Category: General
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Portsmouth (UK): „Fortifications at Risk” Conference, Fortress Study Group
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Fortress Study Group (FSG), an international symposium with excursions was held in Portsmouth, UK. FORTE CULTURA was represented by Natasa Urosevic, Olha Tikhonova and Dirk Röder, who enriched the conference with specialist contributions and best practices. On 5 September 2025, experts from Europe and the United Kingdom gathered…
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Alessandria (IT) becomes sixth FORTE CULTURA Station in Italy
The Citadel of Alessandria was designed by Ignazio Bertola on behalf of Vittorio Amedeo II of Savoy after the Treaty of Utrecht. Built between 1728 and 1732 by King Charles Emmanuel III, it was intended to serve as a barrier on the old Spanish military road between Genoa and Savona and to support the defence…
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The Fortress Königstein (DE) as Cultural Ambassador in China – our exhibition in Nanjing is opened!
We made it! On June 21, 2025, our exhibition “Königstein: The Safest Fortress of Germany” was solemnly opened in the City Wall Museum of Nanjing – and we were present there with a small delegation.
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Belfort (FR): Belfort fortress system becomes FORTE CULTURA station in France
Belfort was fortified from 1687 according to Vauban’s plans and subsequently extended. The fortress played a particularly important role in the 103-day siege of Belfort in 1870/71, one of the last major battles of the Franco-Prussian War. The centrepiece of the fortress is the Belfort Citadel on a rocky outcrop above the old town, with…
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Walcz (PL): German-Polish conference on the Pomeranian Wall
At the end of May, Polish and German experts on the fortress heritage of the 20th century met in the tranquil town of Walcz. A two-day conference with excursions shed light on the history of the Pomeranian Wall and the possibilities of valorisation and international networking. FORTE CULTURA and the Liberation Route Europe presented their…
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Colomares (ES): A Modern Castle of Memory between History and Imagination
In the sunlit hills of Benalmádena, Spain, a curious silhouette rises—not from the Middle Ages, but from the twilight of the 20th century. Castillo de Colomares, built between 1987 and 1994, is not a fortress born of war or defense, but a monument in the form of a castle, dedicated to the life and voyages…
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Flashbacks on the European Fortress Summer 2024: Oživlý Josefov (CZ) – A Glimpse into European History
In the enchanting fortified ideal city of Josefov, history isn’t just remembered—it comes alive. On July 12–13, 2024, Josefov Alive (Oživlý Josefov) turned time back to the golden age of this 18th-century military masterpiece. This event offered visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant heritage of one of Europe’s most significant fortresses,…
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Cross-Border Project on 80 years end of WWII in the Oder-Warta Region (DE-PL)
by Dirk Röder Small Projects Fund (KPF) 2021-2027The development and establishment of the “History Trail War Events 1945” was funded as part of the project “Remembering Together – 80 Years of the End of the Second World War 2025” within the framework of the Small Projects Fund (KPF) 2021-2027 of the PRO EUROPA VIADRINA Euroregion…
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Caserta (IT): FORTE CULTURA Members at FORTMED 2025 Congress
The FORTMED 2025 Congress, dedicated to the fortification heritage, convened in Caserta (Italy) with significant academic participation: 411 attendees and 197 papers were presented.
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FORTE CULTURA Congress 2025 at Forte di Bard (IT)
Cultural heritage and creativity for sustainable and inclusive tourism in fortified monuments; 26-29 March 2025, Fort di Bard (IT). Europe is facing major challenges in terms of sustainability, identity and social engagement…
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Forte di Bard (IT): General Assembly elects new FORTE CULTURA President
Dirk Röder (left) congratulates Filippo Cailotto on his new position as FORTE CULTURA President The FORTE CULTURA General Assembly 2025 took place on 27 March 2025 at the Forte di Bard fortress (IT). A total of 48 participants from 11 countries took part on site, with additional members following the professional online stream. The core…
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The Adaptive Reuse of Fortified Heritage – The Values that Matter
Illustrated with the Fort St. Elmo case study by John Ebejer There are various approaches to the conservation of built heritage and adaptive reuse is one of them. Adaptive reuse involves any activity that conserves the physical fabric and the historic value of a heritage building while concurrently providing the building with a new use…
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Creative tourism meets the New European Bauhaus: a shared vision for the fortified cultural heritage
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The NEB offers fortress managers, policy makers and cultural organisations a unique opportunity to combine the preservation of cultural heritage with
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The New European Bauhaus and the fortresses: How heritage can shape a sustainable future
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by Filippo M. Cailotto, The NEB offers fortress managers, policy makers and cultural organisations a unique opportunity to combine the preservation of cultural heritage with …
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Krakow (PL): FORTE CULTURA meets Liberation Route Europe and extraordinary fortress heritage
by Dirk Röder (title photo: XEvansGambitx) Partners and experts on the history of the end of the Second World War met in Krakow (PL) on the occasion of the Liberation Route Europe (LRE) annual congress 2025. With the Krakow Ghetto and the nearby Auschwitz concentration camp, the city is of great importance to many people…
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Valle Sabbia (IT): Rocca d’Anfo fortress becomes FORTE CULTURA station on Lake Idro
In February 2025, Giovanmaria Flocchini, President of the mountain municipality of Valle Sabbia, signed up to the FORTE CULTURA network. The aim is to further develop and valorise the mountain fortress for tourism…
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Msida (MT): University of Malta becomes FORTE CULTURA member
With the Department of Tourism Management of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accounting at the University of Malta, FORTE CULTURA has a strong partner…
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Creative Tourism and Fortified Cultural Heritage: A New Approach to Sustainable Tourism
Creative Tourism is an innovative approach that goes beyond passive sightseeing and promotes new perspectives through immersive and participatory experiences.
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Berlin (DE): FORTE CULTURA at ITB 2025
Around the world in three days – International Tourism Fair Berlin: The ITB is one of the largest tourism fairs in the world and a good opportunity for FORTE CULTURA to […]
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Sant’Oreste (IT): Bunker Soratte becomes new FORTE CULTURA station in Italy
The Soratte bunker is an underground bunker complex in the Italian municipality of Sant’Oreste, about 50 kilometres north of Rome. It was built between 1937 and 1943 in the Monte Soratte Mountain and served as the headquarters of the Wehrmacht units in the Mediterranean region until June 1944. The huge bunker complex was intended to…
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Announcement: FORTE CULTURA Congress 2025 – Shaping the future of fortified cultural heritage
European Cultural Heritage Experts to Gather in Italy to Explore Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism for Fortified Sites Forte di Bard, one of Europe’s most prestigious fortified heritage sites, will host the FORTE CULTURA Congress 2025 on March 27-28. Organized by FORTE CULTURA, the European Cultural Route of the Fortified Monuments based in Berlin, in collaboration…
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