Historic monument (Switzerland)
Encyclopedia
In Switzerland, the designation as a historic monument is intended to protect a National Heritage Site
such as a monument or a building notable for its history or architecture. The list is kept by the organization for Cultural heritage protection in Switzerland
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The Federal Law on the Protection of Nature and Landscape (LPN) was passed on 1 July 1966. It defines among others the scope of protection, the means and the support of the Confederation and the penal provisions for violations. Section 4 describes the objects involved : Regarding the landscape and local features, sites evocative of the past, natural wonders or monuments as art. 24, par. 2, a. objects of national importance; b. objects of regional and local importance.
The canton
s may be required to make and receive expert support from the Confederation. The cantons also have their own regulations that define the different procedures, departments and services of the Township responsible for matters relating to the protection of nature and monuments. For example, the canton of Vaud
has a "Law on the Protection of Nature, Monuments and Sites (LPNMS) came into force on 10 December 1969
On January 16th 1991, the "Ordinance on the protection of nature and landscape" of the Federal Council came into force.
National Heritage Site
A National Heritage Site is a location/site that regards a building, monument, archeological, geographical,natural or topological feature having a large value that has been registered by a governmental agency of a particular country...
such as a monument or a building notable for its history or architecture. The list is kept by the organization for Cultural heritage protection in Switzerland
Cultural heritage protection in Switzerland
Cultural heritage protection in Switzerland, or Kulturgüterschutz, or Protection des biens culturels, or Protezione dei beni culturali, refers to all measures for the protection of cultural heritage in Switzerland from damage, destruction, theft and loss...
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History
Legally, the concept dates back to September 10, 1898 when the Federal Law on the conservation of monuments and works of art with historical or artistic interest was passed.The Federal Law on the Protection of Nature and Landscape (LPN) was passed on 1 July 1966. It defines among others the scope of protection, the means and the support of the Confederation and the penal provisions for violations. Section 4 describes the objects involved : Regarding the landscape and local features, sites evocative of the past, natural wonders or monuments as art. 24, par. 2, a. objects of national importance; b. objects of regional and local importance.
The canton
Cantons of Switzerland
The 26 cantons of Switzerland are the member states of the federal state of Switzerland. Each canton was a fully sovereign state with its own borders, army and currency from the Treaty of Westphalia until the establishment of the Swiss federal state in 1848...
s may be required to make and receive expert support from the Confederation. The cantons also have their own regulations that define the different procedures, departments and services of the Township responsible for matters relating to the protection of nature and monuments. For example, the canton of Vaud
Vaud
Vaud is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland and is located in Romandy, the French-speaking southwestern part of the country. The capital is Lausanne. The name of the Canton in Switzerland's other languages are Vaud in Italian , Waadt in German , and Vad in Romansh.-History:Along the lakes,...
has a "Law on the Protection of Nature, Monuments and Sites (LPNMS) came into force on 10 December 1969
On January 16th 1991, the "Ordinance on the protection of nature and landscape" of the Federal Council came into force.