Material cultural resources of Dobków. The state of preservation and protection Cover Image

Zasoby kultury materialnej wsi Dobków. Stan zachowania i ochrona
Material cultural resources of Dobków. The state of preservation and protection

Author(s): Joanna Nikel, Kinga Janusiak
Subject(s): Museology & Heritage Studies
Published by: Instytut Śląski
Keywords: Dobków; Material heritage; village; historical buildings / monuments preservation;

Summary/Abstract: The preservation of architectural monuments in rural areas is one of the biggest challenges for Polish preservation officers. Rural areas are given high cultural and architectural value. However, some processes that lead to devastation its heritage take place there. The authors present some dangers and challenges that have to be faced by multicultural regions on the example of Dobków – the winner of „The most beautiful village of Lower Silesia contest”. Among dangers they enumerate decrease of ar- chitectural value of buildings, not controlled suburbanization and spatial chaos. Often they are dealt with by inhabitants whose spontaneous initiatives result in promotion of village and getting European founds for preservation.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 74
  • Page Range: 57-72
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish
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