Europa Nostra, the Glossary
Europa Nostra (Latin for "Our Europe") is a pan-European Federation for Cultural Heritage, representing citizens' organisations that work on safeguarding Europe's cultural and natural heritage.[1]
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64 relations: Abruzzo, Allianoi, Amsterdam, Archaeological site, Berlin, Blue Shield International, Brussels, Cecilia Bartoli, Conservation and restoration of cultural property, Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe, Council of Europe, Creative Europe, Cultural heritage, Deçan, Dubrovnik, Emilia-Romagna, Europa Nostra, European Commission, European Free Trade Association, European Heritage Alliance 3.3, European Heritage Days, European Investment Bank, European Museum Forum, European Union, European Union citizenship, Famagusta, Foundation (nonprofit), Global Heritage Fund, Gold mining, Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, Hans de Koster, Hermann Parzinger, Historic preservation, Infanta Pilar, Duchess of Badajoz, International Council on Monuments and Sites, Italia Nostra, L'Aquila, Language interpretation, Latin, Lists of World Heritage Sites, Lombardy, Milan, Mont-Saint-Michel, Natural heritage, Non-governmental organization, Normandy, Not-for-profit organization, Plácido Domingo, Prince Henrik of Denmark, Roșia Montană, ... Expand index (14 more) »
Abruzzo
Abruzzo (Abbrùzze, Abbrìzze or Abbrèzze; Abbrùzzu), historically known as Abruzzi, is a region of Southern Italy with an area of 10,763 square km (4,156 sq mi) and a population of 1.3 million.
Allianoi
Allianoi (Αλλιανοί) is an ancient spa settlement, with remains dating predominantly from the Roman Empire period (2nd century AD) located near the city of Bergama (ancient Pergamon) in Turkey's İzmir Province.
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Amsterdam
Amsterdam (literally, "The Dam on the River Amstel") is the capital and most populated city of the Netherlands.
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Archaeological site
An archaeological site is a place (or group of physical sites) in which evidence of past activity is preserved (either prehistoric or historic or contemporary), and which has been, or may be, investigated using the discipline of archaeology and represents a part of the archaeological record.
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Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany, both by area and by population.
Blue Shield International
The Blue Shield, formerly the International Committee of the Blue Shield, is an international organization founded in 1996 to protect the world's cultural heritage from threats such as armed conflict and natural disasters.
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Brussels
Brussels (Bruxelles,; Brussel), officially the Brussels-Capital Region (All text and all but one graphic show the English name as Brussels-Capital Region.) (Région de Bruxelles-Capitale; Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest), is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium.
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Cecilia Bartoli
Cecilia Bartoli OMRI (born 4 June 1966) is an Italian coloratura mezzo-soprano opera singer and recitalist.
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Conservation and restoration of cultural property
The conservation and restoration of cultural property focuses on protection and care of cultural property (tangible cultural heritage), including artworks, architecture, archaeology, and museum collections.
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Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe
The Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe (the Grenada Convention) is a legally binding instrument which set the framework for an accurate conservation approach within Europe.
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Council of Europe
The Council of Europe (CoE; Conseil de l'Europe, CdE) is an international organisation with the goal of upholding human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe. Europa Nostra and Council of Europe are international organizations based in Europe.
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Creative Europe
Creative Europe is a funding programme established by the European Union to support the cultural, creative, and audiovisual sectors across Europe.
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Cultural heritage
Cultural heritage is the heritage of tangible and intangible heritage assets of a group or society that is inherited from past generations.
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Deçan
Deçan is a town and municipality in Kosovo.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik (Ragusa; see notes on naming) is a city in southern Dalmatia, Croatia, by the Adriatic Sea.
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Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna (both also;; Emégglia-Rumâgna or Emîlia-Rumâgna; Emélia-Rumâgna) is an administrative region of northern Italy, comprising the historical regions of Emilia and Romagna.
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Europa Nostra
Europa Nostra (Latin for "Our Europe") is a pan-European Federation for Cultural Heritage, representing citizens' organisations that work on safeguarding Europe's cultural and natural heritage. Europa Nostra and Europa Nostra are culture of Europe, heritage organizations, international organizations based in Europe, organizations established in 1963 and politics of the European Union.
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European Commission
The European Commission (EC) is the primary executive arm of the European Union (EU).
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European Free Trade Association
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is a regional trade organization and free trade area consisting of four European states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Europa Nostra and European Free Trade Association are international organizations based in Europe.
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European Heritage Alliance 3.3
The European Heritage Alliance 3.3, an informal European sectoral platform composed of 30 European or international networks and organisations active in the wider field of cultural heritage, was launched in June 2011 on the occasion of the European Heritage Congress 2011 organised by Europa Nostra in Amsterdam.
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European Heritage Days
European Heritage Days (EHD) is a joint action of the Council of Europe and the European Commission involving all 50 signatory states of the European Cultural Convention under the motto, Europe: a common heritage. Europa Nostra and European Heritage Days are culture of Europe.
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European Investment Bank
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the European Union's investment bank and is owned by the 27 member states.
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European Museum Forum
The European Museum Forum is a museum organization under the Council of Europe. Europa Nostra and European Museum Forum are culture of Europe.
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European Union
The European Union (EU) is a supranational political and economic union of member states that are located primarily in Europe. Europa Nostra and European Union are international organizations based in Europe.
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European Union citizenship
European Union citizenship is afforded to all nationals of member states of the European Union (EU).
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Famagusta
Famagusta, also known by several other names, is a city on the east coast of the de facto state Northern Cyprus.
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Foundation (nonprofit)
A foundation (also referred to as a charitable foundation) is a type of nonprofit organization or charitable trust that usually provides funding and support to other charitable organizations through grants, while also potentially participating directly in charitable activities.
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Global Heritage Fund
Global Heritage Fund is a non-profit organization that operates internationally. Europa Nostra and Global Heritage Fund are heritage organizations.
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Gold mining
Gold mining is the extraction of gold by mining.
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Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict
The Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict is the first international treaty that focuses exclusively on the protection of cultural property in armed conflict.
Hans de Koster
Henri Johan "Hans" de Koster (5 November 1914 – 24 November 1992) was a Dutch politician and diplomat of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and businessman.
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Hermann Parzinger
Hermann Parzinger is a German historian who is a specialist in the culture of the Scythians.
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Historic preservation
Historic preservation (US), built heritage preservation or built heritage conservation (UK) is an endeavor that seeks to preserve, conserve and protect buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts of historical significance.
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Infanta Pilar, Duchess of Badajoz
Infanta Pilar of Spain, Duchess of Badajoz and Viscountess of La Torre (Spanish: María del Pilar Alfonsa Juana Victoria Luisa Ignacia y Todos los Santos de Borbón y Borbón; 30 July 1936 – 8 January 2020), sometimes known more simply as Pilar de Borbón, was the elder daughter of Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona and Princess María Mercedes of the Two Sicilies, and older sister of King Juan Carlos I.
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International Council on Monuments and Sites
The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS; Conseil international des monuments et des sites) is a professional association that works for the conservation and protection of cultural heritage places around the world. Europa Nostra and international Council on Monuments and Sites are heritage organizations.
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Italia Nostra
Italia Nostra (Our Italy) is an Italian not for profit organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of the country’s historical, artistic and environmental patrimony.
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L'Aquila
L'Aquila is a city and comune in central Italy.
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Language interpretation
Interpreting is a translational activity in which one produces a first and final target-language output on the basis of a one-time exposure to an expression in a source language.
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Latin
Latin (lingua Latina,, or Latinum) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages.
Lists of World Heritage Sites
This is a list of the lists of World Heritage Sites.
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Lombardy
Lombardy (Lombardia; Lombardia) is an administrative region of Italy that covers; it is located in northern Italy and has a population of about 10 million people, constituting more than one-sixth of Italy's population.
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Milan
Milan (Milano) is a city in northern Italy, regional capital of Lombardy, and the second-most-populous city proper in Italy after Rome.
Mont-Saint-Michel
Mont-Saint-Michel (Norman: Mont Saint Miché) is a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy, France.
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Natural heritage
Natural heritage refers to the sum total of the elements of biodiversity, includes flora and fauna, ecosystems and geological structures.
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Non-governmental organization
A non-governmental organization (NGO) (see spelling differences) is an organization that generally is formed independent from government.
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Normandy
Normandy (Normandie; Normaundie, Nouormandie; from Old French Normanz, plural of Normant, originally from the word for "northman" in several Scandinavian languages) is a geographical and cultural region in northwestern Europe, roughly coextensive with the historical Duchy of Normandy.
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Not-for-profit organization
A not-for-profit or non-for-profit organization (NFPO) is a legal entity that does not distribute surplus funds to its members and is formed to fulfill specific objectives.
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Plácido Domingo
José Plácido Domingo Embil (born 21 January 1941) is a Spanish opera singer, conductor, and arts administrator.
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Prince Henrik of Denmark
Prince Henrik of Denmark (born Henri Marie Jean André de Laborde de Monpezat; 11 June 1934 – 13 February 2018) was the husband of Margrethe II of Denmark.
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Roșia Montană
Roșia Montană ("Roșia of the Mountains"; Alburnus Maior; Verespatak,; Goldbach, Rotseifen) is a commune of Alba County in the Apuseni Mountains of western Transylvania, Romania.
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Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeast Europe.
Strasbourg
Strasbourg (Straßburg) is the prefecture and largest city of the Grand Est region of eastern France, at the border with Germany in the historic region of Alsace.
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Sustainable development
Sustainable development is an approach to growth and human development that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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The Best in Heritage
The Best in Heritage is an international, annual survey of award-winning museum, heritage and conservation projects. Europa Nostra and The Best in Heritage are culture of Europe.
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The Hague
The Hague is the capital city of the South Holland province of the Netherlands.
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UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO; pronounced) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) with the aim of promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture. Europa Nostra and UNESCO are heritage organizations.
Venice
Venice (Venezia; Venesia, formerly Venexia) is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto region.
Visoki Dečani
The Visoki Dečani Monastery is a medieval Serbian Orthodox Christian monastery located near Deçan, Kosovo.
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Wind turbine
A wind turbine is a device that converts the kinetic energy of wind into electrical energy.
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World Heritage Convention
The World Heritage Convention, formally the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, is an international treaty signed on 23 November 1972, which created the World Heritage Sites, with the primary goals of nature conservation and the preservation and security of cultural properties.
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World Heritage Site
World Heritage Sites are landmarks and areas with legal protection by an international convention administered by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, or scientific significance.
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World Monuments Fund
World Monuments Fund (WMF) is a private, international, non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of historic architecture and cultural heritage sites around the world through fieldwork, advocacy, grantmaking, education, and training. Europa Nostra and world Monuments Fund are heritage organizations.
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2009 L'Aquila earthquake
An earthquake occurred in the region of Abruzzo, in central Italy, at 03:32 CEST (01:32 UTC) on 6 April 2009.
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7 Most Endangered Programme
The 7 Most Endangered Programme identifies endangered monuments and sites in Europe and mobilizes public and private partners on a local, national and European level to find a viable future for those sites.
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References
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europa_Nostra
Also known as Europa Nostra Awards, Europa Nostra Awards Scheme, Europa Nostra Diploma of Merit, European Heritage Awards, European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage, European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards.
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