The members of the Scientific Advisory Board of the European Cultural Route FORTE CULTURA provide information on their own and external specialist contributions concerning the cultural heritage of the fortified monuments.
Nuevo Libro: Castillos y Torres de Alicante (ES)
The historical dynamics of the Alicante region between the 11th and 15th centuries resulted in the proliferation of castles and towers in the mountains. This period was characterised by the region’s status as a contested territory with evolving borders, initially belonging to Šarq Al-Andalus and subsequently to the crowns of Aragon and Castile.
Viaje a Drácula: Estudio de caso de un evento turístico familiar en 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.
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”.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Creative tourism meets the New European Bauhaus: a shared vision for the fortified cultural heritage
The NEB offers fortress managers, policy makers and cultural organisations a unique opportunity to combine the preservation of cultural heritage with
The New European Bauhaus and the fortresses: How heritage can shape a sustainable future
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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