Sharp hike in number of protected historic monuments in Switzerland

The number of protected historic monuments in Switzerland has risen sharply. In 2022, there were close to 91,000 of them, 21% more than in 2016, said the Federal Statistical Office on Monday. The increase mainly concerns buildings of local importance (31%), and to a lesser extent those of regional importance (15%). +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox In all, protected monuments account for around 5% of the country's building inventory, while archaeologically protected areas represent 1.3% of the national territory. Switzerland has 4,092 objects of national importance in the fields of historic monuments and archaeology. + Preserving and restoring historic Swiss chalets in Canada In total, the statistical office identified 303,482 historic monuments across the country (12%): buildings, bridges, fountains and statues of historical, scientific or artistic interest that are included in cantonal and municipal inventories. Archeological sites double in surface area ...