This legislation aims to safeguard and promote Luxembourg’s cultural heritage by emphasising its significance in sustainable development, cultural diversity, and contemporary creation. It defines cultural heritage broadly, encompassing tangible and intangible elements that reflect evolving values, beliefs, and traditions.
The law underscores the importance of identifying, studying, interpreting, preserving, and protecting cultural heritage to enhance social cohesion and shared responsibility towards communal spaces. One key aspect of the legislation is the classification of cultural properties as national heritage, ensuring their preservation and public interest recognition. It establishes stringent regulations governing the modification, repair, or restoration of classified cultural assets, requiring ministerial authorization for any alterations.
Additionally, the law outlines measures to document, digitise, maintain, and manage cultural heritage, emphasising the need for scientific research and documentation to ensure its longevity and appreciation. Furthermore, the legislation addresses the protection of archaeological heritage, mandating thorough assessments before construction projects in designated areas. It highlights the importance of archaeological research and the preservation of archaeological sites, artefacts, and traces of human existence from the past.
By setting clear guidelines for the conservation and protection of cultural and archaeological heritage, this law aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Luxembourg’s rich cultural legacy among the public and professionals in the heritage sector.
