Fourteen cases of heritage at risk in Europe preselected for 2026
The Advisory Panel of the 7 Most Endangered Programme – comprising European experts in history, archaeology, architecture, project analysis and finance – preselected fourteen endangered heritage sites located in twelve European countries for the 2026 edition of the programme. The preselection of the cases was made in the framework of the 7 Most Endangered Programme, a key civil society initiative dedicated to saving Europe’s heritage at risk led by Europa Nostra with the support of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Institute.
The nominations for the 7 Most Endangered Programme 2026 were submitted by public and private organisations active in the heritage field, or individual members of these organisations, coming from a Member State of the Council of Europe, with the endorsement of a Europa Nostra Member or Associate Organisation.
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These are the fourteen cases of heritage sites at risk in Europe* preselected for 2026:
- Goli Otok, CROATIA
- Katapola Village and Ancient City of Minoa, GREECE
- Fábri Watermill, Feked, HUNGARY
- Blower Hall, Esch-sur-Alzette, LUXEMBOURG
- British Barracks at Fort Chambray, Gozo, MALTA
- Cultural Landscape of Paštrovska Gora, MONTENEGRO
- Former Ministry of Social Affairs and Employability, The Hague, THE NETHERLANDS
- Vale de Milhaços Gunpowder Factory, Seixal, PORTUGAL
- Porcelain Factory “Karolina”, Jaworzyna Śląska, POLAND
- Reformed Church of Sântămăria Orlea, ROMANIA
- Steaua Romana Refinery, Câmpina, ROMANIA
- Weifert’s Brewery, Pančevo, SERBIA
- Church of Saint Anna, Bačko Novo Selo, SERBIA
- Church of San Estevo de Pousada, SPAIN
On the basis of the preselection made by the Advisory Panel last December, the Board of Europa Nostra selected the 7 Most Endangered heritage in Europe for 2026 in January.
For information about the heritage sites included on the final list of 7 Most Endangered 2026, read the dedicated press release.
* The sites are listed in alphabetical order of the country where they are located.
