FORTE CULTURA Science Blog

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.

Petrovaradin Fortress (RS): A Forgotten Masterpiece of Habsburg Military Engineering

Petrovaradin Fortress (RS): A Forgotten Masterpiece of Habsburg Military Engineering

Jul 6, 2026 10 min read

Today, we have a more history-oriented article of one of the most significant Habsbourg fortresses ever created – Petrovaradin. Author: Nenad Šeguljev, an independent researcher from Novi Sad, Serbia, specializing […]

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FORTE CULTURA visibility: an urgent request to all members

Jun 19, 2026 3 min read

FORTE CULTURA is preparing its application for certification as a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe. This is an important step for the future of our network and for […]

Sustainable Development Principles in Ukraine Fortifications

Sustainable Development Principles in Ukraine Fortifications

Jun 14, 2026 6 min read

Author: Oresta Remeshylo-Rybchynska; This article addressed the theme of sustainability and its growing significance in contemporary spatial, cultural, and architectural discourse.

FORTE CULTURA at the 13th Training Academy of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe

FORTE CULTURA at the 13th Training Academy of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe

May 31, 2026 2 min read

From 2 to 5 June 2026, FORTE CULTURA will take part in the 13th Training Academy of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, taking place in Pécs, Hungary, […]

FORTE CULTURA at the EICR seminar for certification

From Luxembourg with confidence: FORTE CULTURA moves closer to certification

May 11, 2026 3 min read

On 28–29 April, FORTE CULTURA took part in the training seminar for candidate Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe certification at the European Institute of Cultural Routes (EICR) in […]

Successfully completed Erasmus+ Spring School “European Fortified Landscapes – Sustainable Reuse” in Pula (HR)

Successfully completed Erasmus+ Spring School “European Fortified Landscapes – Sustainable Reuse” in Pula (HR)

May 10, 2026 2 min read

The intensive week-long Erasmus+ Spring School programme, which brought together 45 students and their professors from Technische Universität Graz, Università degli Studi di Cagliari and Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, along with Erasmus students from…

Experience the Ulm Federal Fortress (DE): Guided Tours, Insights & Living History

Experience the Ulm Federal Fortress (DE): Guided Tours, Insights & Living History

Apr 30, 2026 3 min read

The Ulm Federal Fortress is one of Europe’s most significant fortification systems, but many visitors only appreciate its scale, history and hidden structures through a guided tour. Each year, Ulm/Neu-Ulm Touristik GmbH and the Förderkreis Bundesfestung Ulm e.V. offer family-friendly tours as well as exclusive visits to rarely accessible outer forts.

FORTE CULTURA Publishing Service GENERAL REPORT 2025

FORTE CULTURA Publishing Service GENERAL REPORT 2025

Apr 11, 2026 26 min read

Over the past three years, the FORTE CULTURA Publishing Service has continued to grow. Today, we present a statistical overview of online content performance for all the years since 2012. This helps us better understand how interest in fortress heritage has evolved and how the platform contributes to promoting the goals of the FORTE CULTURA Network itself. Dear colleagues, please take a seat and enjoy the read!

From Cádiz to Europe: Join the FORTE CULTURA Congress 2026 in La Línea de la Concepción

From Cádiz to Europe: Join the FORTE CULTURA Congress 2026 in La Línea de la Concepción

Mar 31, 2026 4 min read

From 21 to 24 April 2026, FORTE CULTURA will gather in La Línea de la Concepción, Spain, for its Annual Congress and General Assembly under the title: “From Cádiz to […]

ALEA IACTA EST: the journey towards certification as a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe begins

ALEA IACTA EST: the journey towards certification as a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe begins

Mar 24, 2026 4 min read

The decision has been taken. On March 16, 2026, FORTE CULTURA officially notified the Executive Secretary of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe of […]

Online exhibition about Suomenlinna (FI) during the 20th Century

Online exhibition about Suomenlinna (FI) during the 20th Century

Mar 22, 2026 2 min read

The Degree Programme in History at the University of Helsinki and the Ehrensvärd Society have jointly published an online exhibition about the 20th century at Suomenlinna titled Sveaborgs 1900-tal – vägen till världsarv (“Sveaborg in the 20th Century – The Road to World Heritage”).

Call for Papers: 2nd Conference of the University Network for Cultural Routes Studies (Lugano, CH)

Call for Papers: 2nd Conference of the University Network for Cultural Routes Studies (Lugano, CH)

Mar 3, 2026 3 min read

The University Network for Cultural Routes Studies invites scholars and practitioners to submit papers for its 2nd International Conference, taking place 12–13 November 2026 in Lugano, Switzerland. The conference builds […]

Secrets of Terezín’s Underground Revealed!

Secrets of Terezín’s Underground Revealed!

Jan 29, 2026 2 min read

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 […]

Giżycko (PL): LTPL00354 FORT-UNION – cross-border interreg project

Giżycko (PL): LTPL00354 FORT-UNION – cross-border interreg project

Dec 30, 2025 3 min read

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). 

Coming soon: URBACT IV Action Planning Networks (APN) new call

Coming soon: URBACT IV Action Planning Networks (APN) new call

Dec 10, 2025 6 min read

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.

New Book: Castles and Towers in Alicante (ES)

New Book: Castles and Towers in Alicante (ES)

Oct 30, 2025 4 min read

The historical dynamics of the Alicante region between the 11th and 15th centuries resulted in the proliferation of castles and towers in the mountains.

Dracula Journey: A Case Study of a Family-Oriented Dark Tourism Event in Josefov (CZ)

Dracula Journey: A Case Study of a Family-Oriented Dark Tourism Event in Josefov (CZ)

Oct 17, 2025 11 min read

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

FORTIC Scientific Conference in Brijuni (HR): Strengthening the Culture of Peace through Fortified Heritage

Oct 2, 2025 13 min read

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”.