Dear Reader,
Before I take you along on my journey, let me first introduce myself!
Hi, my name is Mareike. I am an avid traveler and heritage enthusiast, passionate about discovering how cities tell their stories through architecture, urban planning, and the connections people have with them.
With the support of the OWHC Young Traveling Scholarship, I have the chance to explore four very different World Heritage Cities across four countries:
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Bruges, Belgium
Le Havre, France
Edinburgh, Scotland
Each of these cities reveals a different face of urban heritage and planning, whether that is the iconic network of Amsterdam’s grachten, the medieval town center of Bruges, the post-war architecture of Le Havre, or the historic streets of Edinburgh. Together, they offer a journey through centuries of resilience, innovation, and identity.
As I travel, I hope to share with you these digital postcards. These are not only impressions and photographs but also reflections on how World Heritage Cities are more than preserved monuments. They are living places where heritage and everyday life intertwine, shaping ideas for the future of urban sustainability.
So, if you’re ready to discover the many different layers of World Heritage Cities, I invite you to travel along with me.
Warm greetings,
Mareike