Il patrimonio europeo tra conservazione, preservazione e contestazione delle strutture di potere territoriale statale

European heritage between conservation, preservation, and contestation of State territorial power structures. European cultural heritage, often perceived as neutral and conservative, becomes a space of conflict and contestation, intertwining dynamics of preservation and renegotiation of territorial power. Through the analysis of patrimonialisation, heritage dissonance, and heritogenesis, this study reveals how heritage is used both to legitimise dominant narratives and to promote alternative visions. The research focuses on the role of European Capitals of Culture and the impact of digital technologies (GIS, AI) in reinterpreting and rethinking heritage management. It demonstrates that cultural heritage, far from being static, is a tool to renegotiate territorial identities and address contemporary challenges related to sustainability and inclusivity.