Europa Nostra Belgium

The European Voice of Civil Society committed to Cultural Heritage

How can I help?

Today, Europa Nostra Belgium is the full representative in Belgium of Europa Nostra , the Pan-European Heritage Federation, whose objectives are to promote high quality standards in the field of heritage conservation, architecture , of urban and rural planning, and to encourage a balanced and sustainable development of our environment, urban as rural, built as natural.

Europa Nostra Belgium also acts as a national platform for Belgian heritage organizations and thus enables them to exchange experiences and ideas, and to adopt identical points of view and measures. Finally, it invests in raising public awareness, in particular young people, of the challenges of safeguarding heritage.

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European Commission and Europa Nostra announce the winners of Europe’s top Heritage Awards 2025

European Heritage Awards

AWARDS 2025 for BELGIUM

Category Conservation & Adaptive Reuse

Antwerp City Hall, BELGIUM
The restoration of Antwerp City Hall reinforced its function as the political and administrative heart of the city. Through a holistic and technically sophisticated approach, this project enhanced public access and sustainability while safeguarding a UNESCO-listed Renaissance landmark for future generations.

Hôtel Solvay, Brussels, BELGIUM
The restoration of Hôtel Solvay in Brussels, an Art Nouveau landmark by Victor Horta, addressed serious structural and waterproofing issues. Combining traditional craftsmanship with technical innovation, this project offers a compelling model for heritage conservation and sustainable maintenance in Europe.

Category Research

The Heritage Trees Project, BELGIUM

Province East-Flanders

This research project safeguards the genetic and cultural heritage of monumental trees in Flanders by growing their descendants. Through community involvement, education, and the practical implementation of conservation methods, it creates a transferable model linking heritage preservation, biodiversity, and climate action.

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Europa Nostra Belgium

General Assembly & heritage visits "in situ"

Saturday 28 June 2025

Kasteel Beauvoorde (Veurne)

Have you ever visited a Castle rebuilt by a 19th century excentric nobleman who restored and decorated it as if he was living in the 17th century?

Are you interested in the diverse restoration techniques used to restore and recreate the rich paper and gold leather wall decorations of such Castle? And are you keen to connect with Europe's most vibrant and impactful Network of promoters and protectors of the rich Cultural Heritage in Europe?

Then we have the perfect occasion for you!

Join us at the Castle of Beauvoorde (Veurne) for Europa Nostra Belgium's network event with several guided tours and presentations (in Dutch) on Saturday 28 June 2025.

Participation fee €35 per person (including Castle entry, with the guided tour on 28 June 2025, coffee, cake, lunch and drinks).

Information and registration compulsory until 23 June 2025 via email to europanostrabel@gmail.com