{"id":5963,"date":"2026-07-31T22:07:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T20:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forte-cultura.network\/?p=5963"},"modified":"2026-08-05T11:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T09:21:15","slug":"a-major-step-forward-forte-cultura-submits-its-application-to-become-a-cultural-route-of-the-council-of-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forte-cultura.network\/de\/a-major-step-forward-forte-cultura-submits-its-application-to-become-a-cultural-route-of-the-council-of-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"A Major Step Forward: FORTE CULTURA Submits Its Application to Become a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Today, FORTE CULTURA has reached an important milestone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">After several months of intensive work by the Board, the Scientific Committee and many members of our network, we have officially forwarded the application documents for certification as a <strong>Kulturstra\u00dfe des Europarates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This is an important moment for the whole FORTE CULTURA community. It reflects years of cooperation, shared commitment and steady development. At the same time, it is important to underline that the submission of the application does <strong>not<\/strong> complete the process. On the contrary: it marks the beginning of a new and decisive phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In the coming months, the application will be reviewed by experts appointed within the Council of Europe Cultural Routes framework. In autumn, we expect to enter into direct dialogue with the evaluators, who will assess not only the quality of the documents submitted, but also the strength, coherence and vitality of our network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">During the preparation of the application, we had the opportunity to look carefully at where FORTE CULTURA stands today. We were able to appreciate several <strong>important strengths:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-25af45\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">a clearer and more focused European narrative: <strong>from bastions to bunkers \u2013 fortresses for culture and peace<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">a growing network of members across Europe;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">a stronger Scientific Committee and a substantial body of publications and research;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">active thematic and geographical clusters;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">annual congresses, seminars, pilot tours and study activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">cooperation with universities, experts, local authorities and heritage managers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">concrete work on cultural tourism, interpretation, youth, inclusion and accessibility;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">a renewed commitment to visibility, communication and common branding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">These are real achievements, and they belong to the whole network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, the application process has also shown us where we can still improve. Certification, if achieved, will not be only a recognition of what has already been done. It will also be a responsibility for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">For this reason, <strong>we ask all members to<\/strong> <strong>support the next phase actively<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In particular, we kindly invite members to:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-2e1861\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">make FORTE CULTURA clearly visible on their websites, with logo, link and a short textual reference;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">keep their member profiles and information up to date;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">share news, activities, publications and events with the network;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">contribute to cluster development and future cooperation projects;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">support data collection on visitors, activities, tourism impact and educational work;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">involve local guides, schools, universities, communities and tourism partners wherever possible;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">help demonstrate that FORTE CULTURA is not only an association, but a living European route.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The coming months will therefore be important. We should be pleased with the work completed, but also aware that the evaluation phase will require attention, responsiveness and cooperation from all of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Being recognised as a <strong>Kulturstra\u00dfe des Europarates<\/strong> would be a major step forward in the life of FORTE CULTURA. It would give our network stronger European visibility, greater institutional credibility and new opportunities for cooperation, tourism, research, education and heritage enhancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So today we can be happy \u2014 and cross our fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">But above all, we can continue working together, with the same conviction that has guided FORTE CULTURA from the beginning: transforming fortified heritage from places of conflict and defence into open spaces for culture, dialogue and peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thank you to everyone who contributed to this important step. The journey continues.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Filippo Cailotto<br>Pr\u00e4sident <br>FORTE CULTURA e.V.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, FORTE CULTURA has reached an important milestone. 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