Church of Peace in Świdnica celebrates 25 years on UNESCO list

The Church of Peace in Świdnica is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The jubilee includes a series of events focused on heritage conservation, management, and cultural celebration.

Two-day commemorative activities began with a conference titled ‘Durability and Mission: 25 Years of the Church of Peace on the UNESCO List in the Perspective of the FEnIKS Program’. The event brought together experts in cultural heritage and monument conservation to discuss the ‘Świdnica model’ of protection. Additionally, an exhibition marking the 25th anniversary is being held in the Sejm of the Republic of Poland until September 18.

The celebrations concluded with a musical performance titled ‘Masterpieces of the Masters’. Renowned pianist Rafał Blechacz, winner of the XV International Chopin Piano Competition, performed works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Fryderyk Chopin alongside the Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Łukasz Borowicz.