On the Day of Mourning, on Saturday, work began on the extension of Vojvoda Bojović Boulevard in the area of the Belgrade Fortress, reports Evropa Nostra Serbia and asks the authorities to immediately stop the work.
On the Day of Mourning, on Saturday, work began on the expansion of Vojvoda Bojović Boulevard in the area of the Belgrade Fortress, a cultural property of exceptional importance - reports Evropa Nostra Serbia.
The expansion of the road from two to four lanes is taking place through a cultural asset of exceptional importance, without the consent of the Republic Institute and without archaeological supervision, according to the statement of Europa Nostra.
"These works threaten to permanently damage the authenticity and integrity of this monument, and in addition, they were started without any prior notification to the experts and the general public and without respecting legal procedures," warns the organization Evropa Nostra Serbia.
The latest interventions in this protected zone will open the way for heavy traffic, which has already been abolished and which can cause incalculable and permanent damage, the statement added.
Damage to monuments and reputation
"The Belgrade fortress, as a testimony of historical epochs from antiquity to modern times, deserves a long-term protection and improvement plan in accordance with European standards." Continuation of works without respect for the law and without consultation not only endangers one of the most valuable cultural monuments in Serbia, but also damages the reputation of Serbia as a responsible member of international organizations for the protection of cultural heritage", assesses Europa Nostra Serbia.
Evropa Nostra Serbia appeals to the Ministry of Culture, the City of Belgrade and all competent institutions to urgently and decisively review this project.
Identity of the city
Short-term interests, as emphasized, must not be placed before permanent values and cannot be a justification for violence against the most significant examples of our history and culture.
Belgrade Fortress is not only a witness of Serbian and European history, but also part of the identity of the city and its inhabitants, a valuable resource for the sustainable development of cultural tourism, which is why any intervention should be carried out with the greatest possible attention and respect for the law, it is stated.
Evropa Nostra Serbia reminds that in 2021 the Belgrade Fortress was included in the List of Seven Most Endangered Sites in Europe, and announces that it will send an urgent appeal to the European Federation of Evropa Nostra and other competent international bodies that monitor the situation at the Belgrade Fortress.
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