The Venice Charter – between protection and socially useful purpose.

National and international conservation policies have evolved to address the Venice Charter's shortcomings by integrating social participation and the concept of 'socially useful purposes' into World Heritage site management. This shift, observed in German and Polish World Heritage cities like Stralsund and Wismar, transforms Site Management Plans from rigid preservation frameworks into dynamic documents that prioritize community engagement and diverse stakeholder interests. The study highlights how these updates aim to balance economic and social conservation goals, ensuring that heritage preservation remains culturally relevant and historically significant.

Eremenko, I., & Kraski, T. (2024). Karta Wenecka – między ochroną a celem społecznie użytecznym. Protection of Cultural Heritage, (20), 21–31. https://doi.org/10.35784/odk.6161