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Heritage Commission: “Heritage Is Disappearing Faster Than the State Can Even Recognize It
  • Naujienos
  • 2025-04-29

Heritage Commission: “Heritage Is Disappearing Faster Than the State Can Even Recognize ...

On April 29, 2025, for the first time in the country’s history, the Heritage Commission ...
Lithuania’s Significant Heritage Abroad Is Vanishing – Immediate Measures Required
  • Naujienos
  • 2025-03-27

Lithuania’s Significant Heritage Abroad Is Vanishing – Immediate Measures Required

The Church of Transfiguration in New York faces the threat of closure and a real risk of d...
The Church of the Transfiguration in Maspeth, New York at Risk of Demolition: International Community Raises Alarm
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  • 2025-03-26

The Church of the Transfiguration in Maspeth, New York at Risk of Demolition: Internationa...

The Heritage Commission expresses deep concern over the future of Church of the Transfigur...
We 30th Anniversary: Symbolic Meeting Brings Together Past and Present Leaders
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  • 2025-02-24

We 30th Anniversary: Symbolic Meeting Brings Together Past and Present Leaders

The Heritage Commission has officially launched its 30th anniversary year. To mark the occ...
New map and old problems: Lithuanian heritage worldwide awaits decisions
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  • 2024-12-12

New map and old problems: Lithuanian heritage worldwide awaits decisions

At the event held on December 12, 2024, at the National Martynas Mažvydas Library of Lith...
The National Commission for Cultural Heritage invites on a journey through Lithuanian France
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  • 2024-12-09

The National Commission for Cultural Heritage invites on a journey through Lithuanian Fran...

Paris has long been a city that attracts creators, dreamers, and history enthusiasts from ...
Cultural Heritage of significance to Lithuania presented in Paris
  • Naujienos
  • 2024-11-27

Cultural Heritage of significance to Lithuania presented in Paris

    Representatives of the National Commission for Cultural Heritage, ...
We congratulate Dr. Viltė Janušauskaitė, a member of the Heritage Commission, on receiving the
  • Naujienos
  • 2024-11-20

We congratulate Dr. Viltė Janušauskaitė, a member of the Heritage Commission, on receiv...

We congratulate Dr. Viltė Janušauskaitė, a member of our Heritage Commission, for being...
We are participating in an international conference in Trakai
  • Naujienos
  • 2024-10-10

We are participating in an international conference in Trakai

Trakai, the historical capital of Lithuania and a symbol of statehood, is currently search...
Congratulations on the anniversary of Lithuania's membership in UNESCO!
  • Naujienos
  • 2024-10-07

Congratulations on the anniversary of Lithuania's membership in UNESCO!

On October 7th, we celebrate the 33rd anniversary of Lithuania's membership in UNESCO. Thi...
We participated in a Forum on the Future of Historic Capitals and UNESCO
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  • 2024-10-03

We participated in a Forum on the Future of Historic Capitals and UNESCO

At the forum held in Kernavė on October 2, 2024, the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO World...
Cultural heritage in France significant to Lithuania: new project on the way
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  • 2024-09-17

Cultural heritage in France significant to Lithuania: new project on the way

The National Commission for Cultural Heritage is launching a new project titled “Followi...
The journey of Architectural Modernism to Kaunas highlighted at European Heritage Days
  • Naujienos
  • 2024-09-11

The journey of Architectural Modernism to Kaunas highlighted at European Heritage Days

On September 10, in celebration of European Heritage Days, the National Commission for Cul...
The National Commission for Cultural Heritage participates in international workshops on the impact of climate change on the Curonian Spit
  • Naujienos
  • 2024-08-26

The National Commission for Cultural Heritage participates in international workshops on t...

The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania, in collaboration with the Norwegian ...
The Chairwoman of the Heritage Commission, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vaidutė Ščiglienė, participated in the inauguration of the President of the Republic of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, and the ceremonial reception.
  • Naujienos
  • 2024-07-12

The Chairwoman of the Heritage Commission, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vaidutė Ščiglienė, partici...

On July 12 of this year, the inauguration of the re-elected President of the Republic of L...
We met with Linas Maknavičius, a member of the Lithuanian community in France
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  • 2024-07-04

We met with Linas Maknavičius, a member of the Lithuanian community in France

On June 28 of this year, a meeting was held at the National Commission for Cultural Herita...
Cultural Heritage of Lithuania in Ukraine (Part III)
  • Naujienos
  • 2024-06-27

Cultural Heritage of Lithuania in Ukraine (Part III)

Upaveldas.lt is an initiative of the National Commission for Cultural Heritage of the Repu...
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vaidutė Ščiglienė, Chairwoman of the National Commission for Cultural Heritage, participated in the annual report of President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda
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  • 2024-06-26

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vaidutė Ščiglienė, Chairwoman of the National Commission for Cultural...

On June 25 of this year, a session of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania took place, ...
Cultural Heritage of Lithuania in Ukraine (Part II)
  • Naujienos
  • 2024-06-25

Cultural Heritage of Lithuania in Ukraine (Part II)

Upaveldas.lt is an initiative of the National Commission for Cultural Heritage of the Repu...
Cultural Heritage of Lithuania in Ukraine (Part I)
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  • 2024-06-14

Cultural Heritage of Lithuania in Ukraine (Part I)

Upaveldas.lt is an initiative of the National Commission for Cultural Heritage of the Repu...
„From Panemunė to the Faro Convention“. In the conference, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vaidutė Ščiglienė revealed why the Faro Convention cannot be ratified in Lithuania
  • Naujienos
  • 2024-06-10

„From Panemunė to the Faro Convention“. In the conference, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vaidutė...

On June 7, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vaidutė Ščiglienė, the Chairwoman of the Heritage Commissi...
„A new initiative by the Heritage Commission has been presented – the Municipal Heritage Conservation Index
  • Naujienos
  • 2024-02-01

„A new initiative by the Heritage Commission has been presented – the Municipal Herita...

On January 31, 2024, a new the Municipal Heritage Conservation Index, created by the Natio...
The Litvak heritage abroad ranges from avant-garde Vilnius scenes to iconic Paris photographs
  • Naujienos
  • 2023-12-28

The Litvak heritage abroad ranges from avant-garde Vilnius scenes to iconic Paris photogra...

The heritage of Litvak artists who began their creative work in Lithuania in the early 20t...
The Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania has appointed Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vaidutė Ščiglienė as the Chairwoman of the Heritage Commission
  • Naujienos
  • 2023-12-23

The Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania has appointed Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vaidutė Ščiglien...

On December 23, 2023, the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania approved the appointment of ...
Exploring continuity marks of Interwar Lithuania: monuments to S. Darius and S. Girėnas on the other side of the Atlantic
  • Naujienos
  • 2023-12-15

Exploring continuity marks of Interwar Lithuania: monuments to S. Darius and S. Girėnas o...

In America, you can find several monuments aimed to remind the "Lituanica" flight. One of ...
„Lithuanian Rooms“ and „Cultural Gardens“ in the USA: signs of Interwar Lithuanian continuity across the Atlantic
  • Naujienos
  • 2023-12-11

„Lithuanian Rooms“ and „Cultural Gardens“ in the USA: signs of Interwar Lithuanian...

Modern architecture, art, and the search for a national style, which flourished in interwa...
Lithuanians in the USA and state institutions exchanged ideas on the protection of significant heritage for Lithuania
  • Naujienos
  • 2023-11-24

Lithuanians in the USA and state institutions exchanged ideas on the protection of signifi...

On November 22, at an event organized by the National Commission for Cultural Heritage, re...
In the updated map on upaveldas.lt – signs of Kaunas modernism in the diaspora
  • Naujienos
  • 2023-10-13

In the updated map on upaveldas.lt – signs of Kaunas modernism in the diaspora

The National Commission for Cultural Heritage has published more than 100 new objects abro...
The winners of the Heritage Commission's
  • Naujienos
  • 2023-10-02

The winners of the Heritage Commission's "Heritage DNA" awards have been announced

At the first-ever organized "Heritage DNA" awards by the National Commission for Cultural ...
The Kaunas interwar architecture has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
  • Naujienos
  • 2023-09-18

The Kaunas interwar architecture has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List

We are delighted that the application for Kaunas modernist architecture, "Modernist Kaunas...
The nominees for the
  • Naujienos
  • 2023-07-10

The nominees for the "Heritage DNA" awards have been announced

The "Heritage DNA" awards, organized by the National Commission for Cultural Heritage,...
The study of resonant constructions in Vilnius cultural heritage objects has revealed systemic wounds in heritage preservation
  • Naujienos
  • 2023-01-30

The study of resonant constructions in Vilnius cultural heritage objects has revealed syst...

The National Commission for Cultural Heritage analyzed the processes of highly controversi...
Research on the Baroque ensembles of Vilnius: where a few disagree, construction wins
  • Naujienos
  • 2022-10-05

Research on the Baroque ensembles of Vilnius: where a few disagree, construction wins

On October 3, 2022, at the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania, the Natio...
Cemeteries and burial sites of foreign soldiers should not be administered as heritage objects
  • Naujienos
  • 2022-06-14

Cemeteries and burial sites of foreign soldiers should not be administered as heritage obj...

On May 27, the National Commission for Cultural Heritage discussed the issue of the bu...
The archive of the prominent émigré Jonas Mulokas, brought from the USA, has been transferred to the Lithuanian Archive of Literature and Art
  • Naujienos
  • 2022-04-01

The archive of the prominent émigré Jonas Mulokas, brought from the USA, has been transf...

Jonas Mulokas is a prominent Lithuanian émigré, recognized as an architect and engin...
Cultural heritage inventorying in Lithuania is particularly relevant in the face of threats
  • Naujienos
  • 2022-03-10

Cultural heritage inventorying in Lithuania is particularly relevant in the face of threat...

Inventorying is the first step towards preserving cultural heritage. However, in Lithuania...
We stand with Ukraine
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  • 2022-02-24

We stand with Ukraine

Lithuania and Ukraine have a special connection rooted in common history, statehood, a...
The National Commission for Cultural Heritage says: “There can be no discussion of demolishing the Vilnius Airport building
  • Naujienos
  • 2021-10-08

The National Commission for Cultural Heritage says: “There can be no discussion of demol...

The Vilnius Airport building is listed in the Register of Cultural Properties and is subje...
National Commission for Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Lithuania suggests a special law on UNESCO World Heritage of Lithuania
  • Naujienos
  • 2021-04-22

National Commission for Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Lithuania suggests a special ...

National Commission for Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Lithuania suggested to inicia...
Whether Lithuania will agree on how to protect its UNESCO World Heritage?
  • Naujienos
  • 2021-01-12

Whether Lithuania will agree on how to protect its UNESCO World Heritage?

2020 – UNESCO World Heritage in Lithuania ended, as well as a conference, dedicated to i...
The National Commision for Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Lithuania calls to submit applications for the Europa Nostra Awards 2021
  • Naujienos
  • 2020-11-17

The National Commision for Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Lithuania calls to submit ...

The benefits of European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards are still underestimated. ...
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vaidutė Ščiglienė appointed as a chairperson of the National Commission for Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Lithuania
  • Naujienos
  • 2020-11-17

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vaidutė Ščiglienė appointed as a chairperson of the National Commissi...

In June 9, 2020, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vaidutė Ščiglienė was appointed as a chairperson of ...
Happy International Day for Monuments and Sites!
  • Naujienos
  • 2020-04-17

Happy International Day for Monuments and Sites!

18 April – International Day for Monuments and Sites     
Welcome to the Europa Nostra Digital Agora!
  • Naujienos
  • 2020-04-14

Welcome to the Europa Nostra Digital Agora!

Born as a creative response to the confinement and physical distancing to combat the...
European Union called for immediate action to rescue a devastating impact of COVID-19 on culture
  • Naujienos
  • 2020-04-01

European Union called for immediate action to rescue a devastating impact of COVID-19 on c...

The coronavirus has affected all countries in Europe, and it is already evident that the c...
European tourism sector demands urgent supportive measures to reduce devastating impact of COVID-19
  • Naujienos
  • 2020-03-30

European tourism sector demands urgent supportive measures to reduce devastating impact of...

The European Tourism Manifesto alliance, the voice of the European travel and tourism sect...
Europe’s 7 Most Endangered heritage sites 2020 announced
  • Naujienos
  • 2020-03-30

Europe’s 7 Most Endangered heritage sites 2020 announced

Europa Nostra – the European Voice of civil society committed to cultural and natural h...
UNESCO World Heritage Year in Lithuania: purposes, expectations and actions
  • Naujienos
  • 2020-03-18

UNESCO World Heritage Year in Lithuania: purposes, expectations and actions

The purpose of the UNESCO World Heritage Year in Lithuania is to emphasize the importance ...
The Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania is asked to initiate a preparation of the special law dedicated for the Curonian Spit
  • Naujienos
  • 2019-12-30

The Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania is asked to initiate a preparation of the spec...

An international forum „Curonian Spit for us and for the world“ occurred on June 13–...
Call for Entries: 2019 European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards
  • Naujienos
  • 2018-09-25

Call for Entries: 2019 European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards

The European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards are Europe’s highest honour in the h...
The preservation of Riga Historic center could be an example of good practice
  • Naujienos
  • 2017-12-15

The preservation of Riga Historic center could be an example of good practice

The Lithuanian National Commission for Cultural Heritage, aiming to strengthen internation...
International meeting “Faro Convention approach and urban regeneration” on November 15th –16th in Lithuania
  • Naujienos
  • 2017-11-21

International meeting “Faro Convention approach and urban regeneration” on November 15...

During Faro meeting on November 15th –16th in Lithuania, a chairperson of National Commi...
The experts of Faro Convention Netwok was in Lithuania for appreciation visit
  • Naujienos
  • 2017-09-04

The experts of Faro Convention Netwok was in Lithuania for appreciation visit

The chairperson of National commission for cultural heritage invited the representatives o...
Heritage Commission’s representatives met with heritage specialists from Spain
  • Naujienos
  • 2017-03-31

Heritage Commission’s representatives met with heritage specialists from Spain

Heritage Commission's international cultural relations focus not only on neighboring count...
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