National Peripheries and Cultural Heritage: Community Building on the European margins

Peripheral regions in Europe, despite their distinct historical and socio-economic contexts, share common challenges in heritage mobilization. This study reveals that local communities in these areas employ diverse strategies to enhance cultural heritage, often balancing local and global interests while navigating the complexities of border instability. The research focuses on the Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in Třebíč, Czech Republic, alongside other peripheral regions, to explore how community-driven initiatives contribute to sustainable development. By analyzing participatory strategies and the roles of various actors, the study highlights the adaptability and resilience of local communities in facing shared issues such as border dynamics and heritage preservation. It also underscores the need for further investigation into cross-border cooperation and the differentiation of heritage processes.

Albuquerque, P., García Fernández, F. J., Janáč, J., & Krajíček, J. (2022). National Peripheries and Cultural Heritage: Community Building on the European margins. ACE: Architecture, City and Environment, 17(50). https://doi.org/10.5821/ace.17.50.11380