The Impact of the Restitution on the Preservation of Cultural and Architectural Heritage and the Urban Development of Modern Belgrade
The Impact of the Restitution on the Preservation of Cultural and Architectural Heritage and the Urban Development of Modern Belgrade

Summary/Abstract: The main goal of the paper is to highlight some important issues connected with future protection of cultural and architectural heritage and development of modern Belgrade, encouraged by Restitution, which caring out today in Serbia with some delay in relation with others postsocialist countries. The significant political, ethical and cultural aspects and questions are connected with this process and its actors – government institutions, developers, citizens, NGOs, etc. These aspects are not connected only with tangible, but more with intangible heritage – memory on the historical figures and events. The new property legislation frame and refund of private property confiscated and nationalized after the WWII have great impact on protection of cultural heritage – monasteries, rural and urban ambiences, public and residential buildings. The preparation of the new modern law in the field of protection of cultural and architectural heritage − more based on international convention and recommendations − are very important for further development of Serbia within the Europe. The establishment of clear rules, trust and good relation between owners and state institutions will enable better future preservation and maintenance of the listed cultural property.

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