Factors shaping the Venice Charter and its usefulness – on the example of heritage protection in Poland

While the Venice Charter remains a foundational document for heritage protection, its universal applicability has diminished over time. Analysis of Poland's conservation practices since 1989 reveals that doctrinal documents like the Venice Charter are shaped by specific historical and socio-political contexts, limiting their broader relevance. The study examines how post-communist system transformations in Poland challenged the Charter's dominance, demonstrating that such documents reflect the conditions under which they were created rather than serving as universal guidelines. This insight underscores the need to reassess the role of foundational heritage protection frameworks in evolving societal and environmental contexts.

Szmygin, B., & Skoczylas, O. (2021). Factors shaping the Venice Charter and its usefulness – on the example of heritage protection in Poland. Teka Komisji Architektury, Urbanistyki I Studiów Krajobrazowych, 17(3), 84–90. https://doi.org/10.35784/teka.2861