THE ROLE OF OPEN-AIR CALVARIES IN THE CONTEXT OF LANDSCAPE HERITAGE PROTECTION OF THE EASTERN SUDETES

Abstract

The article concerns the meaning and landscape functions of Small Calvaries located in the Eastern Sudetes in the border area of the Czech Republic and Poland. The publication aims to indicate the main typological features of this type of calvary, taking into account the current behaviour of residents having a common sarcastic heritage. Due to the subject, interdisciplinary research was undertaken in the direction of valorization as well as environmental interviews. The use of geosociological methodology made it possible to assess the landscape in terms of its contemporary functions and potential threats. The research allowed us to distinguish two types of landscape layouts: elliptical and linear of a historical nature, and modern, mainly linear. Sociological research showed the attitude of local communities to the sacred heritage in the Eastern Sudetes.

Keywords

• europe
• the eastern sudetes
• sacral landscape
• little calvaries