The 50 years of the World Heritage Convention in Spain: implementation, effects, and challenges

Spain's 50-year engagement with the World Heritage Convention highlights significant contributions to global heritage conservation, particularly through its 49 inscribed sites. The study reveals that the Convention has effectively protected Spanish cultural and natural heritage, as evidenced by State of Conservation Reports (SOCs) and a survey by ICOMOS Spain's Heritage Observatory. These findings underscore the positive impact of the Convention on heritage preservation while also identifying challenges, such as balancing conservation with development and addressing European-wide issues. The research approach involved analyzing the evolution of Spanish World Heritage sites, their typologies, and SOCs to assess their current state and future prospects.

Luengo, M., Martínez, C., Casanovas, X., Maraña, M., Tresserras, J., & Lafuente, C. (2023). 50 lat Konwencji Światowego Dziedzictwa w Hiszpanii: wdrażanie, efekty i wyzwania. Protection of Cultural Heritage, (17), 55–65. https://doi.org/10.35784/odk.5444