German word

Kulturdenkmal

Pronunciation

IPA/kʊlˈtuːɐ̯dɛŋkmaːl/

Meaning

  • neuter nouncultural monument

Example

In der Altstadt gibt es viele Kulturdenkmäler.

There are many cultural monuments in the old town.

Illustration for Kulturdenkmal (cultural monument)

More examples

Das Backsteinhaus gilt als Kulturdenkmal der Region.

The brick house is considered a cultural monument of the region.

Core concept

A bridge, house, ruin, or artwork is preserved because it records human culture and has recognized heritage value.

Common phrases

  • ein Kulturdenkmal restaurieren

    restore a cultural monument

  • als Kulturdenkmal ausgewiesen

    designated as a cultural monument

  • das Kulturdenkmal besichtigen

    visit the cultural monument

Similar words

Denkmal: A historic or commemorative building or statue preserved as a memorial.
Kulturerbe: Cultural traditions, practices, and objects passed down through generations.
Weltkulturerbe: Cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO as having outstanding worldwide value.
Baudenkmal: A historically significant building preserved for its architectural heritage value.

Definition in German

Ein konkretes Zeugnis menschlicher Kultur, das wissenschaftlich oder rechtlich als erhaltenswert eingestuft ist.

Word origin

Kulturdenkmal is a German compound of Kultur and Denkmal, whose second element originally described a mark or sign that commemorates something.

Usage tips

  • The phrase unter Denkmalschutz stehen specifically indicates legal protection and does not merely mean that a place is old.

Other meanings

  • historic sitenoun
  • monumentnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Kulturdenkmalpflegecultural monument preservationnoun
  • Kulturdenkmalamtcultural monument officenoun

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