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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 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
Winter in our European Historica Gardens
From the European Route of Historic Gardens, we wish you are having a good start of the year, despite all the adverse circumstances. Let’s keep our spirits high and hope that soon everything will get better. During winter, the weather can be very harsh and lead to disastrous situations; but, on the other hand, winter […]
19. Jan 2021
Hortuseum: The Musealisation of the European Gardens in the twenty-first century by Jacek Kuśmierski
Hortuseum: The Musealisation of the European Gardens in the twenty-first century by Jacek Kuśmierski Garden art consists of a wide spectrum of artistic phenomena and technical solutions related to the composition of greenery. It constitutes one of the integral elements of Europe’s rich heritage and a living record of its timeless values. For at least […]
19. Jan 2021
Merry Christmas and all the best for 2021!
Merry Christmas and all the best for 2021! Merry Christmas and all the best for 2021 from the European Route of Historic Gardens! We are proud to start a new year as one of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe programme. Thank you all for your support in our mission to grow together!
22. Dec 2020
Conservation of historic gardens and citrus collections: Conclusions of the gardening seminar ‘Citri et Aurea’
Conservation of historic gardens and citrus collections: Conclusions of the gardening seminar ‘Citri et Aurea’ The “Citri et Aurea” project, which has been successfully implemented since 2019, has been unfolding remarkably well, like the cooperation between the Uffizi Gallery and the Museum of King Jan III’s Palace in Wilanów. In early September, a specialist seminar […]
2. Nov 2020
The European Route of Historic Gardens has been certified as a “Cultural Route of the Council of Europe”
The European Route of Historic Gardens has been certified as a “Cultural Route of the Council of Europe”! The Governing Board of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe (EPA) recently approved the certification of the European Route of Historic Gardens, bringing the programme to 40 certified Cultural Routes. It […]
30. Oct 2020
Four Seasons in the Gardens: Webinars on garden art
Four Seasons in the Gardens: Webinars on garden art The series of twelve webinars is a great journey through the most outstanding garden arrangements in Europe. The four parts of the event are dictated by the seasons, which finally combine into a coherent whole, creating a determinant of the idea and synergy between art and […]
6. Oct 2020
Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe 2020: New publication for travellers
Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe 2020: New publication for travellers The Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Routes was the first certified cultural route in 1987. Since then, the Council of Europe’s Cultural Routes program has identified 38 thematic routes with thousands of cultural sites and events in 60 countries, across Europe and beyond. These […]
3. Oct 2020
The ERHG patron the XXVII Scientific Landscape Conference in Cracow: Urban Ecology and Cultural Heritage in the city
The ERHG patron the XXVII Scientific Landscape Conference in Cracow: Urban Ecology and Cultural Heritage in the city We are proud to patron this year’s XXVII scientific conference in the series of historical dendrology and garden art on the topic Urban ecology and cultural heritage in the city, which will take place 22th and 23th […]
22. Sep 2020
Herrenhausen Gardens – A sign of hope in times of the pandemic
Herrenhausen Gardens – A sign of hope in times of the pandemic The Herrenhausen Gardens also had to close their doors during the lockdown in mid-March. However, the gardeners were able to continue to cultivate the plants outdoors and in the greenhouses, while following the appropriate hygiene concepts. During this time, the Georgengarten developed even […]
21. Sep 2020
Special adhesion conditions
Become a member now and benefit from the special adhesion conditions due to Covid19. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the tough economic situation, the European Route of Historic Gardens have decided to make a special offer that is dedicated to the gardens that will join us or that will declare their willingness of joining us […]
18. Sep 2020
The European Route of Historic Gardens: Towards the recognition of Historic Gardens’ valuable heritage by becoming a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe
On October 8th the European Route of Historic Gardens will defend its candidacy to become a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe
15. Sep 2020
“Citri et Aurea” Polish-Italian garden seminar under the patronage of the European Route of Historic Gardens
“Citri et Aurea” Polish-Italian garden seminar under the patronage of the European Route of Historic Gardens The “Citri et Aurea” project, which has been successfully implemented since 2019, has been unfolding remarkably well, like the cooperation between the Uffizi Gallery and the Museum of King Jan III’s Palace in Wilanów. In September 2020, a specialist […]
25. Aug 2020
Historic Gardens and Covid-19. Back to a new reality
After the lock down period, our gardens open their doors and welcome us. Now that we can visit them, we do it in a different way. Yes, we have to keep the health safety measures, but the main difference is that we appreciate them even more than before. We want to welcome all garden lovers […]
9. Jul 2020
Garden heritage in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic – Survey
The garden heritage has entered an entirely new era: An era where dynamic social, economic and environmental changes redefine historic gardens conservation and restoration doctrines. The recent months brought another global factor that affected not only the economic stability of many countries and people, but also endangered the green legacy. The pandemic urged us to […]
19. Jun 2020
The European Route of Historic Gardens celebrates its second annual ordinary assembly
Next Thursday, June 25th, the European Route of Historic Gardens (ERHG) celebrates its second Ordinary Assembly with a full Agenda. This year, the European Route of Historic Gardens´ second annual meeting is being celebrated in June, instead of September, since there is a need to discuss some topics that have emerged due to the extraordinary […]
16. Jun 2020
A new brochure for an evolving European Route of Historic Gardens
The European Route of Historic Gardens (ERHG) has changed its brand name, keeps growing in number and type of new members and is about to defend its candidacy to become a certified Cultural Route of the Council of Europe. All these are good reasons to prepare a new brochure, which we want to share with […]
15. Jun 2020
New brand for the European Route of Historic Gardens
We are glad to announce the change of our brand name: Now we are European Route of Historic Gardens – ERHG
9. Jun 2020