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Formed: 1975 Established: 1977

This page last updated:12/10/2012

Damanhur, Federation of Communities

Baldissero Canavese, Turin,

Italy

Damanhur is a collective dream transformed into reality thanks to the creative power of positive thought -- a Spiritual EcoCommunity nestled in the hills of Northern Italy that promotes a culture of peace and holistic sustainability through solidarity, respect for the environment, arts and education. The philosophy of Damanhur is based on action, optimism and upon the idea that every human being lives to leave something of themselves to the others and to contribute towards the growth and evolution of the whole of humanity.

Damanhur, Federation of Communities comprises many different settlements extending over 1,200 acres of Piedmont’s pristine Valchiusella valley, in the foothills of the Italian Alps. Damanhur has a population of around a thousand citizens, with embassies and supporters in Italy, Europe, Japan and the United States. Founded in 1975, the Federation has its own Constitution, a complementary currency system, a daily paper, art workshops, a medical and science research center, a Study Center, a school system (from nursery to middle school).

Every year thousands of people visit Damanhur to experience the social model and study the philosophy, but what sets Damanhur apart from other eco and spiritual communities is the Temples of Humankind. Often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World," the Temples were dug by hand from the stone mountain by the people of Damanhur.

As Daniela Biancolini, architectural inspector for the Italian Heritage Ministry, has said: "Nothing like this exists outside of the films of Indiana Jones."

Damanhur offers events, activities and courses all year round. Damanhur and the Temples can be visited for a short time and for longer periods of study, vacation or regeneration.

Partial list of awards:

2008: Damanhur recognized as an example of applying the Earth Charter.

2007: Community Magazine declares Damanhur "The Most Beautiful Community in the World".

2007: The Green Flag is awarded to two Damanhurian houses: Aval and Prima Stalla farm.

2005: Award for Sustainable Communities awarded by an agency of the United Nations as a model for a sustainable future.

Website: http://www.damanhur.org

Contact:

Via Pramarzo, 3
Baldissero Canavese, Turin 10080 Italy
Phone: +39 0124 512205, +39 0124 512226

Links:

Damanhur, Federation of Communitites: official website

Damanhur blog: Damanhur Community and Friends: official blog

Damanhur Facebook page

Damanhur twitter page

Damanhur youtube channel

Damanhur flickr photo group

International Telephone Info

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Damanhur: For a Culture of Peace ~ Part 1

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Former/Other Names: Damanhur

This page last updated:12/10/2012

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Visit our website: http://www.damanhurwelcome.com

Network Affiliations:

GEN - Global Ecovillage Network

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Housing in our community is incidental to employment and therefore fair housing laws do not apply (though employment discrimination laws may).

Population Members(adults and children): 500 Non-member Residents: 1000 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Other Labor Contribution: Expected
Land and Buildings Other Area: 1482.6 acres (600.0 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 85	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (esoteric tradition) Educational Style(s): Private school at the community :: Private school off the property :: Public schooled

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