Posadzka urbanistyczna w historycznych wnętrzach urbanistycznych - problemy ochrony, współczesne rozwiązania

Pavements constitute an important aspect of historic urban interiors. In Europe, there exist different policies of protecting this particular element of cities. In some countries, stone and brick pavements, developed in the course of time, are protected by law and preserved (Germany, Austria, The Czech Republic). Not only materials but also patterns are preserved and reconstructed during restoration works (Italy). In other countries, pavements are replaced in structure, material and patterns in accordance with contemporary standards of living (France, Great Britain). In some regions of Poland, the original structure of historic pavements is protected by the relevant legislation. Nevertheless, some pavements - especially in market squares of Polish cities - have been replaced by modern patterns and forms during recent restoration works, which has resulted in some changes in the character of urban interiors.