Europa Nostra at 60: The Past

60 years ago, on 29 November 1963, Europa Nostra was founded at the Council of Europe premises in Paris. Starting out with 11 founding members, it has become the largest civil society network dedicated to cultural heritage in Europe. Today, it gives voice to over 300 organisations from across Europe and beyond. This remarkable milestone would not have been achieved without the unwavering support of countless committed individuals and valuable partners. In this podcast, we reflect on Europa Nostra's history and the individuals who have shaped it over time. We take a moment to explore current activities and the influential figures involved. Moreover, we peer into the future, outlining priorities for both Europa Nostra and the broader heritage sector in the coming years.In this episode you will hear about the past of Europa Nostra. This podcast series was recorded during the European Cultural Heritage Summit held in Venice in September 2023, and produced in collaboration with the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Kraków and Free Range Productions.This episode features the following voices: Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović, Guy Clausse, Androulla Vassiliou, Luisella Pavan-Woolfe, Jacek Purchla and Lydia Carras.  This podcast was produced in the frame of and as an outcome of the European Heritage Hub pilot project co-funded by the European Union.