Data from Public Engagement with Urban Heritage and Contemporary Architecture: The Case of Open House Thessaloniki, Greece

A comprehensive dataset reveals nuanced patterns of public engagement with urban heritage and contemporary architecture in Thessaloniki, Greece, through the lens of Open House Thessaloniki's annual Open Tours event. Analyzing visitation trends from 2016 to 2025 alongside anonymized demographic data from 2024 and 2025 participants, researchers identified distinct preferences for site types—ranging from private to public, religious to professional—and their evolving appeal over time. The study also highlights the role of civic organizations like Open House Greece in shaping public interaction with heritage sites, offering valuable insights for urban planners, architects, conservators, and heritage managers. A qualitative dimension is added through an interview with a key organizer, providing contextual depth to the quantitative findings.

Sakellariadi, A. (2026). Data from Public Engagement with Urban Heritage and Contemporary Architecture: The Case of Open House Thessaloniki, Greece. Journal of Open Archaeology Data, 14. https://doi.org/10.5334/joad.207