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Gardens with memory, legacy of European identity, storytellers of our history.
CULTURAL ROUTE
OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE
The European Route of Historic Gardens is a certified Cultural Route of the Council of Europe. We believe this is the best way to acknowledge the historic, artistic and social value of the historic gardens.
The Cultural Routes programme, launched by the Council of Europe in 1987, demonstrates in a visible way, by means of a journey through space and time, how the heritage of the different countries and cultures of Europe represent a share cultural heritage.
The Cultural Routes put into practice the fundamental values of Council of Europe: human rights, cultural democracy, cultural diversity and identity, dialogue, mutual exchange and enrichments across boundaries and centuries. As of 2020, there are 40 certified Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe.
Goals of the ERHG Association
The European Route of Historic Gardens (ERHG) is a non-profit association founded by the Town Corporations of Lloret de Mar (Girona) and Aranjuez (Madrid, through the Foundation Aranjuez-Cultural Landscape) and the Laboratory of Heritage, Creativity and Cultural Tourism at the University of Barcelona.
OUR GOALS
Council of Europe Cultural Route
The ERHG believes that recognition as a Council of Europe Cultural Route is the best way to acknowledge the historic, artistic and social value of the historic gardens in the member states, especially in the countries that have subscribed the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes.
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Historic Gardens and the context of COVID-19
Reflections on the role of historic gardens and adaptation to the current situation, enriching and inspiring for all of us. Articles and conferences written by some of the members of our gardens and members of our Scientific Committee.
GARDENS & COVID-19The European Network of Historic Gardens is open to all the institutions that manage this European Heritage, as well as to all the entities that study, protect, collaborate or disseminate the values of these gardens
What is a
Historic Garden?
The 1981 Florence Charter, adopted by ICOMOS in 1982, defined a Historic Garden as “an architectural and horticultural composition of interest to the public from the historical or artistic point of view. As such, it is to be considered as a monument.
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Statutes of the ERHG Association
We are an international association, open to the integration of other cities, municipalities, institutions and organizations. We want to promote dialogue and the exchange of good practices, launch pedagogical activities and promote sustainable cultural and tourist activities.
OUR STATUTES
UNESCO World Heritage Gardens
UNESCO’s World Heritage List includes a total of 35 places in Europe that either are Historic Gardens or contain a historic garden within the boundaries of the designation.
DISCOVER THEMGARDENS MEMBERS
Discover the gardens memebers of the European Route of Historic Gardens:
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NEWS
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The European Route of Historic Gardens (ERHG) has celebrated the second General Assembly of the year 2021 adding 12 new gardens from 3 countries to its network.
The European Route of Historic Gardens (ERHG) has celebrated the second General Assembly of the year 2021 adding 12 new gardens from 3 countries to its network. The European Route of Historic Gardens (ERHG) has welcomed the 12 new gardens from Poland, Spain and Hungary that were adhered to its network during the celebration of […]
8. Sep 2021
13 lecturers, 12 garden institutions and 10 European countries participated in the IV Annual Forum on Historic Gardens, which was attended online and in person by more than 50 people.
13 lecturers, 12 garden institutions and 10 European countries participated in the IV Annual Forum on Historic Gardens, which was attended online and in person by more than 50 people. The European Route of Historic Gardens (ERHG) has successfully celebrated the IV Annual Forum on Historic Gardens under the topic “Historic Gardens and the Formation […]
8. Sep 2021
The European Route of Historic Gardens proudly supports the “1st International Congress of Historic Botanical Gardens”, organized by the International Association of Botanic Gardens, and the Botanical Garden of Ajuda at the School of Agriculture, University of Lisbon.
The European Route of Historic Gardens proudly supports the “1st International Congress of Historic Botanical Gardens”, organized by the International Association of Botanic Gardens, and the Botanical Garden of Ajuda at the School of Agriculture, University of Lisbon. The 1st International Congress of Historic Botanical Gardens will be held in Lisbon on 11th – 12th […]
12. Aug 2021
We invite you to attend the new webinar on garden art “Four Seasons in the Gardens”, organized by the Royal Gardens in Warsaw and patronized by the European Route of Historic Gardens.
We invite you to attend the new webinar on garden art “Four Seasons in the Gardens”, organized by the Royal Gardens in Warsaw and patronized by the European Route of Historic Gardens The webinar “Sunny Gardens of Italy” will be held in Polish and English, on August 4th, at 18:00 In the next episode of […]
3. Aug 2021
IV European Forum on Historic Gardens “The role of Historic Gardens in the formation of the European identity”
IV European Forum on Historic Gardens “The role of Historic Gardens in the formation of the European identity” On October 2020, the European Route of Historic Gardens (ERHG) was certified as a Cultural Route of theCouncil of Europe. We want to celebrate this important achievement for our association by devoting thetopic of our Annual Forum […]
22. Jul 2021
The European Route of Historic Gardens participates in the Conferences cycle”New ways to look at Tourism and Heritage: itineraris, routes and networks as touristic resources”, organized by the University of Girona through its Tourism and Cultural and Natural heritage Campuses.
The European Route of Historic Gardens participates in the Conferences cycle“New ways to look at Tourism and Heritage: itineraris, routes and networks astouristic resources”, organized by the University of Girona through its Tourismand Cultural and Natural heritage Campuses. In this occasion it was Ana Rosa Moreno, technical Manager of the ERHG, the one incharge of presenting the […]
22. Jul 2021
The European route of Historic Gardens patronizes the XXVII National Scientific conference on the art of gardening and historical dendrology, organized by the technical University of Cracow.
The European route of historic gardens patronizes the XXVII National Scientific conference on the art of gardening and historical dendrology, organized by the technical University of Cracow. One more year, the European Route of Historic Gardens (ERHG) is proud to patronize the series of conferences on garden art and historical dendrology. In this XXVIII edition, […]
29. Jun 2021
Congratulations to our partners, Museum of King Jan III’s palace at Wilanów and Gardens of the Royal Castle in Warsaw, for their “Royal Garden of excellence” award, received from the polish rose society.
Congratulations to our partners, Museum of King Jan III’s palace at Wilanów and Gardens of the Royal Castle in Warsaw, for their “Royal Garden of excellence” award, received from the polish rose society. The award is an official recognition of the efforts made to protect and popularise historical gardens as a cultural and natural heritage […]
15. Jun 2021
Our historic gardens receive and install the new plaques that identify them as members of the European Route of Historic Gardens, a certified Cultural Route of the Council of Europe.
Our historic gardens receive and install the new plaques that identify them as members of the European Route of Historic Gardens, a certified Cultural Route of the Council of Europe. Last week, the Mayor of Lloret de Mar and President of the ERHG, Mr. Jaume Dulsat, installed the new plaque at the entrance of Santa […]
9. Jun 2021
Congratulations to some our members for your achievements and work
Congratulations to some our members for your achievements and work! The opening of our last general assembly by our President, Mr. Jaume Dulsat, was devoted to congratulating some of our members because of their recent achievements. We think that their achievements enrichen our association and deserve our recognition. In the first place, we are happy […]
27. May 2021
The European Route of Historic Gardens welcomes its five new full members, representing six new gardens from Greece, Germany and Portugal
Naoussa Municipal Park (Greece), Mainau GMBH (Germany), Picturesque Park at Sarny Castle (Poland), the Eclectic garden at the Kamieniec Palace (Poland), Serralves Foundation (Portugal) and Fundaçao Jardim Jose Do Canto (Portugal) are joining the European Route of Historic Gardens, a certified Cultural Route of the Council of Europe from 2020. We are very happy to […]
20. May 2021
Participate in the ‘Historic Gardens. Experiences, research, perspectives 40 years after the Florence Charter’ convention
The 1981-2021 convention ‘Historic Gardens. Experiences, research, perspectives 40 years after the Florence Charter’ aims to rethink the two Charters for the restoration of historic gardens (Icomos-IFLA and Italian) drawn up in Florence in 1981 in light of the profound changes that have affected the environment, the landscape, society in the transition to the new […]
4. May 2021
First ERHG General Assembly as a certificated Cultural Route of the Council of Europe
The European Route of Historic Gardens has celebrated its General Assembly on April 20th. The virtual meeting was the first one that the Association has held after its certification as a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe and, because of it, the most important topic to be voted on was the adhesion of new […]
30. Apr 2021
Painting workshop for children at Santa Clotilde Gardens, Lloret de Mar
Santa Clotilde Gardens, located in Lloret de Mar (Catalonia, Spain) organize an outdoor painting workshop for children every Sunday during May. An activity aimed at children between 5 and 10 years old in which they can demonstrate their skills as artists. Tickets are already on sale on the Lloret de Mar page (limited places).
27. Apr 2021
Celebrate with us the II European Day of Historic Gardens next Monday 26th April!
An invitation to discover how our historic gardens contribute to the formation of the diverse and shared European identity Coinciding with the fifth anniversary of the European Route of Historic Gardens Association (ERHG) foundation, the II EDHG also celebrates the ERHG certification as a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe Find out the Program […]
19. Apr 2021
The European Route of Historic Gardens celebrates its General Assembly
On April 29th, the European Route of Historic Gardens celebrates its next General Assembly, the first as Cultural Itinerary of the Council of Europe. At this Assembly, we will welcome our new members and we will evaluate the results of the celebration of the II European Day of Historic Gardens (April 26th). We will also […]
16. Apr 2021
The ERHG patronizes the exhibition ‘Plants and animals’ at the Museum of King Jan III’s Palace at Wilanów
The ERHG patronizes the exhibition ‘Plants and animals. Atlases of natural history in the age of Linnaeus’ at the Museum of King Jan III’s Palace at Wilanów from May 7th Less than a year since its inauguration, the exhibition ‘Plants and animals. Atlases of natural history in the age of Linnaeus’ is back – in […]
15. Apr 2021
The ERHG keeps growing!
We are happy to announce that the Foundation for the protection of the cultural heritage of Klodzko County (Poland) and the Mainau GMBH (Germany) are interested in join the European Route of Historic Gardens. The Foundation for the protection of the cultural heritage of Klodzko County would join our network with the adhesion of two […]
17. Feb 2021
Hannover is looking for a Head of the Herrenhausen Garden
Hannover is looking for a Head of the Herrenhausen Garden. A long-term professional experience in the field garden maintenance, park management and open space planning are required, as well as relevant management experience. It is necessary to speak German fluently. From February 5th you will find more information at herrenhausen.de/jobs and the state capital Hanover […]
2. Feb 2021
Identification and Analysis of Problems in Selected European Historic Gardens during the COVID-19 Pandemic
We are proud to announce the Sustainability journal published Identification and Analysis of Problems in Selected European Historic Gardens during the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper investigates the functioning of historic gardens during the pandemic, based on a survey completed by 23 managers of the 31 historic gardens from June to August 2020. Written by Katarzyna […]
29. Jan 2021