We increase the visibility of activities supporting heritage in the region.
The commissioning of the oldest operating steam engine in Europe, the concert of the Post-Industrial Entertainment Orchestra – Radio Hoym, which played well-known electronic, rock and pop songs in Silesian, and the ceremonial hanging of the bronze plaque of the European Heritage Award / Europa Nostra Award within the walls of the Historic Ignacy Mine…. this year’s European Barbórka will go down in history!
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The tenth meeting of the Kraków Heritage Forum took place, focusing the participants’ attention on the Kraków Fortress. On 20 November 2024, representatives of NGOs, cultural institutions, and experts discussed the tourist and social potential of the Fortress as a significant element of Kraków’s heritage.
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What an evening that was that was! After a much needed discussion on the future of Ukrainian heritage in Poland, we were entertained with a concert full of energetic sounds which flowed from the instruments of the HrayBery band and enchanted the audience.
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What are the current challenges related to the protection of cultural heritage in Hungary? In the 11th episode of the Holistic Heritage podcast Dr Katarzyna Jagodzińska, head of the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Kraków, speaks with Dr Tamás Fejérdy, an architect and lecturer at several Hungarian universities, as well as an expert in heritage protection and conservation. Fejérdy is the president of the ICOMOS Hungarian National Committee.
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On Wednesday 27 November 2024 the team of the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Kraków had the pleasure of meeting the Secretary General of Europa Nostra Sneška Quaedvlieg–Mihailović. Also in attendance were Vice-President of Europa Nostra Professor Jacek Purchla and Agata Wąsowska-Pawlik, member of Europa Nostra Board.
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Join the discussion with Ukrainian activists, heritage custodians, and researchers on the topic of Ukrainian intangible heritage in the post-migratory areas of south-eastern Poland! Then, immerse yourself in its melodies as the event concludes with a concert by award-winning band HrayBery.
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How does Estonia protect its tangible cultural treasures? In the latest episode of our podcast, Holistic Heritage, we turn our attention to Estonia. In the tenth episode of the Holistic Heritage podcast, John Beauchamp and Katarzyna Jagodzińska speak with Riin Alatalu, Vice-President of ICOMOS who holds the UNESCO Chair of Cultural Heritage Studies at the Estonian Academy of Fine Arts.
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What is it like to run a museum that is in sight of Russian missiles? In the latest episode of the podcast Ukraine Heritage Spotlight, Oleksandra Kovalchuk, deputy director of the Fine Arts Museum in Odesa as well as the co-founder of the Museum For Change NGO, shares her experiences in supporting Ukrainian cultural institutions.
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The European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards have been recognising the cultural wealth of our continent for over two decades. In the latest podcast from the “Holistic Heritage” series, John Beauchamp participates in the European Cultural Heritage Summit 2024 in Bucharest, where he inquires about the significance and impact of these prestigious awards on the activities of organisations and institutions in the field of heritage.
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Are you involved in a heritage project, either as an individual or as part of an organisation, that deserves European-wide recognition? The European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2025 are open for submissions! This is your chance to showcase your outstanding contributions to cultural heritage and compete for Europe’s most prestigious awards in this field.
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On 23 October 2024, the ninth meeting of the Kraków Heritage Forum took place which focused on Kraków’s heritage in the context of the EU’s green transformation. Participants developed ideas regarding the challenges facing the city, taking into account the perspectives of various groups, including residents, organisations, and entrepreneurs.
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During the second Hub Forum of the European Heritage Hub, a document was presented titled “Championing a Responsible Digital Transition for and with Cultural Heritage’” This document, developed by 20 partners of the European Heritage Hub, led by Europa Nostra and the Europeana Foundation, reflects a diverse range of perspectives from heritage experts, policymakers, and representatives of civil society across Europe.
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