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Studia Europejskie –
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Publikacja dofinansowana przez Ministerstwo Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego na podstawie rozporządzenia Ministra Edukacji i Nauki z 3 sierpnia 2021 r. (Dz. U. z 2021 r. poz. 1514) w sprawie programu „Rozwój czasopism naukowych”.
Publication co-financed by the University of Warsaw within the “Excellence Initiative – Research University” programme.
Czasopismo otrzymało dofinasowanie w ramach Programu „Inicjatywa Doskonałości – Uczelnia Badawcza”.
The Role of Cultural Heritage in Shaping the Collective Identity of the People of Cluj-Napoca
Abstract
This study explores the impact of cultural heritage on collective identity and the ways in which it can influence the development of a sense of belonging. It examines the nexus between cultural heritage and collective identity in Cluj-Napoca, highlighting historical narratives, multiculturalism, and the social dynamics and dimensions of cultural heritage in urban areas. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of sustainable development in preserving the city’s cultural fabric. Through this research, the authors aim to offer insights into the complex interplay between urbanism, social sustainability, and place attachment, unravelling the threads that shape Cluj-Napoca’s distinctive collective identity.
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Language: English
Pages: 249-264
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Joldescu-Stan, G. and Dobra, D. (2025) "The Role of Cultural Heritage in Shaping the Collective Identity of the People of Cluj-Napoca". Studia Europejskie – Studies in European Affairs, 3/2025, pp. 249-264. DOI: 10.33067/SE.3.2025.14