City of Chemnitz congratulates the Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří mining region on its World Heritage title
Statement by Lord Mayor Barbara Ludwig
The Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in Baku on Saturday.
Lord Mayor Barbara Ludwig congratulates all those involved in the application process: "I am delighted with the Commission's decision and offer my warmest congratulations on the World Heritage title for the mining region! 20 years of perseverance and passion for the common goal have finally paid off: the identity of the Free State has its undisputed roots in the centuries-long history and tradition of the Ore Mountains.
The title can and will be a great boost for the entire region. I am looking forward to it. As a candidate for the title of Capital of Culture 2025, we feel encouraged. Thank you to everyone who believed in the big goal and are now rightly celebrating our success."