European Heritage Label
WHS that also are on the List of European Heritage, "... with the aim of highlighting the European dimension of cultural goods, monuments, natural or urban sites and memorials, testifying to Europe's history and heritage. Its ambition is to reinforce the citizens of Europe's sense of belonging to a common cultural area, symbol of a common European identity."
Connected Sites
Site | Rationale | Link |
Acropolis | The Heart of Ancient Athens | |
Colonies of Benevolence | Colonies of Benevolence (Belgium, the Netherlands) | |
Danube Limes | Archaeological Park Carnuntum | |
Heritage of Mercury | Almadén Mining Park | |
Mining Sites of Wallonia | Bois du Cazier | |
Modernist Kaunas | Kaunas of 1919-1940 | |
Riga | The Three Brothers | |
Tallinn | Great Guild Hall | |
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier | Weissenhofsiedlung as part of the Werkbund Estates in Europe | |
University of Coimbra | General Library of the University of Coimbra | |
Vienna | The Imperial Palace (Hofburg) |
Suggestions?
Do you know of another WHS we could connect to European Heritage Label?
A connection should:
- Not be "self evident"
- Link at least 3 different sites
- Not duplicate or merely subdivide the "Category" assignment already identified on this site.
- Add some knowledge or insight (whether significant or trivial!) about WHS for the users of this site
- Be explained, with reference to a source