The participation of the society in the conservation of the architectural heritage

Abstract

The architectural heritage is an evidence of past civilizations and shows our richness and cultural diversity, which gives it an important educational value for the whole society. Therefore, it must be preserved, protected and put into value. The 1966 New York Covenant establishes two essential rights in this area: the right of the citizenship to access the Culture and to participate in cultural life. The Granada Convention is the doctrinal core of the architectural heritage conservation and protection at international level and includes among its lines of action the awareness of the society in this regard. In the XXI century, it is necessary to look for new strategies to draw maximum value of the educational and social character of the Architectural Heritage.