Heritage interpretation is taking place at natural or cultural heritage sites such as protected areas or historic buildings, or at heritage-based collections such as museums, zoos or botanical gardens. Heritage interpretation is practised in many countries around the world where it is taught at different levels. In Europe, it can

Nowadays, heritage interpretation is based on more active dialogue, playing a role in identifying heritage values through communication and participation with heritage communities and stakeholders.

Are heritage interpretation and heritage presentation different concepts? To what extent are they different, and how can we distinguish them? What are the purposes and roles of each concept? Who participates in the process of heritage interpretation and presentation processes?

Heritage interpretation sets out to support them. As a worldwide approach, it empowers people to take ownership of their shared heritage, and to discover the ‘sense of place’ of the many precious sites on our European continent. Heritage interpretation is deeply linked to …

Interpretation plan is a document that provides the policies, strategies and detailed advice for interpreting a heritage item. It is based on research and analysis and plans to communicate the significance of the item, both during a conservation project and in the ongoing life of the item.

Relating heritage interpretation more closely to European philosophies and education traditions should therefore help to understand better how this professional field can be significant for the EU, European states and the people living on this continent.

develop a qualified training in heritage interpretation at European level, promoting the employability of professionals and the valorisation and conservation of cultural and nat- ural heritage.

“Heritage Interpretation in a Globalized World”, is a challenging project. The reason for this is that globalisation includes diversity and this means that the understanding of heritage is as broad as how the individuals and cultures of the world understand and define heritage.

Interpreting Heritage is a practical book about the planning and delivery of interpretation that will give anyone working in the heritage sector the confi-dence and tools they need to undertake interpretation.

Heritage Interpretation Plans provide a structured approach to conveying information and stories about heritage sites to those visiting. While Heritage Interpretation Plans can be used at all levels, from single historic sites to regional planning efforts, this toolkit focuses on the method used in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Heritage Interpretation The Issues in Heritage Management series is a joint venture between Routledge and English Heritage. It provides accessible, thought-provoking books on issues central to heritage management. Each book within the series is designed to provide a topical intro-

Educationalists, heritage professionals and interpreters cooperated in this project, aiming at defining the competences and qualifications that mark the profession of heritage interpretation (HI) and at defining and supporting the path leading …

Heritage interpretation serves to facilitate the achievement all of these purposes: it aims to enrich experiences, stimulate activity and widen knowledge. Interpretation is a method for...

Heritage interpretation is an educational activity consisting of providing information on natural and cultural heritage to people visiting heritage sites and objects. Interpretation is done using a variety of techniques: talks, guided tours, (touch) panels, audio guides and others.

As heritage interpretation reaches maturity, it is timely to stand back and reflect upon the four decades since Freeman Tilden wrote Interpreting our Heritage (1957). Interpretation has...

This article introduces the notion, definitions, principles and some techniques of heritage interpretation. Being a useful tool for overcoming challenging translation, cultural and cross-cultural barriers heritage interpretation serves as means of transforming touristic product delivered

It provides background information about the role of interpretation in explaining natural and cultural heritage, presents a comprehensive list of essential recommendations for the management of sites for senior visitors and offers ideas on how to market sites to them.

In this three-day course, participants will familiarize themselves with the principles of quality heritage interpretation and will practice how to use interpretation on their own sites.

This paper summarizes scientific knowledge about how the heritage interpretation contributes to achieving greater learning outcomes, more intense emotional binding, higher awareness of heritage conservation and overall satisfaction with the visit. Thus, the heritage interpretation becomes a critical tool for creating competitive cultural or