Introducing historical landscape in the cultural heritage conservation through the example of the Tokaj wine region in Hungary

The Tokaj Wine Region in Hungary stands as the sole legally recognized historical landscape in the country, offering a unique model for cultural heritage conservation. This designation, established in 2012, aims to preserve both the built and natural environment along with traditional land use practices, elevating the region's protection status. While the Tokaj Wine Region is already inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 2002 and recognized as a priority development and touristic area by the national government, the study highlights the potential of the historical landscape concept to transform territorial planning and development narratives. The research analyzes the institutional process that led to this recognition, focusing on the integration of 'historical landscape' as a new object of protection in Hungary's heritage conservation framework. It explores the contrast between social inequality and the prestige of the wine sector, providing insights into the broader implications for heritage management.

Albert, K. (2020). Introducing historical landscape in the cultural heritage conservation through the example of the Tokaj wine region in Hungary. Auc Geographica, 55(1), 112–122. https://doi.org/10.14712/23361980.2020.8