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2021 - 05 - 31
Kaunas Modernist Architecture and UNESCO
The question of the possible granting of UNESCO World Heritage status to Kaunas modernist architecture was first raised officially in 2013 by initiating discussions and putting on exhibitions.In 2014, in parallel with the preparation of the application for the award of the European Heritage Label (EHL) to Kaunas interwar architecture (the EHL was awarded in 2015), the Kaunas City Municipality Council adopted the decision “On the Approval to Include Kaunas Interwar Modernist Architecture in the UNESCO Tentative World Heritage List”.In 2016, the cross-institutional working group formed by the order of the Minister of Culture prepared a tentative application to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, informing of Lithuania’s intention to define this value and the possibility to inscribe it on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In January 2017, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre informed the Ministry of Culture that the submitted application met the necessary requirements, and KaunasMore -
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2019 - 10 - 04
Interdisciplinary Conference “Architectural Quality: an Integrated Approach to Cultural Heritage“
On the occasion of World Architecture Day, an Interdisciplinary Scientific-Practical Conference “Architectural Quality: an Integrated Approach to Cultural Heritage” was held in Vilnius on 7 - 8 October 2019. This year, the 5th Interdisciplinary Conference was focused on the actualization of the criterion of preservation of the immovable cultural heritage. The participants in the Conference mainly focused on promoting inter-institutional cooperation in preserving cultural heritage and improving the quality of the environment. The organizers of the event: Architects‘ Chamber of Lithuania, the Department of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania.More -
2019 - 09 - 16
European Heritage Days'19 invite to get to know and entertain
The European Heritage Days which are held this year for the 26th time in Lithuania, together with professionals from various fields will open the doors to immovable cultural heritage which is often inaccessible to the general public. On 20 through 22 September, more than 300 free events for visitors of all ages will take place throughout Lithuania.More -
2019 - 02 - 06
Exhibition of Knowledge, Management and Technology of Cultural Heritage Heritas’19
On 3 and 4 May 2019, the 2nd Exhibition of Knowledge, Management and Technology of Cultural Heritage Heritas’19 was held in the Church of Blessed Virgin Mary of Consolation and in the Augustinian monastery (Savičiaus str. 15, 17, Vilnius).
The purpose of this exhibition is to bring together professionals working in the field of cultural heritage, public and private organizations, scientists, and public figures, and to encourage their cooperation and more effective communication between them in order to know and preserve cultural heritage. The events that were held during the exhibition – contact fair, seminars, workshops, educational programs for children and adults – allowed the participants in the exhibition and visitors to become better acquainted with current issues and innovations in the management of cultural heritage objects.The exhibition Heritas is the first event of this format in the Baltic States that is dedicated not only for the community of specialists ofMore -
2018 - 09 - 12
The International Forum of European Cities of Modernism “The Value of Modernist Architecture as a Cultural Heritage: A Central and Eastern European Perspective”
On 11 September 2018, the International Forum of European Cities of Modernism “The Value of Modernist Architecture as a Cultural Heritage: A Central and Eastern European Perspective” took place in Kaunas. The Forum was organized by the Department of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture in the context of the European Year of Heritage.More -
2018 - 08 - 14
St. Bartholomew’s Fair
Traditional St. Bartholomew’s Fair certificated as Lithuanian national heritage is revived for the 7th time with a great event reconstructing crafts, arts and guild traditions of the Late Medieval Ages and the Renaissance. The Fair will be held at Vilnius Town Hall square on the 17th–18th of August, 2018.More -
2017 - 09 - 20
“Diaspora and Heritage: The Shtetl,” an International Conference at the Lithuanian Parliament September 25
An international conference called Diaspora and Heritage: The Shtetl will be held at the Lithuanian parliament September 25 dedicated to the Day of Remembrance of the Genocide of the Jews of Lithuania and the European Day of Jewish Culture.More -
2017 - 05 - 19
The 10th meeting of Polish and Lithuanian cultural heritage experts in Vilnius
Following the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Lithuania and the Government of the Republic of Poland on Cooperation in the Area of Protection of Cultural Heritage (signed in Warsaw on 16 December 1999), the 10th bilateral meeting between Polish and Lithuanian cultural heritage expert groups was held in Vilnius (Lithuania) on 17-18 May 2017.More -
2016 - 10 - 24
A Europe rich in history, heritage and values: the Cultural Routes Advisory Forum 2016 in Vilnius
A journey through space and time across Europe to foster cultural heritage, enhance diversity and promote intercultural dialogue: the Council of Europe Cultural Routes Annual Advisory Forum 2016 will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva in Vilnius (Lithuania) on 26-27 October.More -
2016 - 09 - 16
Cultural heritage experts from the Baltic States met in Kaunas
While continuing to promote cooperation between Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in the area of cultural heritage protection, the Department of Cultural Heritage held a business meeting of the Baltic Heritage Committee in Kaunas on 14-15 September this year. In addition to the afore-mentioned states, representatives of the Polish National Heritage Board attended it in the capacity of guests.
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Department of cultural heritage
under the ministry of culture
under the ministry of culture
Šnipiškių g.3, LT-09309 Vilnius 
8 5 273 42 56 
8 5 272 40 58 
centras@kpd.lt