Network Publications
Handbook of typical historical technologies of fortress constructions, 2014, English
Result of transnational cooperation in the project FORTE CULTURA to capitalise fortified cultural heritage for sustainable development and competitiveness of cities and regions. Produced by FORTE CULTURA Project in responsibility of the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Slovenia and the other project partners.
APPROPRIATE MONUMENTAL USE OF FORTRESSES, 2007, English, published under the responsibility of EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY VIADRINA FRANKFURT (ODER)
The concepts of new forms of utilization of fortresses (tourism, cultural site, historic exhibit, and entertainment site respectively) are nowadays a criterion to what extend a city or region can create impulses for its own development. Whoever can accomplish to turn the ruins of a fortress into an attractive asset, will be able to do the same with a factory, a biotope, or a landscape.
Guideline for effective e-marketing of fortified heritage ECCOFORT, 2014, English
The Online Marketing Guide takes you into the world of Internet marketing and teaches you the basics and strategies of successful product presentation. Begin to work actively on your publicity on the Internet. Draw attention to yourself, make it easier for potential customers to find your fortress, deliver targeted information and turn passive Internet surfers into paying visitors and purchasing online shoppers.
Social Media Concept for fortified heritage
ECCOFORT, 2014,English
Concept to implement social networking for significant improving of communication to fortress heritage, to increase the publicity, to contact and mobilise new target groups
This social media concept will help you to understand social media and to develop a strategy for dealing with it.
FORTE CULTURA Publishing Service GENERAL REPORT 2025, 2026, English
This document analyzes the evolution of FORTE CULTURA’s communication strategy from 2012 to 2025, highlighting the shift from newsletters to integrated digital publishing through blogs and social media, and the consolidation of all content production within the FORTE CULTURA Publishing Service.
Network Declarations
Daugavpils Declaration, 2011, English
Daugavpils Declaration 2011 calls for stronger European cooperation between fortified cities to better use and manage their defensive heritage. It stresses the need for shared research, knowledge exchange, and joint development in tourism and heritage management. The declaration frames this cooperation as a way to unlock the economic and cultural potential of fortified cities across Europe.
Josefov Declaration, 2014, English
Declaration of Josefov 2014 is a non-binding statement adopted by representatives of fortified ideal cities in Europe that confirms their shared interest in continuing cooperation on the protection, presentation, and coordinated use of fortification heritage. It emphasizes exchange of experience between participating cities and supports joint activities within the Forte Cultura network.
From the Member Stations
Underground mine tunnels of the Terezín fortress – hisotry, functions, problems, 2026, English
The book focuses on the extensive underground system of the Terezín fortress, describing its origin as part of an 18th-century bastion fortification and explaining how the network of military galleries was designed for defense, including enemy detection and countermining. It explores the structure, scale, and engineering of the tunnels, as well as their strategic functions for troop movement and protection.
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