FORTE CULTURA Network

For the preservation and use
of the cultural heritage of fortified monuments

Month: February 2025

Daugavpils (LV): Daugavpils Fortress becomes FORTE CULTURA station in Latvia

Feb 14, 2025

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in 2025, Daugavpils, from the member stations, General, Network, News

Daugavpils Fortress (Dünaburg, Dwinsk) is located on the banks of the Daugava River in southeastern Latvia. It was built in 1810-1878 and, as a fortified ideal city with an area […]
Preserving the Czech Fortified Ideal Cities: National Support for Terezín and Josefov in the 21st Century

Feb 1, 2025

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in 2025, Heritage Protection, Josefov, Science Blog, Terezín

Author: Tomáš Jirouch The fortified cities of Terezín and Josefov, with their rich historical and architectural heritage, are among the most significant cultural landmarks in the Czech Republic. Over the […]