European Heritage Days
About the 2026 theme
ANNUAL THEME
Heritage at Risk: Revive, Resist, Reimagine
Thematic guidelines
The thematic guidelines provide organisers with practical information and resources to develop events aligned with the Annual Theme, supporting a coherent yet flexible approach across Europe.
Stories from past events
Road to Rome - heritage and wellbeing in one HIKE
The Via Francigena or the “Road to Rome” is an ancient pilgrimage route that connects Canterbury, England, via Rome to Brindisi, Italy, passing through France and Switzerland.
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