List of cultural heritage sites at risk in Europe published

European Federation of Cultural Heritage Europa Nostra published annual list of monuments and architectural structures that are in danger of destruction. Europa Nostra accepts applications from European states and their citizens for the inclusion of specific cultural and historical heritage sites in the protection and conservation program. The 7 Most Vulnerable program has been run by Europa Nostra in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB) since 2013.

This year, the shortlist included 11 objects located in 9 European countries. Among them plot archaeological excavations in the oldest city of Albania Durres, founded in 627 BC. A new port is being built next to them.

Historical complex Aberda in Armenia, whose buildings date back to the 7th and 11th centuries, may collapse due to age, lack of funding to strengthen structures, erosion, and earthquakes. to the palace Midi (1880) threatens the construction of a new metro line in Brussels, which involves the partial demolition of the palace building.

Houses in working-class neighborhoods in communes Roubaix and Tourcoing in France, local authorities are preparing for demolition.

The Greek Society for Natural and Cultural Heritage has applied for inclusion in the program to protect the entire archipelago – Cyclades. In their opinion, the islands of Sifnos, Serifos and Folegandros, suffering from excessive tourist flow, need special protection.

St. Peter’s Church in Jessat (Lombardy, Italy) needs urgent renovation. Dampness in the ancient building damages the interior decoration and frescoes.

Synagogue in the Italian city of Siena (1786), and still used by the local Jewish community, was damaged by an earthquake. Palace in the village Shtynort needs serious financial support to repair and attract tourists.

The building of the headquarters of the Yugoslav People’s Army in a Serbian city Sabac (1962) is threatened with sale to a private investor followed by possible demolition.

Church of St. George (1364) in the Turkish city of Altınözü suffered from last year’s earthquake. The earthquake seriously damaged and “Iron Gate of Antakya”a stone structure 18 meters high, located next to the cave temple of St. Peter (Turkey).

Alena Miklashevskaya