Online evaluation conference on European best practice
6. Mai 2021, Pula (HR), hosted by FORTE CULTURA and Juraj Dobrila Universität in Pula (HR)
The joint scientific committee FORTE CULTURA / EFFORTS organised an evaluation conference on the SUSTAINABLE VALORISATION OF FORTRESS HERITAGE under the patronage of the Juraj Dobrila University in Pula (HR). The online conference aims to support the cultural heritage of fortress monuments through the exchange and discussion of best practices across Europe on various topics. The aim is to develop an international and multidisciplinary scientific and research network and to exchange information and experience related to EUROPEAN BEST PRACTICES in the field of management and development of fortification monuments.
The conference programme focused on five key areas:
- The fortification system of Pula as an example of the development processes required for a large fortification complex
- Inventory and building research
- Restoration and monument protection, conversion and sustainable use
- Urban and regional development
- Tourism development and implementation
- Preparation of possible World Heritage nominations
The conference was recorded online. The video with all contributions can be found on our YouTube channel.
A summary report (EN) contains all information about the speakers and abstracts of the speeches, including the welcoming remarks at the beginning of the event.
List of presentations (EN):
- Models of Sustainable Valorisation of Fortified Heritage: Kristina Afrić Rakitovac / Nataša Urošević (Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, HR)
- The Visible Future of ‘Fortress Pula’: Sunčica Mustač / Katarina Marić (Historical and Maritime Museum of Istria)
- “Process Pula Underground” 2001-2021: Breda Bizjak (DAI – SAI Association of Istrian Architects)
- Fort Verudela – Experiences in Reconstruction and Revitalization for the Aquarium Purposes: Milena Mičić (Aquarium Pula)
- Fortification Architecture in Brijuni National Park: Snežana Smolić (NP Brijuni)
- Province of Trento: Catalogue of Austro-Hungarian fortifications and Fort Cadine’s candidacy for the European Heritage Label (video): Fiorenzo Meneghelli (Istituto Italiano dei Castelli, sezione Veneto, IT); Giuseppe Ferrandi (Fondazione Museo Storico del Trentino)
- Šibenik as Croatian and European best practice in fortified heritage management: Josip Pavić (Fortress of Culture Šibenik, HR)
- Rehabilitation of Fortress Kraków and Fortress Przemyśl with the reference to other fortresses in Poland as example of synergy in fortification rehabilitation: Krzysztof Wielgus / Anna Staniewska (Institute of Landscape Architecture of the Kracow University of Technology, PL)
- FORTE CULTURA – Cultural Route of Fortified Monuments; Sustainable fortress tourism as key for utilisation and economic effects: Dirk Röder (FORTE CULTURA ass. – Network of the Culture Route Fortified Monuments, DE)
- Fortified heritage of Kotor/Montenegro. Process of preparation of transnational World Heritage nominations: Ilija Lalošević (University of Montenegro, Faculty of Architecture); Milica Nikolić (National Commission of Montenegro for UNESCO)
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