The Europäische Tage des Denkmals (European Days of Monuments, also called European Heritage Days) are part of an EU-wide initiative that since 1994 has been implemented under various names in many European countries. These days are designed to celebrate European heritage by giving everybody an opportunity to visit some of Europe’s beautiful historical monuments.
This year, the European Heritage Days are dedicated to the overarching theme of "Architectural Histories," also drawing attention to the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Year of Monument Protection. The motto is "A Future for Whose Past? The Heritage of Minorities, Marginalized Groups, and People Without a Lobby." Which heritage is significant for minorities, marginalized groups, and those without a lobby, and what measures need to be taken to ensure that the heritage inventory of the future reflects and represents the social developments of the past? What do inclusive perspectives mean in heritage conservation? Do we need new inventories, practices, and approaches—and a more diverse culture of remembrance? To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Year of Monument Protection, various events will take place in parallel in Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. The "architectural stories" that the Heritage Days will connect our architectural heritage with the present and the future. This topic affects society as a whole, and thus also the architectural heritage of minorities, marginalized groups, and people without a voice. You can find all the European Heritage Days events marking this anniversary by filtering for "Year of Heritage 2025."
All events and activities are free of charge.

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