Cistercian landscapes connecting Europe awarded European Heritage Label

An area of Cistercian landscapes connecting Europe (Austria, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Slovenia) has been awarded the prestigious European Heritage Label for playing a significant role in Europe's history, culture, and the development of the Union. The European Commission, which awards the status, considers applications every two years. In Czechia this pertains to the northern Plzen region around the Plasy Monastery. According to the local authorities the title will help Plasy gain prestige and increase its chances of acquiring EU subsidies and grants for special projects.