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S.O.S. for Vernacular (Traditional) Built Heritage in Croatia

The author discusses the issues of preservation and protection of the vernacular (traditional) built heritage in Croatia. The focus is on wooden architecture that is still numerous and presents an important element of the identity of the space of Central Croatia. However, it presents endangered heritage neglected in terms of systematic research and documentation, national and local policies and funding programs, representation in the National Register of Cultural goods, etc. In recent decades, traditional wooden architecture has been exposed to theft and illicit trafficking because of the high values of its building material. Moreover, the overall environment of this heritage has been changing due to the depopulation, deforestation and gradual abandonment of rural settlements. The existing system of preservation and protection of cultural heritage and approaches have not been satisfactory. On the contrary, they have helped to maintain a permanent crisis for this heritage. The author advocates a strategic approach on the national and regional level that would take into account the values and specifics of vernacular (traditional) built heritage as a national resource and international recommendations for its preservation and safeguarding.

Vernacular built heritage, preservation, safeguarding, wooden architecture, Central Croatia

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