Deutsche Stiftung Denkmalschutz
Abbreviation | DSD |
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Established | 17 April 1985 (39 years ago) |
Founded at | Cologne |
Types | charitable corporation |
Legal status | German foundation under civil law |
Aim | preservation of cultural heritage in Germany |
Headquarters | Bonn |
Country | Germany |
Revenue | 53,373,272 Euro (2020) |
Total Assets | 183,387,962 Euro (2018) |
Employees | 180 (2020) |
Volunteers | 500 (2021) |
Awards | DZI Seal-of-Approval |
The Deutsche Stiftung Denkmalschutz ("German Foundation for Monument Protection") is a German private initiative founded in 1985[1] that works for the preservation of cultural heritage in Germany and to promote the idea of cultural heritage management.
Background
Since 1900, when
Monument protection
Denkmalschutz works to coordinate efforts, promote public awareness, and also to act as a central contact for worldwide organizations such as
Protecting heritage site homes with a listing in a regional Denkmalschutz list is not always appreciated by everyone, since such a listing may come with legal historic preservation obligations.[2] Other protected sites such as cobblestone streets can be seen as a nuisance for cyclists and wheelchairs. Many sites are marked with a tag according to the Hague Convention of 1954 regarding the protection of cultural heritage in times of armed conflict.[3]
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Denkmal plaque marker for buildings in various states, incorporating the symbol of the Hague Convention of 1954.
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Denkmal plaque in North Rhine-Westphalia
References
- ^ "Organisation website". Archived from the original on 2011-06-26. Retrieved 2011-07-09.
- ^ "Protected Buildings and Redevelopment Areas in Germany - an Owners Gude | PDF | Property | Historic Preservation".
- ^ Archived (Date missing) at denkmalschutz.de (Error: unknown archive URL)
External links
- Deutsche Stiftung Denkmalschutz
- Deutsches Nationalkomitee für Denkmalschutz
- www.denkmalliste.org List of Denkmal sites