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Concrete conservation references
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Approaches for The Conservation of Twentieth Century Cultural Heritage
ICOMOS
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Approaches for the Conservation of Twentieth Century Architectural Heritage
ICOMOS
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The Venice Charter
IInd International Congress of Architects and Technicians of Historic Monuments, adopted by ICOMOS in 1965.
International Charter for the Conservation and Restoration of Monuments and Sites - 1964 (source: ICOMOS)
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The Athens Charter for the Restoration of Historic Monuments – 1931
Adopted at the First International Congress of Architects and Technicians of Historic Monuments, Athens 1931
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“Restauro” Charter- 1932 (Spanish version)
Consejo Superior de Antigüedades y Bellas Artes de Italia
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The Norms of Quito - 1967
Meeting on the Preservation and Utilization of Monuments and Sites of Artistic and historical Value held in Quito, Ecuador, from November 29 to December 2, 1967
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The Declaration of Amsterdam – 1975
CONGRESS ON THE EUROPEAN ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE 21 - 25 October 1975
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Historic Gardens (the Florence Charter 1981)
The ICOMOS-IFLA International Committee for Historic Gardens, meeting in Florence on 21 May 1981
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The Granada Convention / Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe (Granada, 1985)
The Council of Europe
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The Washington Charter / Charter for the Conservation of Historic Towns and Urban Areas - 1987
Adopted by ICOMOS General Assembly in Washington, DC, October 1987
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The Nara Document on Authenticity - 1994
Nara Conference on Authenticity in Relation to the World Heritage Convention
The Nara Document on Authenticity was drafted by the 45 participants at the Nara Conference on Authenticity in Relation to the World Heritage Convention, held at Nara, Japan, from 1-6 November 1994, at the invitation of the Agency for Cultural Affairs (Government of Japan) and the Nara Prefecture. The Agency organized the Nara Conference in cooperation with UNESCO, ICCROM and ICOMOS.
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The Nizhniy Tagil Charter for the Industrial Heritage - 2003
TICCIH
TICCIH is the world organisation representing industrial heritage and is special adviser to ICOMOS on industrial heritage. This charter was originated by TICCIH to be presented to ICOMOS for ratification and for eventual approval by UNESCO.
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ICOMOS Charter- Principles for the Analysis, Conservation and Structural Restoration of Architectural Heritage -2003 (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
ICOMOS
Ratified by the ICOMOS 14th General Assembly in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, in 2003
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The ICOMOS Charter on Cultural Routes – Quebec 2008
ICOMOS
Prepared by the International Scientific Committee on Cultural Routes (CIIC) of ICOMOS
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Dublin Principles –Joint ICOMOS – TICCIH Principles for the Conservation of Industrial Heritage Sites, Structures, Areas and Landscapes – 2011
ICOMOS – TICCIH
Adopted by the 17th ICOMOS General Assembly on 28 November 2011
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The Madrid Document-Approaches for the Conservation of Twentieth Century Architectural Heritage - 2011
ICOMOS
Adopted by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) through its International Scientific Committee on Twentieth-Century Heritage (ISC20C) to promote the identification, conservation and presentation of Twentieth-century heritage places.
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The Valletta Principles for the Safeguarding and Management of Historic Cities, Towns and Urban Areas- 2011
ICOMOS
CIVVIH (ICOMOS ‐ International Committee on Historic Towns and Villages)
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Charter on the Protection and Management of the Underwater Cultural Heritage - 1996
ICOMOS
Ratified by the 11th ICOMOS General Assembly in Sofia, Bulgaria, October 1996.
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International Cultural Tourism Charter - Managing Tourism at Places of Heritage Significance - 1999
ICOMOS
Adopted by ICOMOS at the 12th General Assembly in Mexico, October 1999.
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ICOMOS Charter on the Interpretation and Presentation of Cultural Heritage Sites - 2008
ICOMOS
Prepared under the Auspices of the ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Interpretation and Presentation of Cultural Heritage Sites Ratified by the 16th General Assembly of ICOMOS, Québec (Canada), on 4 October 2008
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ICOMOS-IFLA Document on Historic Urban Public Parks – New Delhi, 2017
ICOMOS-IFLA
Adopted by the 19th ICOMOS General Assembly, New Delhi, India, 15 December 2017
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European Charter of the Architectural Heritage - 1975
The Council of Europe
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European Landscape Convention (European Treaty Series No. 176), Florence 2000
THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE
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Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe (European Treaty Series No.121), 1985
the council of europe
EUROPEAN CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
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European Convention on Offences relating to Cultural Property (European Treaty Series No.119), 1985
the council of europe
European Convention on Offences relating to Cultural Property
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European Cultural Convention (European Treaty Series No.18), Paris 1954
the council of europe
European Cultural Convention, Paris, 19.XII.1954
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UNESCO Declaration Concerning the Intentional Destruction of Cultural Heritage - Paris, 2003
UNESCO
The General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) meeting in Paris at its thirty-second session in 2003
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Resolutions of the Symposium on the introduction of contemporary architecture into ancient groups of buildings, at the 3rd ICOMOS General Assembly (1972)
ICOMOS
The International Symposium on the introduction of contemporary architecture into ancient groups of buildings, meeting in Budapest on 27th and 28th June 1972, at the time of the Third General Assembly of the International Council on Monuments and Sites
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Resolutions of the International Symposium on the Conservation of Smaller Historic Towns, at the 4th ICOMOS General Assembly (1975)
ICOMOS
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Tlaxcala Declaration on the Revitalization of Small Settlements (1982)
ICOMOS
Adopted by the participants attending the third Inter-American Symposium on the Conservation of the Building Heritage devoted to the subject of "The Revitalization of Small Settlements", organized by the Mexican National Committee of ICOMOS and held in Trinidad, Tlaxcala, from 25 to 28 October 1982
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Declaration of Dresden on the "Reconstruction of Monuments Destroyed by War" (1982)
ICOMOS
At the invitation of the ICOMOS National Committee of the German Democratic Republic, participants from 11 countries held a symposium in Dresden from November 15th to 19th, 1982 on the subject of the "Reconstruction of Monuments Destroyed by War".
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Declaration of Rome (1983)
ICOMOS (Italian National Committee)
"the Italian National Committee, under the patronnage of the Ministry of Cultural Property and of the Environment, recalling the work accomplished at the national symposia of Sorrento (1979) and of Naples (1981), discussed the following theme in Rome (9-10 June 1983) on the basis of earlier studies: Monuments and Sites: conservation action in Italy today."
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Guidelines for Education and Training in the Conservation of Monuments, Ensembles and Sites (1993)
ICOMOS
The General Assembly of the International Council on Monuments and Sites, ICOMOS, meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, at its tenth session from July 30 to August 7, 1993
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The Declaration of San Antonio (1996)
ICOMOS
The presidents, delegates and members of the ICOMOS National Committees of the Americas, met in San Antonio, Texas, United States of America, from the 27th to the 30th of March, 1996, at the InterAmerican Symposium on Authenticity in the Conservation and Management of the Cultural Heritageto discuss the meaning of authenticity in preservation in the Americas. We did so in response to the call issued by the Secretary General of ICOMOS for regional participation in the international debate on the subject.
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Principles for the recording of monuments, groups of buildings and sites (1996) [French]
ICOMOS
Ratified by the 11th ICOMOS General Assembly in Sofia, October 1996.
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The Stockholm Declaration: Declaration of ICOMOS marking the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1998)
ICOMOS
"Meeting in Stockholm, ICOMOS wishes to underline the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 1998, in particular its recognition of the right of everyone to partake freely in the cultural life of the community. "
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-Xi'an Declaration on the Conservation of the Setting of Heritage Structures, Sites and Areas (2005)
ICOMOS
Adopted in Xi’an, China by the 15th General Assembly of ICOMOS on 21 October 2005
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The Quebec Declaration on the Preservation of the Spirit of the Place (2008)
ICOMOS
This Declaration is part of a series of measures and actions undertaken by ICOMOS over the course of the past five years to safeguard and promote the spirit of places, namely their living, social and spiritual nature. Meeting in the historic city of Québec (Canada), from 29 September to 4 October 2008, at the invitation of ICOMOS Canada, on the occasion of the 16th General Assembly of ICOMOS and the celebrations marking the 400th anniversary of the founding of Québec, the participants adopt the following Declaration of Principles and recommendations to preserve the spirit of place through the safeguarding of tangible and intangible heritage, which is regarded as an innovative and efficient manner of ensuring sustainable and social development throughout the world.
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Lima Declaration for Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage (2010)
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM, LIMA 2010
Cultural heritage professionals, architects, archaeologists, structural engineers and other specialists from Peru and Japan met during the "Symposium on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage. Sustainable Conservation of Urban Cultural Heritage in Seismic Zones
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The Paris Declaration On heritage as a driver of development (2011)
1150 participants from 106 countries gathered in Paris at the UNESCO headquarters at the invitation of ICOMOS France
Adopted at Paris, UNESCO headquarters, on Thursday 1st December 2011
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Florence Declaration on Heritage and Landscape as Human Values (2014)
ICOMOS
Over 1,650 participants from 94 countries came together in Florence from 9-14 November 2014 for the 18th General Assembly of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS).
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Delhi Declaration on Heritage and Democracy (2017)
ICOMOS
The 19th General Assembly of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) in Delhi, India on 11–15 December 2017 convened approximately 1000 heritage professionals from 113 nations around the world.
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Buenos Aires Declaration marking the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (2018)
ICOMOS Advisory Committee
The ICOMOS Advisory Committee, meeting in Buenos Aires on 5 December 2018 celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, Paris 1972
UNESCO
The General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, meeting in Paris, at its seventeenth session, from 17 October to 21 November 1972,
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Recommendation 880 (1979). Conservation of the European architectural heritage.
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT / COUNCIL OF EUROPE
Parliamentary Assembly debate on 8 October 1979 (15th Sitting) (see Doc. 4396, report of the Committee on Culture and Education). Text adopted by the Assembly on 8 October 1979 (15th Sitting).
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Recommendation on the promotion of tourism to foster the cultural heritage as a factor for sustainable development (2003/1)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE
Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 15 January 2003 at the 824th meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies
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Recommendation concerning heritage education (98/5)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE, COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 17 March 1998 at the 623rd meeting of the Ministers' Deputies
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Recommendation on measures to promote the integrated conservation of historic complexes composed of immoveable and moveable property (98/4)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE, COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
(Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 17 March 1998 at the 623rd meeting of the Ministers' Deputies)
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Recommendation on sustained care of the cultural heritage against physical deterioration due to pollution and other similar factors (97/2)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE, COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 4 February 1997 at the 583rd meeting of the Ministers' Deputies
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Recommendation on the protection of the cultural heritage against unlawful acts (96/6)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE, COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
Interim activity report and draft Recommendation submitted to the Committee of Ministers by the Cultural Heritage Committee (CC-PAT) For consideration at the 569th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies (18 June 1996, B level, item 7.1)
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Recommendation on the integrated conservation of cultural landscape areas as part of landscape policies (95/9)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE, COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 11 September 1995 at the 543rd meeting of the Ministers' Deputies
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Recommendation on co-ordinating documentation methods and systems related to historic buildings and monuments of the architectural heritage (95/3)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE, COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
(Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 11 January 1995 at the 525th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies
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Recommendation on the protection of the architectural heritage against natural disasters (93/9)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE, COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS, CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE (CC-PAT) DRAFT RECOMMENDATION ON THE PROTECTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE AGAINST NATURAL DISASTERS For consideration at the 503rd meeting of the Ministers' Deputies (December 1993)
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Recommendation on the protection of the twentieth-century architectural heritage (91/13)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE, COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 9 September 1991 at the 461st meeting of the Ministers' Deputies
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Recommendation on the measures likely to promote the funding of the conservation of the architectural heritage (91/6)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE, COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 11 April 1991 at the 456th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies
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Recommendation on the protection and conservation of the industrial, technical, and civil engineering heritage in Europe (90/20)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE, COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 13 September 1990 at the 443rd meeting of the Ministers' Deputies
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Recommendation on the protection and enhancement of the rural architectural heritage (89/6)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE, COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 13 April 1989 at the 425th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies
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Recommendation concerning the protection and enhancement of the archaeological heritage in the context of town and country planning operations (89/5)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE, COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
BY THE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE INTEGRATED CONSERVATION OF THE HISTORIC HERITAGE (CDPH)
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Recommendation on control of physical deterioration of the architectural heritage accelerated by pollution (88/5)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE, COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 7 March 1988 at the 415th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies
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Recommendation on European industrial towns (87/24)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE, COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 22 October 1987 at the 411th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies
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Recommendation on the promotion of craft trades involved in the conservation of the architectural heritage (86/15)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE, COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 16 October 1986 at the 400th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies
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Recommendation on urban open space (86/11)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE, COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 12 September 1986 at the 399th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies
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Recommendation on action in aid of certain declining craft trades in the context of craft activity (81/13)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE, COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
(Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 1 July 1981 at the 335th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies
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UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Protection, at National Level, of the Cultural and Natural Heritage – 1972
UNESCO
The General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, meeting in Paris, at its seventeenth session, from 17 October to 21 November 1972
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UNESCO Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape, including a glossary of definitions – 2011
UNESCO General Conference
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UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Safeguarding and Contemporary Role of Historic Areas – 1976
UNESCO
The General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, meeting in Nairobi at its nineteenth session, from 26 October to 30 November 1976
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UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Safeguarding of Beauty and Character of Landscapes and Sites – 1962
UNESCO
The General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, meeting in Paris from 9 November to 12 December 1962, in its twelfth session