Description of the programme / policy
Europa Nostra actively supports and promotes the European Heritage Days, a joint initiative of the Council of Europe and the European Commission. These annual events take place in several European countries.
Main objective of the programme/policy
The European Heritage Days offer the public access to heritage sites and cultural events that are not usually open to the public.
Specific objective of the programme/policy
The aims of the European Heritage Days are to:
- raise the awareness of European citizens to the richness and cultural diversity of Europe
- create a climate in which the appreciation of the rich mosaic of European cultures is stimulated
- counter racism and xenophobia and encourage greater tolerance in Europe and beyond the national borders
- inform the public and the political authorities about the need to protect cultural heritage against new threats
- invite Europe to respond to the social, political and economic challenges it faces