The Good Old Times? Sensory History of Master Paul Square in Levoča, 1948–1989

Levoča’s Master Paul Square, with its enduring historical architecture, resisted socialist sensory transformation during 1948–1989. While the regime aimed to reshape visual and auditory experiences through propaganda and modernization, the square’s persistent sensory environment preserved continuity with the past. Locals remembered socialism not for its ideology but for fostering community and shared experiences. The study employs a sensory history approach, analyzing how architecture, soundscapes, and daily practices anchored collective memory, revealing the resilience of cultural heritage in socialist contexts.

Štrama, V. (2026). The Good Old Times? Sensory History of Master Paul Square in Levoča, 1948–1989. Mesto a Dejiny, 14(2). https://doi.org/10.33542/cah2025-2-04