Category: Locations
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Secrets of Terezín’s Underground Revealed!
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Beneath the fortified city Terezín (CZ) lies one of Europe’s most sophisticated historical defensive systems. Recent research has provided a detailed mapping of this underground network, revealing its complexity and […]
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Celebrating 100 Years of Guided Tours in Josefov’s Underground (CZ)
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In 2026, Josefov proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone: 100 years since the first official guided tours of its underground corridors began.
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Giżycko (PL): LTPL00354 FORT-UNION – cross-border interreg project
The cross-border interreg project FORT‑UNION is carried out by a coalition of partners: Municipality of Giżycko, Kaunas City Municipal Administration, Kaunas Fortress Park, Army Museum in Białystok, Boyen Fortress in Giżycko, Varėna District Municipality and associated organizations: Biebrza National Park, and Varėna’s Entrepreneurship Education Centre (among others).
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Christmas Gift for Josefov (CZ): Restoration of the Pipe Organ in the Fortress Church Completed
After two years of work, the restoration of the pipe organ in the Church of the Assumption in Josefov has been successfully completed. The project, launched in July 2024, was carried out under a contract with the renowned organ builder Ivan Bok from Krnov. All restoration works were undertaken with full respect for the church’s…
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FORTE CULTURA Online Member Meeting 2025
Sharing Tools, Strategies and Good Practices On 16 December 2025, FORTE CULTURA held its annual Online Member Meeting (OMM), bringing together fortress managers, researchers and partners from across Europe to […]
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Coming soon: URBACT IV Action Planning Networks (APN) new call
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In April 2026, a new call will be launched under the URBACT IV programme, with possilbe involvment of fortress-related topics and members of FORTE CULTURA and EFFORTS Europe.
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Ohrid (MK) wins Živa Award 2025
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We are happy to inform you that National Institute for Protection of Monuments of Culture and Museum – Ohrid (FORTE CULTURA member) is the winner of the prestigious Živa Award 2025 for the “Best Slavic Heritage Site”.
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Dracula Journey: A Case Study of a Family-Oriented Dark Tourism Event in Josefov (CZ)
The Dracula Journey is one of the most successful history-oriented events organized in the fortified ideal city Josefov (CZ). The event takes place in early November and spans two evenings, capturing the spooky and eerie emotions associated with this time of year.
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FORTIC Scientific Conference in Brijuni (HR): Strengthening the Culture of Peace through Fortified Heritage
From September 15 to 16, 2025, the National Park Brijuni in Croatia served as the backdrop for the international scientific conference titled “Fortified Architecture for the Culture of Peace – European Best Practice in Fortified Heritage Management”.
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Alessandria (IT) becomes sixth FORTE CULTURA Station in Italy
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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 […]
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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
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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 […]
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Flashbacks on the European Fortress Summer 2024: Oživlý Josefov (CZ) – A Glimpse into European History
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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 […]
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Cross-Border Project on 80 years end of WWII in the Oder-Warta Region (DE-PL)
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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 […]
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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
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Valle Sabbia (IT): Rocca d’Anfo fortress becomes FORTE CULTURA station on Lake Idro
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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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