1. World Heritage Property Data. 2. Statement of Outstanding Universal Value. 3. Factors Affecting the Property

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1 1. World Heritage Property Data 1.1 Name of World Heritage Property Kalwaria Zebrzydowska: the Mannerist Architectural and Park Landscape Complex and Pilgrimage Park The manager perceives the need to change the name of the property. 1.2 World Heritage Property Details State(s) Party(ies) Poland Type of Property cultural Identification Number 905 Year of inscription on the World Heritage List Geographic Information Table Name Coordinates (latitude/longitude) Property (ha) Buffer zone (ha) Total (ha) Inscription year Kalwaria Zebrzydowska: the Mannerist Architectural and Park Landscape Complex and Pilgrimage Park / Total (ha) At present, verification of boundaries of the property and the buffer zone, according to the recommendations, is being carried out /retrospective inventory/. As the works are completed, an appropriate map will be sent to the Centre. 1.4 Map(s) Title Date Link to source Kalwaria Zebrzydowska: the Mannerist Architectural maps of inscribed property 04/12/1999 At present, verification of boundaries of the property and the buffer zone, according to the recommendations, is being carried out /retrospective inventory/. As the works are completed, an appropriate map will be sent to the Centre. Zebrzydowska Superior of the Monastry 1.7 Web Address of the Property (if existing) Other designations / Conventions under which the property is protected (if applicable) 2. Statement of Outstanding Universal Value 2.1 Statement of Outstanding Universal Value / Statement of Significance The draft of the Statement of Outstanding Universal Value has been submited to the and is waiting for an assessment. 2.2 The criteria (2005 revised version) under which the property was inscribed (ii)(iv) 2.3 Attributes expressing the Outstanding Universal Value per criterion The attributes will be defined after adoption of the retrospective SOUV 2.4 If needed, please provide details of why the Statement of Outstanding Universal Value should be revised 2.5 s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to Statement of Outstanding Universal Value 3. Factors Affecting the Property Other factor(s) Other factor(s) 1.5 Governmental Institution Responsible for the Property Bogdan Zdrojewski Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Minister of Culture and National Heritage 1.6 Property Manager / Coordinator, Local Institution / Agency Gracjan Kubica Bernardine Monastery and Sanctuary in Kalwaria Page 1

2 3.15. Factors Summary Table Factors summary table Name Impact Origin 3.1 Buildings and Development Housing Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Interpretative and visitation facilities 3.2 Transportation Infrastructure Ground transport infrastructure Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure 3.3 Services Infrastructures Water infrastructure Localised utilities 3.5 Biological resource use/modification Land conversion Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals Crop production Subsistence wild plant collection Subsistence hunting Forestry /wood production 3.7 Local conditions affecting physical fabric Wind Relative humidity Pests 3.8 Social/cultural uses of heritage Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses Society's valuing of heritage Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation 3.9 Other human activities Illegal activities Deliberate destruction of heritage 3.10 Climate change and severe weather events Storms Flooding 3.11 Sudden ecological or geological events Avalanche/ landslide Erosion and siltation/ deposition Fire (widlfires) 3.13 Management and institutional factors Low impact research / monitoring activities impact research / monitoring activities Management activities Legend Current Potential Negative Inside Outside Page 2

3 3.16. Assessment of current negative factors Assessment of current negative factors 3.1 Buildings and Development Spatial scale Temporal scale Impact Management response Housing localised ongoing significant no capacity and / or Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure 3.2 Transportation Infrastructure Trend restricted ongoing significant medium capacity increasing Ground transport infrastructure restricted ongoing significant low capacity increasing Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure 3.5 Biological resource use/modification localised ongoing significant medium capacity Land conversion localised ongoing minor no capacity and / or Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals restricted ongoing minor no capacity and / or Forestry /wood production restricted intermittent or sporadic minor medium capacity increasing 3.7 Local conditions affecting physical fabric Wind localised intermittent or sporadic minor medium capacity Relative humidity localised ongoing significant low capacity Pests restricted ongoing significant no capacity and / or 3.8 Social/cultural uses of heritage Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation 3.9 Other human activities localised ongoing minor no capacity and / or increasing extensive ongoing minor high capacity increasing Illegal activities restricted one off or rare minor low capacity Deliberate destruction of heritage restricted one off or rare minor low capacity 3.10 Climate change and severe weather events Storms extensive one off or rare minor no capacity and / or Flooding restricted one off or rare significant no capacity and / or 3.11 Sudden ecological or geological events Avalanche/ landslide restricted one off or rare minor medium capacity decreasing Erosion and siltation/ deposition localised ongoing minor low capacity 3.13 Management and institutional factors Management activities widespread ongoing significant medium capacity decreasing Page 3

4 3.17. s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to factors affecting the property s 4. Protection, Management and Monitoring of the Property 4.1. Boundaries and Buffer Zones Buffer zone status There is a buffer zone Are the boundaries of the World Heritage property adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value? The boundaries of the World Heritage property do not limit the ability to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value but they could be improved Are the buffer zone(s) of the World Heritage property adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value? The buffer zones of the World Heritage property do not limit the ability to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value but they could be improved Are the boundaries of the World Heritage property known? The boundaries of the World Heritage property are known by the management authority but are not known by local residents / communities / landowners Are the buffer zones of the World Heritage property known? The buffer zones of the World Heritage property are known by the management authority but are not known by local residents / communities/landowners. Development of the Town and District of Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, approved in Part of it is covered in the corresponding plan for the District of Lanckorona. An updated information has been sent in a separate file Is the legal framework (i.e. legislation and / or regulation) adequate for maintaining the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Integrity and / or Authenticity of the property? An adequate legal framework for the maintenance of the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Authenticity and / or Integrity of the World Heritage property exists but there are some deficiencies in implementation Is the legal framework (i.e. legislation and / or regulation) adequate in the buffer zone for maintaining the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Integrity and / or Authenticity of the property? An adequate legal framework for the maintenance of the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Authenticity and / or Integrity of the World Heritage property exists but there are some deficiencies in implementation Is the legal framework (i.e. legislation and / or regulation) adequate in the area surrounding the World Heritage property and buffer zone for maintaining the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Integrity and / or Authenticity of the property? An adequate legal framework exists for the area surrounding the World Heritage property and the buffer zone, but there are some deficiencies in its implementation which undermine the maintenance of the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Authenticity and / or Integrity of the property Can the legislative framework (i.e. legislation and / or regulation) be enforced? There is acceptable capacity / to enforce legislation and / or regulation in the World Heritage property but some deficiencies remain s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to boundaries and buffer zones of the World Heritage property 4.2. Protective Measures Protective designation (legal, regulatory, contractual, planning, institutional and / or traditional) The entire complex is a protected monument since it is on the register of scheduled monuments of the Vojevodship of Bielsko Biała. The protection afforded in this way is laid down in the Polish Act of the Protection of Cultural Property of 1962, as subsequently amended, and the Code of Administrative Procedure. It is the subject of special policies in the Local General Plan of Spatial s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to protective measures 4.3. Management System / Management Plan Management System The cultural landscape of Kalwaria Zebrzydowska with the routes of the avenues in the Park, the chapels, and the meadows and woods in the northeastern part are owned by the Bernardine monastery. The woods on theżarmountainare owned partly by the monastery and partly by the state, whilst theforestoflanckoronais in multiple private ownership. There is also a number of small residential and agricultural lots within the area that are in private ownership. As a national historical monument, Kalwaria Zebrzydowska comes within the purview of the State Service for the Protection of Monuments, and funds are made available for conservation from the Ministry of Culture and Arts through the offices of the General Coordinator of Monuments and the Regional Conservator of Monuments. Page 4

5 Local management is coordinated by the owner, the Bernardine Monastery, working with the State Service, which is represented by the District Conservator. The latter specialist is employed by the Council of the Town and District of Kalwaria Zebrzydowska and works in collaboration with the Town Architect. The Monastery has a scientific advisory council which includes distinguished architects, landscape architects, monument conservators, historic garden specialists, art historians, etc. This body is responsible for overseeing the work of the officials directly involved and advising them on policies for conservation and management. There is no overall management plan for the Park. However, there is a rolling programme of conservation and restoration projects agreed between those responsible for its management and approved by the scientific council. An updated information has been sent in a separate file Management Documents How well do the various levels of administration (i.e. national / federal; regional / provincial / state; local / municipal etc.) coordinate in the management of the World Heritage Property? There is coordination between the range of administrative bodies / levels involved in the management of the property but it could be improved Is the management system / plan adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value? The management system/plan is only partially adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value Is the management system being implemented? The management system is only partially being implemented Is there an annual work / action plan and is it being implemented? An annual work / action plan exists and many activities are being implemented Please rate the cooperation / relationship with World Heritage property managers / coordinators / staff of the following Local communities / residents Local / Municipal authorities Indigenous peoples Landowners Visitors Researchers Tourism industry Industry Fair Fair Fair If present, do local communities resident in or near the World Heritage property and / or buffer zone have input in management decisions that maintain the Outstanding Universal Value? Local communities have some input into discussions relating to management but no direct role in management zone have input in management decisions that maintain the Outstanding Universal Value? No indigenous peoples are resident in or regularly using the World Heritage property and / or buffer zone Is there cooperation with industry (i.e. forestry, mining, agriculture, etc.) regarding the management of the World Heritage property, buffer zone and / or area surrounding the World Heritage property and buffer zone? There is little or no contact with industry regarding the management of the World Heritage property, buffer zone and / or area surrounding the World Heritage property and buffer zone s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to human, expertise and training Please report any significant changes in the legal status and / or contractual / traditional protective measures and management arrangements for the World Heritage property since inscription or the last Periodic report 4.4. Financial and Human Resources Costs related to conservation, based on the average of last five years (relative percentage of the funding sources) Multilateral funding (GEF, World Bank, etc) 10% International donations (NGO s, foundations, etc) 0% Governmental (National / Federal) 10% Governmental (Regional / Provincial / State) 2% Governmental (Local / Municipal) 3% In country donations (NGO s, foundations, etc) 5% Individual visitor charges (e.g. entry, parking, camping fees, etc.) 0% Commercial operator payments (e.g. filming permit, concessions, etc.) 10% Other grants 60% International Assistance received from the World Heritage Fund (USD) Is the current budget sufficient to manage the World Heritage property effectively? The available budget is acceptable but could be further improved to fully meet the management needs Are the existing sources of funding secure and likely to remain so? The existing sources of funding are secure in the mediumterm and planning is underway to secure funding in the longterm Does the World Heritage property provide economic benefits to local communities (e.g. income, employment)? There is some flow of economic benefits to local communities If present, do indigenous peoples resident in or regularly using the World Heritage property and / or buffer Page 5

6 4.4.6 Are available such as equipment, facilities and infrastructure sufficient to meet management needs? There are some equipment and facilities but overall these are inadequate Administration Risk preparedness Tourism Enforcement (custodians, police) Medium Are such as equipment, facilities and infrastructure adequately maintained? Equipment and facilities are well maintained s, conclusion, and / or recommendations related to finance and infrastructure Under , a percentage value of own incomes intended for maintenance of the world heritage site has been entered Distribution of employees involved in managing the World Heritage property (% of total) Fulltime 60% Parttime 40% Distribution of employees involved in managing the World Heritage property (% of total) Permanent 60% Seasonal 40% Distribution of employees involved in managing the World Heritage property (% of total) Paid 100% Volunteer 0% Are available human adequate to manage the World Heritage property? A range of human exist, but these are below optimum to manage the World Heritage Property Considering the management needs of the World Heritage property, please rate the availability of professionals in the following disciplines Research and monitoring Promotion Community outreach Interpretation Education Visitor management Conservation Administration Risk preparedness Tourism Enforcement (custodians, police) Fair Fair Please rate the availability of training opportunities for the management of the World Heritage property in the following disciplines Research and monitoring Promotion Community outreach Interpretation Education Visitor management Conservation Do the management and conservation programmes at the World Heritage property help develop local expertise? A capacity development plan or programme is in place and partially implemented; some technical skills are being transferred to those managing the property locally but most of the technical work is carried out by external staff s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to human, expertise and training 4.5. Scientific Studies and Research Projects Is there adequate knowledge (scientific or traditional) about the values of the World Heritage property to support planning, management and decisionmaking to ensure that Outstanding Universal Value is maintained? Knowledge about the values of the World Heritage property is sufficient for most key areas but there are gaps Is there a planned programme of research at the property which is directed towards management needs and / or improving understanding of Outstanding Universal Value? There is considerable research but it is not directed towards management needs and / or improving understanding of Outstanding Universal Value Are results from research programmes disseminated? Research results are shared with local participants and some national agencies Please provide details (i.e. authors, title, and web link) of papers published about the World Heritage property since the last Periodic Report Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Polska Jerozolima skarbem Kościoła i narodu polskiego, Kalwaria Zebrzydowska 2002; Management of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Poland and Norway, Kraków s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to scientific studies and research projects 4.6. Education, Information and Awareness Building At how many locations is the World Heritage emblem displayed at the property? In many locations and easily visible to visitors Page 6

7 4.6.2 Please rate the awareness and understanding of the existence and justification for inscription of the World Heritage property amongst the following groups Local communities / residents Local / Municipal authorities within or adjacent to the property Local Indigenous peoples Local landowners Visitors Tourism industry Local businesses and industries Average Average Poor Average Poor Is there a planned education and awareness programme linked to the values and management of the World Heritage property? There is a planned education and awareness programme but it only partly meets the needs and could be improved What role, if any, has designation as a World Heritage property played with respect to education, information and awareness building activities? World Heritage status has influenced education, information and awareness building activities, but it could be improved How well is the information on Outstanding Universal Value of the property presented and interpreted? The Outstanding Universal Value of the property is adequately presented and interpreted but improvements could be made Please rate the adequacy for education, information and awareness building of the following visitor facilities and services at the World Heritage property Visitor centre Site museum Information booths Guided tours Trails / routes Information materials Transportation facilities Other Not needed Not needed s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to education, information and awareness building 4.7. Visitor Management Please provide the trend in annual visitation for the last five years Last year Two years ago Three years ago Four years ago Five years ago Decreasing Decreasing Decreasing Decreasing Decreasing Visitor management documents Is there an appropriate visitor use management plan (e.g. specific plan) for the World Heritage property which ensures that its Outstanding Universal Value is maintained? Visitor use of the World Heritage property is managed but improvements could be made Does the tourism industry contribute to improving visitor experiences and maintaining the values of the World Heritage property? There is limited cooperation between those responsible for the World Heritage property and the tourism industry to present the Outstanding Universal Value and increase appreciation If fees (i.e. entry charges, permits) are collected, do they contribute to the management of the World Heritage property? No fees are collected s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to visitor use of the World Heritage property 4.8. Monitoring Is there a monitoring programme at the property which is directed towards management needs and / or improving understanding of Outstanding Universal Value? There is considerable monitoring but it is not directed towards management needs and / or improving understanding of Outstanding Universal Value Are key indicators for measuring the state of conservation used to monitor how the Outstanding Universal Value of the property is maintained? Information on the values of the World Heritage property is sufficient to define key indicators, but this has not been done Please rate the level of involvement in monitoring of the following groups World Heritage managers / coordinators and staff Local / Municipal authorities Local communities Researchers NGOs Industry Local indigenous peoples Average Average Has the State Party implemented relevant recommendations arising from the World Heritage Committee? No relevant Committee recommendations to implement What information sources are used to collect trend data on visitor statistics? Entry tickets and registries Accommodation establishments Page 7

8 4.8.5 Please provide comments relevant to the implementation of recommendations from the World Heritage Committee s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to monitoring 4.9. Identification of Priority Management Needs Please select the top 6 managements needs for the property (if more than 6 are listed below) Please refer to question 5.2 Page 8

9 5. Summary and Conclusions 5.1. Summary Factors affecting the Property Summary Factors affecting the Property World Heritage criteria and attributes affected 3.1 Buildings and Development Housing II, IV preventing through cooperation with the local entities and the appropriate regulations of the local spatial development plan 3.2 Transportation Infrastructure Ground transport infrastructure II, IV 3.5 Biological resource use/modification Land conversion II, IV 3.7 Local conditions affecting physical fabric Actions Monitoring Timeframe Lead agency (and others involved) development of an alternative communication system it is necessary to stop the changes in the manner of land use daily field observations dependent upon introducing of legislative changes daily field observations longterm activity inspection at the level of the local spatial development plans regulations continuous activity legislative bodies, local authorities and local selfgovernments and residents legislative bodies, local authorities and local selfgovernments local authorities, local selfgovernments and residents Pests II, IV activities limiting spreading of horsechestnut leaf miners and other pests current observations current activities Monastery of Bernardine Fathers 3.8 Social/cultural uses of heritage Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community II, IV 3.13 Management and institutional factors Management activities II, IV Current relations aiming current observations to inform the residents of the values and the significance of the site continuous cooperation in the implementation of the projects current control of needs the matter that requires continuous activities the zone requires continuous activities Monastery of Bernardine Fathers Monastery of Bernardine Fathers and local selfgovernments More info / comment issues require relevant legal regulations at the state and voivodeship level 5.2. Summary Management Needs Summary Management Needs 4.1 Boundaries and Buffer Zones Boundaries could be improved Actions Timeframe Lead agency (and others involved) works to clarify the boundaries of the property are in progress The boundaries of the World Heritage property are not known by local residents / communities / landowners current educational activities and activities building the knowledge about the site The buffer zones of the World Heritage property are not known by local residents / communities/landowners current educational activities and activities building the knowledge about the site 4.3 Management System / Management Plan There is little or no contact with industry regarding management the cooperation does not exist due to the fact that the neighbourhood of the site is deprived of industry works in progress the matter that requires continuous activities the matter that requires continuous activities Monastery of Bernardine Fathers in cooperation with the National Heritage Board of Poland Monastery of Bernardine Fathers Monastery of Bernardine Fathers More info / comment Page 9

10 4.4 Financial and Human Resources Inadequate equipment and facilities 4.8 Monitoring Key indicators have not been defined need to aquire additional external financial monitoring indicators will be defined as the boundaries of the property are claryfied and the RSOUV is adopted continuous activity Monastery of Bernardine Fathers available equipment is sufficient to fulfill current needs but there is a constant need for modernization monitoring indicators will be defined as the boundaries of the property are claryfied and the RSOUV is adopted Monastery of Bernardine Fathers in cooperation with the National Heritage Board of Poland Page 10

11 5.3. Conclusions on the State of Conservation of the Property Current state of Authenticity The authenticity of the World Heritage property has been preserved Current state of Integrity The integrity of the World Heritage property is intact Current state of the World Heritage property s Outstanding Universal Value The World Heritage property s Outstanding Universal Value has been maintained Current state of the property's other values Other important cultural and / or natural values and the state of conservation of the World Heritage property are predominantly intact 5.4. Additional comments on the State of Conservation of the Property s 6. World Heritage Status and Conclusions on Periodic Reporting Exercise 6.5 Please provide suggestions for improvement of the Periodic Reporting questionnaire 6.6 Please rate the level of support for completing the Periodic Report questionnaire from the following entities UNESCO State Party Representative Advisory Body Very poor Very good Very poor 6.7 How accessible was the information required to complete the Periodic Report? All required information was accessible 6.8 The Periodic Reporting process has improved the understanding of the following The concept of Outstanding Universal Value The property's Outstanding Universal Value The concept of Integrity and / or Authenticity The property's Integrity and / or Authenticity Managing the property to maintain the Outstanding Universal Value Monitoring and reporting 6.9 Please rate the followup to conclusions and recommendations from previous Periodic Reporting exercise by the following entities UNESCO State Party Site Managers Advisory Bodies Satisfactory Not Applicable Not Applicable 6.1 Please rate the impacts of World Heritage status of the property in relation to the following areas Conservation Research and monitoring Management effectiveness Quality of life for local communities and indigenous peoples Recognition Education Infrastructure development Funding for the property International cooperation Political support for conservation Legal / Policy framework Lobbying Institutional coordination Security Other (please specify) Very positive Very positive No impact No impact Very positive Very positive 6.2 s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to World Heritage status 6.3 Entities involved in the preparation of this Section of the Periodic Report Governmental institution responsible for the property Site Manager/Coordinator/World Heritage property staff 6.4 Was the Periodic Reporting questionnaire easy to use and clearly understandable? no 6.10 Summary of actions that will require formal consideration by the World Heritage Committee Name of World Heritage Property Reason for update: The manager perceives the need to change the name of the property. Statement of Outstanding Universal Value / Statement of Significance Reason for update: The draft of the Statement of Outstanding Universal Value has been submited to the and is waiting for an assessment. Geographic Information Table Reason for update: At present, verification of boundaries of the property and the buffer zone, according to the recommendations, is being carried out /retrospective inventory/. As the works are completed, an appropriate map will be sent to the Centre. Map(s) Reason for update: At present, verification of boundaries of the property and the buffer zone, according to the recommendations, is being carried out /retrospective inventory/. As the works are completed, an appropriate map will be sent to the Centre s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to the Assessment of the Periodic Reporting exercise Page 11