Category: 2020
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Berlin (DE): FORTE CULTURA General Assembly 2022
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Around 35 members and guests from seven countries took part in the General Assembly, which was held online. In addition to the detailed reports from the Executive Board and the […]
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Germersheim (DE): Another Aktion Mensch project reduces barriers
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Following the successful completion of the Aktion Mensch project “Durchblick – Germersheim Erkennen,” the city of Germersheim has now received a second grant to further reduce barriers and expand inclusive […]
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Büdingen (DE): Fortress town of Büdingen becomes a FORTE CULTURA site
With the signing of the membership application by Mayor Erich Spamer, the town of Büdingen becomes the newest FORTE CULTURA member. The Upper Hessian fortress town not only features a […]
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Elbe Fortresses (DE-CZ): New FORTE CULTURA Image Folder
In a cross-border cooperation, the Elbe fortresses Grauerort, Dömitz, Magdeburg, Torgau, Dresden, Pirna, Stolpen, Königstein, Terezín, and Prague have developed and financed new FORTE CULTURA marketing tools. An attractive image […]
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Dęblin (PL): New associate member on the Vistula
The Polish town of Dęblin is located east of the Vistula River in the Lublin Voivodeship. Commissioned by Russia, the Ivangorod Fortress was constructed starting in 1832 and became one […]
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EFFORTS (BE): Annual Congress held online
The Belgian partner network EFFORTS held its annual congress in 2020 as an online event. Under the patronage of the cities of Oudenaarde (BE) and Šibenik (HR), around 60 members […]
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FORTE CULTURA Contact Tour – Fortress Heritage Poland
FORTE CULTURA Vice President Agnieszka Żurawska-Tatala visited ten Polish fortress sites during a one-week contact tour to introduce them to the FORTE CULTURA Cultural Route. Her itinerary included Modlin, Warsaw, […]
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Open Monument Day 2020 – digital
On Open Monument Day 2020, there were once again many exciting monuments to discover. Due to the COVID-19 situation, numerous sites innovatively invited visitors to take part virtually. Our member […]
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Launch of the FORTE CULTURA promotion “Fortress of the Week”
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in 2020As part of the campaign “FORTE CULTURA – Fortress of the Week,” one full member fortress is featured each week through several posts on social media. The aim of the […]
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European Fortress Day 2020
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The European Fortress Day (EFD) is organized by the FORTE CULTURA partner EFFORTS (European Federation of Fortified Sites) and will take place virtually in 2020 with a new concept. European […]
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FORTE CUTURA®: Application for certification as “Cultural Route of the Council of Europe” submitted
The application for certification of FORTE CULTURA® as a “Cultural Route of the Council of Europe” was submitted in Luxembourg just in time for the deadline. FORTE CULTURA® is thus […]
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Srebrna Góra (PL): Silberberg Fortress becomes a new network member
The Srebrna Gora fortress is the highest mountain fortress in Europe. Built between 1765 and 1777, it reinforced the defence of the Prussian state borders in Lower Silesia. The Silberberg […]
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Berlin (DE): General Assembly decides to change the name and statutes of the network
At this year’s virtual Annual General Meeting, far-reaching resolutions were passed that will have a lasting impact on the development of our network and cultural routes. The most striking change […]
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Berlin (DE): Cooperation agreement with EFFORTS expands network base and gives FORTE CULTURA members a voice in Brussels
The European Federation of Fortified Sites (EFFORTS) network, based in Brussels, was founded in 2017 in the Spandau Citadel. As a lobby organisation, EFFORTS is the interface between European institutions […]
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FORTE CULTURA launches Facebook and Instagram account
FORTE CULTURA is now using social media to increase its reach Facebook and Instagram. While the Instagram account is aimed more at the general public, the Facebook account is more […]
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Magdeburg (DE): Route of Reformation and FORTE CULTURA conclude cooperation agreement
The globally significant era of the Reformation and the development of early modern fortress architecture, although separated in time, belong to a shared historical epoch and influenced one another. These […]
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Berlin (DE): Handout “C19 consequences” for fortress monuments
The network office provides a comprehensive information and strategy paper on dealing with the “C19 consequences” in fortified monuments. It contains information and recommendations for ensuring the safest possible conditions […]
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Berlin (DE): Orte der Geschichte e.V. strengthens network
The Berlin-based association organizes guided tours and excursions to architectural remnants from the Cold War era (barracks, airfields, and bunker complexes).
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Stade (DE): Grauerort Fortress becomes a new network member on the Elbe
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Fort Grauerort, a Prussian fortress pearl on the Elbe, was built in the 19th century and developed into an attractive cultural location in the Hanseatic city of Stade under the […]
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Dresden (DE): Project Consultancy Elbe-Festungen
At the end of February, representatives of the fortresses in Stade, Königstein, Terezín (CZ), Torgau, Pirna, Magdeburg and Dresden (here Staatliche Schlösser, Burgen und Gärten Sachsen gGmbH) as well as […]
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Berlin (DE): Orte der Geschichte e.V. strengthens network
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The Berlin-based association organises guided tours and excursions to architectural legacies from the Cold War era (barracks, airfields and bunkers). The association is also committed to preserving the most modern […]
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