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1 | Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in the EU Macro Regions
Tourism Catalogue | Alpine Region. The Natural Beauty
Cultural Routes
of the Council of Europe
in the EU Macro Regions
Tourism Catalogue
Routes4U Project
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Tourism Catalogue
Forewords............................................................................................................................. 4
I. The Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe........................................... 7
A. The Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in a nutshell........ 7
B. Cultural Route Certification ......................................................................... 7
C. The Routes4U Joint Programme ................................................................. 8
D. The Training Academy...................................................................................... 8
E. The E-learning module..................................................................................... 8
F. The Online Trip Planner .................................................................................. 8
II. EU macro-regional strategies............................................................................ 9
The EU macro-regional strategies in a nutshell...................................... 9
A. Branding Strategy of the macro-regions..............................................10
Β. Brand slogans for the macro-regions.....................................................11
ΙΙΙ. The Tourism Catalogue........................................................................................11
The Tourism Catalogue in a nutshell...........................................................11
1. Adriatic - Ionian Region..........................................................................12
2. Danube Region............................................................................................ 34
3. Baltic Sea Region....................................................................................... 60
4. Alpine Region............................................................................................... 82
Routes Certifications.................................................................................................106
The tourism catalogue is developed in the framework of Routes4U.
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Forewords
Launched in 1987 by the Council of Europe as a tool for promoting the Dear reader,
transnational dimension of European heritage, the Cultural Routes of I am happy to invite you to explore this tourism catalogue which will
the Council of Europe are unique in their commitment to the creation of guide you along the cultural routes in the four Macro Regions. I hope
a common European identity. More relevant than ever in a multicultur- very much that the Routes4U project between the European Commis-
al Europe facing many economic, geo-political and diversity challeng- sion and the Council of Europe will contribute to the economic recovery
es, they reflect the fundamental values of the Council of Europe: human of the tourism sector. The European Commission has always support-
rights, cultural democracy, cultural diversity and mutual exchanges ed growth and job creation in the tourism sector by bringing together
across borders. economic clusters, cultural actors and innovative projects to make the cultural offer in the
In this framework, I am pleased to present this tourism catalogue of local tourism prod- four macro regions more attractive.
ucts and services of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe. The branding shown You will discover successful macro-regional projects on cultural heritage, like the “CCApls
within relate to cultural heritage and tourism in the 4 EU macro-regions, crossing the Ion- project” relevant for the EUSALP, the Iron Age Danube (Danube Transnational Programme)
ic-Adriatic, Alpine, Danube and Baltic regions. The strategies you will find bring togeth- relevant for the EUSDR, “Industrial Heritage” project (Estonia-Latvia) relevant for the EU-
er the brands of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe and, in turn, aim to underly SBSR or “Cultural and Creative Regional Ecosystems (CCRE-S3)”, relevant for the EUSAIR
their uniquness as cultural tourism destinations. in cooperation with the regions of Aragon and Tuscany regions. Those projects are support-
The project is implemented through Routes4U, the 2017-2020 Joint Programme between ed by Interreg programmes and aim at preserving and promoting the natural beauty of
the Council of Europe, Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes (EPA), and the Euro- parts of our common history.
pean Commission, Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy. More recently, the European Commission has proposed a massive recovery plan to sup-
Cultural Routes are successful transnational models for regional development inviting the port the tourism sector by ensuring liquidity for tourism businesses, in particular SMEs,
traveller to experience the authentic culture of a series of thematically linked destinations, by creating travelers packages and guidelines for the regions, as well as specific measures
providing an excellent opportunity to foster local traditions, arts and crafts and sources of for rebooting the tourism and cultural sectors. The European Union also continues to pro-
revenue for the local population. The certified Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe are vide liquidity to businesses affected by the pandemic through the Coronavirus Response
unique legally established destination networks that invite travellers to take the time to Instrument Initiative in co-operation with Member States. One of the priorities is to save
discover European heritage off the beaten track, often in remote rural areas that may prof- jobs in the tourism sector. The European Commission also supports partnerships between
it the most from the development of sustainable cultural tourism. employment services, social partners and companies to facilitate reskilling, especially for
seasonal workers.
Stefano Dominioni In order to boost the tourism recovery, the Commission is connecting citizens to local tour-
Executive Secretary, Enlarged Partial Agreement ism offer by promoting local attractions and tourism and Europe as a safe tourist destina-
on Cultural Routes, Council of Europe tion. By doing so, the Commission will work with Member States to promote a patronage
Director, European Institute on Cultural Routes, voucher system under which customers can support their favorite hotels or restaurants.
The Commission will also promote pan-European communication campaigns featuring Eu-
Luxembourg
rope as a number one tourist destination.
To complement short-term measures, the Commission will continue to work with Member
States to promote sustainable tourism in line with the European Green Deal and encour-
age a digital transformation of tourism services to offer more choice, better allocation of
resources and new ways of managing travel and tourist flows.
All of those measures are designed to continue to support Europe’s cultural heritage and
to keep the European continent attractive for tourists.
I am convinced that this tourism catalogue will give you a flavor for travel possibilities in
the four Macro Regions.
Lena Andersson Pench
European Commission
Director
Directorate General for Regional & Urban Policy
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The Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes I. The Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
of the Council of Europe (EPA) established in 2010 seeks to
reinforce the potential of Cultural Routes for cultural coopera- A. The Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in a nutshell
tion with a particular focus on themes of symbolic importance
for European unity, history, culture and values and the discov- Launched by the Council of Europe in 1987, the Cultural Routes demonstrate, by means of a jour-
ery of less well-known destinations. Also, it helps to strength- ney through space and time, how the heritage of the different countries and cultures of Europe
en the democratic dimension of cultural exchange and tourism contributes to a shared and living cultural heritage.
through the involvement of grassroots networks and associa- The Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe are transnational grass-roots networks. They act as
tions, local and regional authorities, universities and profession- channels for intercultural dialogue and promote a better knowledge and understanding of Europe-
al organisations. It contributes to the preservation of a diverse an shared heritage.
heritage through theme-based and alternative tourist itineraries As of 2020, 38 “Cultural Route of the Council of Europe” certified networks provide a wealth of
and cultural projects. leisure and educational activities for all citizens across Europe and beyond. They cover a range of
The EPA counts today 34 member States and awards the certifi- different themes, such as architecture, cultural landscape, gastronomy or major figures of Europe-
cation “Cultural Route of the Council of Europe”. For more infor- an art, music and literature.
mation: www.coe.int/routes
The European Institute of Cultural Routes (EICR) was B. Cultural Route Certification
set up in 1998 as part of a political agreement between the The certification “Cultural Route of the Council of Europe”
Council of Europe and the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg (Min- is a guarantee of excellence. Every year, the certification is award-
istry of Culture, Higher Education and Research). The Institute ed by the EPA to legally constituted networks, working on a Euro-
assists the EPA on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in pean theme and implementing activities in at least three Council of
the evaluation cycles of certified Cultural Routes and candidate Europe member States.
networks to the “Cultural Route of the Council of Europe” certifi-
The development of a Cultural Route requires to:
cation. Also it implements European projects promoting greater
awareness of the existing links between cultural heritage, tour- Define a theme that is representative for European values and common to several European
ism, regional development and the environment, and coordi- countries;
nates a University Network.The Institute gives visibility to and 1. Identify heritage elements, that can be tangible and intangible;
disseminates information on the certified Cultural Routes of the 2. Create a network with a legal status, involving at least three European countries;
Council of Europe crisscrossing the 50 signatory countries of the
European Cultural Convention and beyond. 3. Coordinate common activities in the main field of actions;
4. Ensure a common visibility and coherence of the project across Europe.
C. The Routes4U Joint Programme
Routes4U is a joint programme between the Council of Europe
(EPA on Cultural Routes) and the European Union (DG Regio). The
30-months project (2017-20) aims to foster regional development
through the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe programme in
the four EU macro-regions, according to the Faro Convention.
Its objectives include:
• To foster sustainable growth for creative industries and tourism sector in the EU macro-regions
• To strengthen the cultural tourism sector and develop cultural routes projects in the EU mac-
ro-regions
• To improve the visibility of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in the EU macro-regions
• To encourage regional investment along the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
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D. The Training Academy II. EU macro-regional strategies
Each year in late May or early June, a Training Academy for the Cultural Routes managers and The EU macro-regional strategies in a nutshell
partners is organised by the EPA and the European Institute of Cultural Routes in close collabora-
tion with one of the certified Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe. A European Union (EU) macro-regional strategy is a policy
framework which allows countries located in the same region to
The Training Academy aims to provide training on specific current issues in the field of cultural
jointly tackle and find solutions to problems or to better use the
heritage management and tourism promotion to Cultural Routes operators.
potential they have in common.
E. The E-learning module EU macro-regional strategies are initiated and requested by EU
and non-EU Member States located in the same geographical
The Routes4U Project’s overall objective of fostering regional development through transnation- area via the European Council. These strategies deal with com-
al cultural routes, heritage policies and practices is achieved by means of several different actions, mon challenges and opportunities identified in each macro-re-
including capacity building activities such as workshops and e-learning. gion. As intergovernmental initiatives, the implementation relies
The Routes4U e-learning course is available on the Council of Europe platform and is promoted on the commitment of the participating countries.
also by selected universities and on the websites of different stakeholders of Routes4U Project.
The course is hosted by the HELP Council of Europe platform: the access is free and unlimited, but
registration is compulsory. Four macro-regional strate-
You can access the modules through the Routes4U e-learning course here: https://pjp-eu.coe.int/ gies have been adopted
en/web/cultural-routes-and-regional-development/e-learning. so far by the EU: the EU Strat-
egy for the Baltic Sea Region
F. The Online Trip Planner (2009), the Danube Region
Among the tools created by the Routes4U Project was a digital platform with touristic informa- (2010), the Adriatic and Ionian
tion regarding the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe and other points of interest in the four Region (2014) and the Alpine
EU macro-regions (Adriatic-Ionian, Alpine, Baltic Sea Region and Danube Region). Now available Region (2015). The four EU
online, it has the following features: macro-regions encompass
27 countries with more than
• an interactive map with points of interests
340 million people.
in the four EU macro-regions
• a trip planner for the general audience to plan a journey through a city, a country or Europe
Explore the Trip Planner here https://routes4u.culture-routes.net
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A Branding Strategy of the macro-regions Β. Brand slogans for the macro-regions
A branding strategy for the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe has been developed for the In line with the above considerations, the following slogans were
four EU macro-regions (Adriatic-Ionian, Alpine, Baltic Sea and Danube Region) which is a result of proposed of the 4 macro-regions.
three phases: Audit, Brand development and recommendations on brand implementation.
According to the results of the study, all 4 macro-regions share a set of core brand values: Adriatic - Ionian: Go AIRound Danube: Meet you at the Centre
• Original/Authentic/Unique elements Nature: beautiful landscape and attractions/ herit- “Go AIRound” is an invitation for the traveler to In terms of location, Danube countries are the
age (earth), sea (water), sky (air), and warm, friendly (fire) be active, to experience the region and to form ‘centre’ of Europe and could attract the tour-
• Culture/Synthesis/Diversity: represents the cultural amalgam/mixture of lands with si- a connection with the AIR, the Adriatic-Ionian ist market with this slogan that encomprasses
multaneously common and diverse culture, traditions, customs and people, that are magically Region. “Go AIRound” is a personal invitation the notions “Place Where Europe Meets”, “The
connected. for visitors to explore the diversity and quality Spirit of Europe”, “The River that Connects”, and
of the AIR experience – to discover themselves, reflect the connection and diversity of cultures,
On the other, there is a distinctive brand value which characterises each macro-region: to approach the other and to explore the place, convey the sense of rich history and endurance
through life-changing authentic experiences in and is an invitation for the travelers to experi-
the area which has been called “the cradle of ence the region.
civilisation”.
Adriatic - Ionian Region
Baltic Sea: Shining to the world Alpine: The Natural Beauty
Aesthetic: Positive experiences and emotions,
the human touch - Other words that could be This slogan is an invitation for the traveler to This slogan is an invitation for the traveler to
used are: Inspiring, Arousing, Awakening, Re- experience the brand values of the macrore- experience the brand values of the macrore-
freshing, Breathtaking, Emotions. gion: trade, trust, equality, sustainability, in- gion: Nature in the meaning of Pristine, Virgin,
novation and openness, whereas the “shining” Natural, Fresh, Pure environment.
such as the Baltic sea lighthouses, a trademark
for all the geographical area, adds up to the
Danube Region idea of spreading the light to the whole world.
Fascinating history: Danube is the place
where Europe Meets, The Story of Europe.
Baltic Sea Region
Innovation: Trade, Trust, Equality, Sustainabil-
ity, Innovation and Openness. ΙΙΙ. The Tourism Catalogue
The Tourism Catalogue in a nutshell
The Tourism Catalogue was created in the context of a Call for proposals by the Council of Europe,
Alpine Region in order to implement the branding strategies created by independent experts for the EU mac-
ro-region to increase the visibility of both the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe and the
Natural: In the meaning of Pristine, Virgin, macro-region concerned.
Natural, Fresh, Pure environment.
The Tourism Catalogue presents a selection of tourism products and services from within the Cul-
tural Routes of the Council of Europe which cross the territory of the EU four macro-regions.
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Tourism Catalogue | Adriatic-Ionian Region. Go AIRound Tourism Catalogue | Adriatic-Ionian Region. Go AIRound
01 Landscapes of the Mediterranean diet 11 EuroVelo 13, Bulgaria to Greece stage
Phoenicians’ Route Iron Curtain Trail
Italy Greece & Bulgaria
02 Roman Historical Site: Buthrotum 12 Croatian Landscapes
Roman Emperors and Danube Wine Route and wine Cellars
Albania Iter Vitis Route
Croatia
03 “Mana” Olive Tree of Kalamata
Routes of the Olive Tree 13 Crypt of the Original Sin
Greece Prehistoric Rock Art Trails
Italy
04 Tirana & BUNK’ART
ATRIUM - Architecture of Totalitarian 14 The city of Subotica
Regimes of the 20th Century In Europe’s Réseau Art Nouveau Network
Urban Memory Serbia
Albania
15 Cappella Palatina Palermo
05 Via Bradanica hiking path Routes of El legado andalusí
from Ordona to Matera Italy
Via Francigena
Italy 16 Guardia Piemontese
Routes of Reformation
06 MIC International Museum Italy
of Ceramics in Faenza
European Route of Ceramics 17 Saint Martin Church
Italy on the Via Latinorum
Saint Martin of Tours Route
07 Bare Cemetery Slovenia
European Cemeteries Route
Bosnia & Herzegovina 18 La route du sacre & Ravenna
Via Charlemagne
08 Daruvar Spa Italy
European Route of Historic Thermal Towns
Croatia 19 Studenica Monastery
TRANSROMANICA
09 Museum of Typography The Romanesque Routes
European Route of Industrial Heritage of European Heritage
Greece Serbia
10 Castle of Charles V in Lecce
European Routes of Emperor Charles V
Italy
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Tourism Catalogue | Adriatic-Ionian Region. Go AIRound Tourism Catalogue | Adriatic-Ionian Region. Go AIRound
Phoenicians’ Route Roman Emperors and Danube Wine Route
Italy Albania
01 Landscapes CONTACT
Archaeological and Landscape
02 Roman Historical Site CONTACT
Roman Historical Site
of the Mediterranean Diet Park of Valley of the Temples Buthrotum Buthrotum
Agrigento, Sicily District of Sarandë,
Situated along the Sicilian Route of the Phoenicians’ Cultur- The Roman Historical Site of Buthrotum is situated along
T: +39 0922 1839996 County of Vlorë
al Route of the Council of Europe, Landscapes of the Medi- www.parcovalledeitempli.it the Illiricum Trail of the Roman Emperors and Danube
terranean diet is a journey of discovery of Sicily’s high quality Wine Route of the Council of Europe. The trail takes its Danube Competence Center
agricultural products. Here, natural and agricultural landscapes International Confederation name from a geographical term that was used by the Romans Ćika Ljubina 8/I, 11000 Belgrade
are not viewed as separate or opposed to local cultural heritage, “The Phoenicians’ Route” in the late 1st century BC and the early 1st century AD to de- T: +381 (11) 65 57 116
Via Garibaldi, 47 E: office@danubecc.org
but as an integral part of it. Through the many interesting stops scribe the new Balkan territory that they were conquering to
91022 Castelvetrano www.romanemperorsroute.org
of this route, the origins, content and traditions of the so-called E: info@fenici.net annex to the Roman Empire. The early settlement of Buthrotum
Mediterranean diet, which has influenced the lives of all Medi- T: +39 346 092 54 62 grew up under the influence of the Greek colony on the nearby
terranean civilisations and was inscribed in 2013 on UNESCO’s www.fenici.net island of Corfu across the channel in the Ionian Sea. Julius Cae-
Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hu- sar passed through here during the Civil War and made it a col-
manity, are highlighted and understood. ony for his veterans. The well-preserved architectural remains
include massive fortification walls, a Greek theatre with Roman
additions and a nymphaeum fountain which was connected to
TRAVELER’S TIP a Roman aqueduct. The 6th century early Christian basilica still
While you are in Sicily exploring the delights of the Mediter- has restored walls standing to their original height.
ranean diet, do not miss the breathtaking Archaeological
and Landscape Park of Valley of the Temples in Agri-
gento, the “most beautiful city of those inhabited by man” as
it was described by the ancient Greek poet Pindar. The ex-
tensive excavations of the ancient city, which was founded by
colonists from Gela and Rhodes in 580 BC, includes the ma-
jestic remains of seven Doric-style temples. If possible sched-
ule your visit to coincide with the Almond Blossom Festival,
which takes place every year in early March.
© Phoenicians’ Route © Tomasz Lewicki
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Tourism Catalogue | Adriatic-Ionian Region. Go AIRound Tourism Catalogue | Adriatic-Ionian Region. Go AIRound
Routes of the Olive Tree ATRIUM - Architecture of Totalitarian Regimes
Greece of the 20th Century In Europe’s Urban Memory
Albania
03 “Mana” Olive Tree of Kalamata CONTACT
The Routes of the Olive Tree pay homage to the olive tree,
National Agricultural
Research Foundation
04 Tirana & BUNK’ART1 CONTACT
Bunk’art1
which has laid its mark not only on the landscape, but also on 85 Laconikis Str., The architecture of Tirana, situated along the ATRIUM - Ar- Fadil Deliu Street, Tirana
the mythology and life of the people living around the Mediter- 24100 Kalamata chitecture of Totalitarian Regimes of the 20th Cen- T: 067 207 2905
T: (+30) 2721 029812 tury In Europe’s Urban Memory Cultural Route of E: info@bunkart.al
ranean. Following this Cultural Route of the Council of Eu- www.bunkart.al
rope, visit the emblematic 14-meter-high “Mana” (mother) Ol- The Victoria Karelias the Council of Europe, is marked by two difficult historical
ive Tree of Kalamata, an off-the-beaten-track symbol of the Collection of Traditional periods, those of Fascism and Communism. Under the Fascist Visit Tirana
city that stands for hundreds of years, reminding everyone of Greek Costumes regime in the 1930s, Tirana’s urban centre went through its T: +355 45628717
the close relationship between the cultures of the Mediterrane- 64 Stadiou Str., 24133 Kalamata most important transformation in history, as new government Ε: contact@visit-tirana.com
T: (+30) 27210 86923-86927 buildings in the eclectic style and monumental buildings in the www.visit-tirana.com
an and the olive tree. Located outside the National Agricultural www.vgkareliascollection.com
Research Foundation, “Mana” was declared a Nature Conserva- rationalist style were constructed to represent the Fascist ideol- ATRIUM Association
tion Monument by ministerial decree in 1980. The trunk’s pe- Cultural Foundation ogy. After WWII, the young capital saw yet another period of ar- c/o Comune di Forlì - European
rimeter is approximately nine meters wide and it is estimated to “The Routes of the Olive Tree” chitecture linked to a totalitarian regime: socialist-realist archi- Projects and International
be between 800-850 years old. Navarinou/Ntanti tecture. During the communist period, functional and modern Relations
24130 Verga Kalamata buildings were built in the spirit of the socialist ideology. Via G. Saffi, 18, 1sr First Floor
T: +30 27210 95620 47121 Forlì
E: info@olivetreeroute.gr T: +39 0543 712918 / 712919
TRAVELER’S TIP
www.olivetreeroute.gr www.atriumroute.eu
As you make your way along the Routes of the Olive Tree, TRAVELER’S TIP
stop to visit one of the most comprehensive collections of While visiting Tirana, do not miss BUNK’ART1, a former
Greek traditional costumes: the Victoria Karelias Collec- antinuclear bunker built by the communist government in
tion of Traditional Greek Costumes comprises a stun- 1978. Recently restored, it hosts a permanent exhibition
ning collection of complete outfits and jewelry from all over about life in Albania during the communist period – five sto-
Greece, offering an enchanting journey through history, cul- ries underground.
ture, aesthetics and art.
© Hans Braxmeier/Pixabay © Neil Ward/Flickr
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Via Francigena
Italy
05 Via Bradanica hiking path CONTACT
European Association
from Ordona to Matera of Via Francigena
The Via Bradanica hiking path from Ordona to Matera is a Palazzo Farnese
Piazza della Cittadella 29, 29121
stunningly beautiful, easy and relaxing hike within the Via Piacenza
Francigena Cultural Route of the Council of Europe, T: +39 052 349 27 92
the historic route from northern Europe leading to the Eternal Ε: segreteria@viefrancigene.org
City and its southern extension towards the Holy Land. It takes www.viefrancigene.org
you from Ordona to Matera in 10 stages, walking through an-
cient cities, olive groves, picturesque Apulian villages, almond
trees and wild native plants. Here hikers can enjoy the friend-
ly atmosphere of the hospitable local inhabitants, tasty cuisine
cooked from healthy local ingredients, amazing views of deep
ravines, old town centers which look like stone mazes, atmos-
pheric churches and traditional shops. The Via Bradanica is an
itinerary which connects you with nature, people and the most
essential life pleasures. When you arrive at your destination, sit
in the shade of Matera’s Cathedral to contemplate your journey
and your life.
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European Route of Ceramics European Cemeteries Route
Italy Bosnia & Herzegovina
06 MIC International Museum CONTACT
The International Museum of
07 Bare Cemetery CONTACT
Association of Significant
of Ceramics in Faenza Ceramics in Faenza Located along the European Cemeteries Route of the Cemeteries in Europe
As you follow the European Route of Ceramics of the Viale Baccarini n. 19 Council of Europe, Bare Cemetery is one of the most in- c/o Pogrebno podjetje Maribor d.d.
48018 Faenza (RA) teresting and most beautiful eternal resting places in this part Cesta XIV. divizije 39/a, 2000
Council of Europe, which aims to give value to the cultural Τ: +39 0546 69 73 11 Maribor
heritage linked to the production of ceramics, a stop at the In- Ε: info@micfaenza.org
of the world. The central part of the Bare Cemetery compris- Τ: +386 2 480 09 00
ternational Museum of Ceramics in Faenza is a must. www.micfaenza.org es a staircase and a porch that connects the Catholic, Orthodox, Ε: admin@significantcemeteries.org
The museum houses collections of Italian and European works Muslim, Jewish and atheist chapels. The cemetery was designed www.cemeteriesroute.eu
Associazione Internazionale by architect Smiljan Klaić, while the frescoes on its porch were
from the Medieval Ages to the nineteenth century, as well as
“Strada Europea della painted by Rizah Štetić. Burial areas for Muslims, Orthodox and
important sections dedicated to pre-Colombian America, ancient Ceramica”
Greece, the Roman period, the Middle East and Islamic ceramics. c/o Comune di Faenza - Servizio Catholic Christian, Judaists, Evangelists, Old Catholics and athe-
Specific areas are dedicated to ceramics by the most important Promozione Economica e Turismo ists are in the proportions that correspond to the demographic
twentieth century and contemporary artists, both Italian and Piazza del Popolo 31, structure of Sarajevo. Thus Bare Cemetery reflects the multieth-
48018 Faenza nic composition of Sarajevo.
foreign. The Museum also contains a specialised library, the Gio-
Ε: benedetta.diamanti@
care con l’Arte (Playing with Art) Laboratory for didactics, a Res- romagnafaentina.it
toration Laboratory and a bookshop. www.europeanrouteofceramics.eu
TRAVELER’S TIP
If you are traveling with children, why not participate in one
of the Museum’s educational projects? “Joking with Fire”
allows participants to identify their own personal food tra-
ditions and habits and to share them with others. Starting
from an initial drawing activity, followed by the manipula-
tion of the clay, participants explore their cultural identities
through food.
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European Route of Historic Thermal Towns European Route of Industrial Heritage
Croatia Greece
08 Daruvar Spa CONTACT
Daruvar Spa
09 Museum of Typography CONTACT
Museum of Typography by
Daruvar spa is the leading healthcare centre in Croatia on the Julijev park 1, 43500 Daruvar, The Museum of Typography in Chania, on the island of Yannis and Eleni Garedakis
European Route of Historic Thermal Towns of the Croatia Crete, is situated along the European Route of Industrial Chania Park of Local Industries,
Council of Europe. With a long tradition in the application T: +385 43 623000 Heritage of the Council of Europe. The collection com- Building 13-03,
E: recepcija-termal@daruvarske- 73200 Chania, Crete
of mineral waters and mud for health purposes, modern medi- toplice.hr
prises machines and other exhibits that mark the evolution of T: +30 (0) 28210 - 80090
cal equipment and innovative methods of physical therapy, it is www.daruvarske-toplice.hr European typography, the art that was born in the 15th centu- www.typography-museum.gr
specialized in the treatment of rheumatic diseases, medical re- ry in Gutenberg’s workshop and literally changed the course of
habilitation and in assisted treatment of infertility - ‘Joy of Life’. European Route history. In the museum visitors are encouraged to print at cast European Route of Industrial
Known in antiquity as Aquae Balissae, it was popular with Ro- of Historic Thermal Towns iron printing presses of the 19th century, while videos explain Heritage (ERIH)
c/o City of Acqui Terme Tourist Am Striebruch 42
man emperors, legionnaires and citizens from throughout the Board
how many of the techniques in exhibition operate. Through se- 40668 Meerbusch
Roman Empire. Piazza Levi 12 lected rare books, newspapers, engravings and lithographs from T: +49 (0) 2150 756496
15011 Acqui Terme the 16th – 19th centuries, visitors also have the opportunity to E: info@erih.net
T: +39 0144 77 02 40 learn more about the turbulent history of Crete. www.erih.net
E: contact@ehtta.eu
TRAVELER’S TIP www.ehtta.eu
Daruvar is set in the heart of a region devoted for centuries
to wine growing. Explore this tempting heritage by following TRAVELER’S TIP
Daruvar’s Wine Route. Starting at the town center, this Regardless of whether we compare it with western or east-
7-stop trip includes wine tasting sessions from Daruvar’s ern Europe, the history of industry in Greece remains a spe-
most popular wines and goes through stunning vineyard cial case. Read more before embarking on this European Cul-
landscapes and family wineries. tural Route on their amazing website: www.erih.net
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European Routes of Emperor Charles V Iron Curtain Trail
Italy Bulgaria & Greece
10 Castle of Charles V in Lecce CONTACT
Castello Carlo V
11 EuroVelo 13 CONTACT
Iron Curtain Trail
The Castle of Charles V, also known as the Castello di Viale XXV Luglio, Lecce Bulgaria to Greece stage c/o European Cyclists’ Federation
Lecce, was first built in the Middle Ages, and was strengthened T: +39 0832 246517
The Bulgaria to Greece stage of the Iron Curtain Trail Rue Franklin 28, 1000 Brussels
in 1539 by Charles V, the great 16th century pan-European sov- E: castellocarlov@gmail.com T: +32 (0) 2 880 92 74
www.castellocarlov.it of the Council of Europe, starts in the grassy lowland plain E: office@ecf.com
ereign, whose travels throughout the European continent are between the Belasica and Ograzden Mountains. The Bulgar- www.eurovelo13.com
remembered as a symbol of unity for different regions and na- Cooperation Network of ian town of Petric, nestled at the foot of the Belasica moun-
tions and are commemorated through the European Routes European Routes of Emperor tain range provides a good spot to refresh and refuel. The route
of Emperor Charles V of the Council of Europe. Nowa- Charles V
continues along paths lined by pinewoods through the region
days the Castle of Charles V is the seat of the Cultural Affairs of Calle Felipe II s/n, 1st Floor
10430 Cuacos de Yuste of the Pomaks, Bulgarian-speaking Muslims, and a minaret of
the township of Lecce and also hosts art exhibitions and cultur- T: +34 927 172 164 a mosque rises above the surrounding buildings in the admin-
al events, thus offering visitors the chance to admire its rigor- E: management@itineracarolusv.eu istrative centre of Dospat. Zlatograd is the southernmost town
ous external architecture, so typical of 16th-century defensive www.itineracarolusv.eu in Bulgaria, situated in the Rhodope Mountains, and from here
structures, and its rich interior decoration. the trail enters Greek territory, passing through the picturesque
town of Petrotá with its bright, well-kept buildings and gardens.
TRAVELER’S TIP
Your Iron Curtain trail will take you past Fort Roupel, a
fortress built in 1914 on the border between Greece and Bul-
garia. Fort Roupel became part of the fortifications of the
Metaxas Line in the 1930s and became famous for its de-
fence during the German invasion of Greece in April 1941.
Contact local guides to help you decipher the details of the
battles and the Cold War period that followed.
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Iter Vitis Route Prehistoric Rock Art Trails
Croatia Italy
12 Croatian Landscapes CONTACT
“Iter Vitis” European
13 Crypt of the Original Sin CONTACT
La Cripta del Peccato
and wine Cellars Federation The Crypt of the Original Sin, in Matera, is located inside Originale
The Croatian Landscapes and wine Cellars of the Iter Palazzo Panitteri, Via Panitteri, 1 a natural cave along the Prehistoric Rock Art Trails of the Recinto Cavone, 5
92017 – Sambuca di Sicilia (Ag) Council of Europe. Commonly known as “the Sistine Chapel Matera, MT, 75100
Vitis Route of the Cultural Routes of Europe, which T: +39 0925 940 217 T: +39 320 3345323
takes you from the north of Croatia to the Dalmatian coast- E: info@itervitis.eu
of rupestrian art”, the Crypt was discovered in 1963 in a shelter E: info@criptadelpeccatooriginale.it
line, offer travelers a unique experience of the still undiscovered www.itervitis.eu for sheep herds. Experts later dated the cycle of paintings back
part of the world and its residents, rich historical and cultural to the second half of the 8th century, with Late-Romanesque Asociación “Caminos de arte
style and formal elements of Oriental inspiration. The cave sys- rupestre prehistórico”
heritage, and astonishing scenery. From the lush and verdant
tem seems to have been occupied on and off since the Paleolith- Calle de Luis Riera Vega, 2
wine-growing areas of Istria in the west and Moslavina and Pl- (edificio Piasca),
ješivica in the north of Croatia, across the unique natural phe- ic and Neolithic eras, and around the 9th century became the ES-39012 Santander
nomenon of Plitvice Lakes in the region of Lika, to one of his- home of monks who had come over to southern Italy from East- T: + 34 942 32 12 83
torically most significant Croatian regions of Dalmatia, widely ern Europe and Asia Minor. One of those monks, today known E: info@prehistour.eu
reputed for its awarded wines seized from the stony, sea-facing only as “The Painter of Flowers of Matera,” after the red flowers www.prehistour.eu
soil, this tour combines gastronomic delights with cultural land- that appear in his work, painted beautiful images from the Bible
marks and numerous leisure opportunities. on the cave walls. In 1993 UNESCO declared it a World Heritage
Site and in 2005 the crypt opened to the public.
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Réseau Art Nouveau Network Routes of El legado andalusí
Serbia Italy
14 The city of Subotica CONTACT
Réseau Art Nouveau Network
15 Cappella Palatina Palermo CONTACT
Fundación Pública Andaluza
Subotica is situated in the north of Vojvodina, on the Réseau Urban.brussels Situated on the Cultural Itinerary of the Ummayads on “El legado andalusí”
Art Nouveau Network of the Council of Europe. Still a Mont des Arts 10-13, the Routes of El legado andalusí, the Cappella Palatina Corral del Carbón
village settlement in 1779 it rapidly developed into a wealthy BE-1000 Brussels was designed by Roger II in 1130 and is the result of artwork Calle Mariana Pineda s/n.,
T: +32 (0)2 432 83 18 18009 Granada
town after the advent of the railway in 1869. The most inten- E: info@artnouveau-net.eu
from all across the Norman world. The set-up of the chapel mir- T: +34 958 225 995
sive construction of the town started after 1880’s, with residen- www.artnouveau-net.eu rors the traditional Roman basilica layout, with Cipolin Corin- E: info@legadoandalusi.es
tial and rental houses in different historic styles being built in thian capitals bearing Islamic ogive arches over to the roof. The www.legadoandalusi.es
the most important streets of the town. The first truly Art Nou- roof itself is a vaulted wooden surface decorated in traditional
veau houses were designed in 1899 and over 100 buildings were Islamic designs, composed of intricate geometries called “muqa- Cappella Palatina
Piazza del Parlamento,
constructed in this style in the early years of the 20th century. rnas.” The chapel’s interior is inlaid with precious stones and 90134 Palermo PA, Italy
Some of the most important Art Nouveau buildings were erect- exquisite mosaics created by Byzantine Greek artisans. With its T: +39 091 705 56 11
ed on the shore of the lake Palić near Subotica. The development many different artistic influences, the Cappella Palatina is the
of the town at the turn of the century brought the influences perfect embodiment of the encounter between the classical cul-
of different local European Art Nouveau styles to the provincial tures of Greece, Rome and the Byzantine world and the Moslem
town of Subotica: Hungarian Secession, Vienna Secession, Ger- Civilization developed in the first century of Islam’s life.
man Jugendstil, French and Belgian Art Nouveau and others,
thus promoting the town’s multicultural spirit in creating a cos-
mopolitan atmosphere which is still present today.
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Routes of Reformation Saint Martin of Tours Route
Italy Slovenia
16 Waldensian Museum Guardia CONTACT
Routes of Reformation
17 Saint Martin Church CONTACT
Réseau Européen
Piemontese c/o Standortmarketing on the Via Latinorum des Centres Culturels
Mansfeld-Südharz GmbH Saint Martin de Tours
Located on the Routes of the Reformation of the Council The Via Latinorum is part of the Saint Martin of Tours
Ewald-Gnau-Straße 1b, Tour Charlemagne
of Europe, the Waldensian Museum Guardia Piemon- 065226 Sangerhausen Route of the Council of Europe. It leads travelers from Szom- BP 41135, 37011 Tours cedex 1
tese was opened in 2011 in the memory of the victims of the E: contact@reformationroutes.eu bathely in Hungary to Smartno no Pohorju in Slovenia. As you E: contact@saintmartindetours.eu
massacre of Waldensian in Calabria, which took place in 1561. www.reformationroutes.eu hike along this route enjoying the picturesque landscapes, make www.saintmartindetours.eu
The town’s origins date back to the 12th century when a colony a stop halfway in the village of Martjanci, located between
Waldensian Museum Guardia Škofija Murska Sobota
of refugees of the Waldensian church left the province of Turin Murska Sobota and Moravske Toplice in the Prekmurje region of
Piemontese Župnijska cerkev sv. Martina
in order to escape persecution by the Inquisition. However, in Giovan Luigi Pascale” culture Slovenia, to visit the 14th century gothic Church of St. Mar- Martjanci 71, 9221 Martjanci
the early 16th century the Catholic Church accused them yet centre, 87020 Guardia tin, from which the village takes its name. The single-nave Τ: +386 (0) 2 538 1446
again of heresy and severe repression soon followed. On June Piemontese (CS), Calabria church was built in 1392 and was decorated by the artist Janez www.martjanci.zupnija.info
5th 1561 Guardia was destroyed and 2.000 people were massa- Akvil, who also included himself in one of the murals, creating
cred. Blood trickled down in streams throughout the town find- one of the oldest self-portraits in European art. Also magnificent
ing an outlet in the large gate, which since then is known as the is the 1925 marble altar, which is the work of the renowned Slo-
Porta del Sangue (Gate of Blood). The museum contains a per- venian Art Nouveau architect Jože Plečnik and inspires visitors
manent exhibition on the history of the Waldensians of Guardia with a sense of peace and serenity.
and a textile laboratory.
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Via Charlemagne TRANSROMANICA - The Romanesque
Italy Routes of European Heritage
Serbia
18 La Route du Sacre & Ravenna CONTACT
La Route du Sacre, part of the Via Charlemagne of the
Association Via Charlemagne
122 bis rue du Barbâtre
19 Studenica Monastery CONTACT
TRANSROMANICA e.V.
Council of Europe, is the route that Charlemagne took for 51100 Reims Studenica monastery, a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site, is Danzstraße 1
his coronation in Rome on December 25 of the year 800. Be- T: +33 (0) 3 24 30 51 50 located along the TRANSROMANICA - The Romanesque 39104 Magdeburg
E: contact@viacharlemagne.com T: +49 (0) 391 73 84 350
tween the 8th and 9th centuries, this route functioned as a cul- Routes of European Heritage of the Council of Europe
www.viacharlemagne.eu E: info@transromanica.com
tural corridor between Europe and the Regnum Italiae. As you and is one of the most beautiful Serbian monasteries. It is built www.transromanica.com
follow it across Europe, visit the beautiful city of Ravenna, Basilica di San Vitale by Stefan Nemanja in the period from 1183 to 1196 AD in the
which was the capital of the Frankish kingdom before Charle- Via San Vitale, 17 style known as Byzantine Raska, an ecclesiastical architectur- Studenica monastery
magne moved it to Aachen, taking with him from Ravenna Ro- 48121 Ravenna RA al style that flourished in the Serbian High Middle Ages, and 16, Brezova 36343
www.ravennamosaici.it T: +381 36 5436050
man columns, mosaics, statues, and other portable items. Step combines traditional Slavic architecture with early Christian
E: konak@manastirstudenica.rs
inside the 1.400 years’ old Basilica di San Vitale, one of the church-design. In fact Studenica is an outstanding and well-pre- www.manastirstudenica.rs
most important surviving examples of early Christian Byzan- served example of a Serbian Orthodox Church monastery. En-
tine art and architecture in Europe and now a listed UNESCO closed by an almost circular wall strengthened with two for-
World Heritage Site. Here, gaze at the splendid mosaic panels of tified gates, it features an array of exceptional monuments,
East Roman Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora. Complet- including the main church at the centre and monastic facilities
ed in 547 the Basilica was not only the prototype for the amaz- along the encircling wall.
ing Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, but also the inspiration for
Charlemagne’s Palatine Chapel in Aachen (also a listed UNESCO
World Heritage Site).
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20 Archaeological Museum in Zagreb
Phoenicians’ Route 32 The National Gallery of Slovenia
Croatia Impressionisms Routes
Slovenia
21 Wine region: Vidin Area
Roman Emperors and Danube Wine Route 33 EuroVelo 13, Czechia to Austria stage
Bulgaria Iron Curtain Trail
Czech Republic
22 Olive Gardens of Lun
Routes of the Olive Tree 34 Educational Wine Tour in Moldova
Croatia Iter Vitis Route
Moldova
23 The Balkan Route
European Route of Jewish Heritage 35 Houses of the Weissenhof-Siedlung
Bosnia and Herzegovina Le Corbusier Destinations: Architectural
Promenades
24 Student’s Culture House Germany
ATRIUM - Architecture of Totalitarian
Regimes of the 20th Century In Europe’s 36 Patton Memorial Pilsen Museum
Urban Memory Liberation Route Europe
Romania Czech Republic
25 Hirsau Monastery 37 Oradea
Cluniac Sites in Europe Réseau Art Nouveau Network
Germany Romania
26 Commemorative events 38 Birth House of Master Jan Hus
of the Battle of Austerlitz Routes of Reformation
Destination Napoleon Czech Republic
Czech Republic
39 Saint Martin’s Church
27 Dubovac Catholic Cemetery Saint Martin of Tours Route
European Cemeteries Route Hungary
Croatia
40 St. James’ pilgrim route
28 Zdar Monastery from Rothenburg to Rottenburg
European Route of Cistercian Abbeys Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Routes
Czech Republic Germany
29 Porzellanikon Selb 41 Cathedral St Michael
European Route of Ceramics TRANSROMANICA - The Romanesque
Germany Routes of European Heritage
Romania
30 Gellért Thermal Bath
European Route of Historic Thermal Towns 42 Klosterneuburg
Hungary Via Habsburg
Austria
31 Maritime Museum of Montenegro
European Route of Industrial Heritage
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Phoenicians’ Route Roman Emperors and Danube Wine Route
Croatia Bulgaria
20 Archaeological Museum CONTACT
Archaeological Museum
21 Wine region: Vidin Area CONTACT
Municipality of Vidin
in Zagreb in Zagreb As you travel along the Roman Emperors and Danube Bdintsi 2 square
The Archaeological Museum in Zagreb, situated on the 19 Nikola Subic Zrinski Square, Wine Route of Europe, visit the Vidin wine region on the T: +359 94 600 840
P.O. Box 13, 10000 Zagreb, Danube River Plains. When it comes to nature, history, tradi- E: turizam_vd@abv.bg
Phoenician’s Route of the Council of Europe, which Croatia www.archive.danube.travel
opened its doors in 1846 as the country’s National Museum, is T: +385 (0)1 4873 000
tions, food and wine making, this part of the Northwest region
in the Vranyczany-Hafner Palace in Zrinski Square. Its holdings E: amz@amz.hr of Bulgaria might well be the most authentic and preserved Danube Competence Center
include over 450,000 different artifacts collected from different www.amz.hr region in Bulgaria, a true pleasure for the knowledgeable trav- Ćika Ljubina 8/I
sources, many of which are of significant national importance. eler. Here in Vidin, seven winemakers lovingly continue the ar- RS-11000 Belgrade (SERBIA)
International Confederation ea’s long winemaking tradition, which started with the opening Tel: +381 (11) 65 57 116
The museum’s collection also includes artifacts and monu- “The Phoenicians’ Route” E: office@danubecc.org
ments from abroad, such as the Egyptian collection, a Numis- Via Garibaldi, 47
of the first wine school in 1887. Vidin’s excellent microclimate www.romanemperorsroute.org
matic collection and significant collections of Greek and Roman 91022 Castelvetrano (hot summers with extensive sunny days) and specific soil (red,
origin. The rich collection of painted Greek vases of south Italian T: +39 346 092 54 62 sandy limestone), create perfect conditions for high quality
E: info@fenici.net wines, characterised by their harmonious combination of the
and Greek origin, the precious collection of stone monuments
direttore@fenici.net aromas, sugars and acids.
of Italian provenance, and the famous Zagreb Mummy and the www.fenici.net
Linen Book of Zagreb (Liber linteus Zagrabiensis) are particular-
ly noteworthy. TRAVELER’S TIP
The best way to feel the spirit of Vidin is to walk through the
Danube park to the medieval fortress Baba Vida. Today
a museum and tourist attraction, the fortress takes its vis-
itors on an exciting journey through the area’s rich history,
from the Middle Ages to the Ottoman reign.
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Routes of the Olive Tree European Route of Jewish Heritage
Croatia Bosnia and Herzegovina
22 Olive Gardens of Lun CONTACT
Olive Gardens of Lun
23 Bosnia Balkan Route CONTACT
Hagado Serajevo
Following the Routes of the Olive Tree of the Council of Tovarnele 96/D, Island of Pag The European Route of Jewish Heritage of the Coun- Branilaca Sarajeva 24,
Europe, visit the Olive Gardens of Lun, a unique place T: +385 53 665 067 cil of Europe through Bosnia and Herzegovina, known as 71000 Sarajevo
on the island of Pag in Croatia. Among the garden’s 80.000 ol- E: recepcija@olive-gardens.eu the Bosnia Balkan Route, is a combination of geographical T: +387 62 847 717
www.olive-gardens.eu E: sarajevo@haggadah.org.ba
ive trees there are approximately 1.500 wild olive trees (Olea and cultural routes through the Balkans. Here, Spanish Jews in www.haggadah.org.ba
Oleaster), with a height of 5-8 m and a diameter of 20-80cm. Cultural Foundation the Middle Ages and Central European Jews in the modern age
Experts have estimated that some of these trees are more than “The Routes of the Olive Tree” found a place of refuge, creating in the process a culture rich The European Association
1.500 years old. This 24-hectare area of olive trees is one of its Navarinou/Ntanti and diverse, as exemplified by the synagogues, Jewish quar- for the Preservation and
kind on the Adriatic and one of the three in the world and is 24130 Verga Kalamata ters, cemeteries and communal buildings that can be visited on Promotion of Jewish Culture
T: +30 27210 95620 and Heritage (AEPJ)
therefore of great botanical significance. Because of its char- E: info@olivetreeroute.gr
the Route. The Route offers guides and experts who help trav- Legal Seat
acteristics, in 1963 it was proclaimed a protected botanical re- www.olivetreeroute.gr elers discover some of the still unknown treasures of the Eu- 10, rue de Vianden,
serve. Olive oil from Lun has a particular quality and aroma and ropean Jewish heritage, such as the Old Sephardic Synagogue 2680 Luxembourg
is considered one of the best in the Adriatic. of Sarajevo, the Enlightened Aggadah of the 13th Century, the E: aepj@jewisheritage.org
Mostar Synagogue and the historical bridge, the Radimlja Ne- www.jewisheritage.org
cropolis Stolac, the historic center of Dubrovnik’s Old Town and
the stories and legends about the history of the Jewish commu-
nity of Dubrovnik. The Bosnia Balkan Route is a meeting point
between different ways of understanding Judaism, as well as a
meeting point between cultures and religions, where each has
fertilized and influenced the others.
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ATRIUM - Architecture of Totalitarian Regimes Cluniac Sites in Europe
of the 20th Century In Europe’s Urban Memory Germany
Romania
25 Hirsau Monastery CONTACT
Hirsau Monastery
24 Student’s Culture House CONTACT
Students’ Culture House On the Cluniac Sites of Europe Cultural Route of the Klosterhof, 75365 Calw-Hirsau
The Students’ Culture House is in Iasi, on the ATRIUM - Vasile Conta Str. 30, 700056 Iasi Council of Europe, nested between the densely wooded hills T: +49 (0) 70 51 5 90 15
of the Black Forest, in the Nagold Valley, travelers will find the E: klostermuseum@calw.de
Architecture of Totalitarian Regimes of the 20th Cen- E: contact@ccsiasi.ro
www.klosterhirsau.de
tury in Europe’s Urban Memory Cultural Route of the www.ccsiasi.ro ruins of Hirsau Monastery, also known as the Monastery of
Council of Europe. Built in the early 1960s this monumen- St Peter and Paul. The first monastery in Hirsau was consecrat- Fédération Européenne des
ATRIUM Association
tal building was an architectural novelty dedicated to culture c/o Comune di Forlì - European ed in 838. The Monastery of St Aurelius was built in 1059, on Sites Clunisiens
and leisure activities. Designed by the famous architect Ilie Projects and International the foundations of the original structure. In 1082, construction Tour des Fromages
of the Monastery of St Peter and Paul began, on the opposite F-71250 Cluny
Costinescu and inspired by modern architecture and originally Relations
Via G. Saffi, 18, 1sr First Floor, T: +33 (0) 3 85 59 31 82
built to offer leisure activities for university students, the place bank of the Nagold River. Upon completion, St Peter and Paul Ε: administration@sitesclunisiens.org
47121 Forlì was the largest monastery building in German-speaking Eu-
soon became a cultural milestone and a springboard for young T: +39 0543 712918 / 712919 www.sitesclunisiens.org
talents. In 1967, the Art Club was inaugurated as an important www.atriumroute.eu rope and one of the largest Romanesque structures in what is
meeting place for young artists. Several artistic groups grew out now southwestern Germany. An important part of the history of
of the club, such as “Doina Carpaţilor”, “Mihai Eminescu” Litera- Hisau involves its abbot William of Hirsau whose monastic re-
ture Club and “Ludic” Theatre. Today, the Students’ House organ- forms, known as Hirsau Reforms, influenced many Benedictine
ises creative activities, promoting dance, music, film and theatre monasteries in Germany. Today, the former monastery complex
festivals. At the same time, it offers workshops and seminars is a beautiful and atmospheric place, with the striking Roman-
in various fields: painting, photography, graphics, sports, music, esque and Gothic ruins set against the scenic backdrop of the
dance as well as communication and management. Black Forest.
TRAVELER’S TIP
After visiting the Students’ Culture House take a stroll on
Union Square to admire its beautiful marble mosaics.
Created in the early 1960s, they display favourite Commu-
nist-era themes, such as scenes from agriculture and indus-
try.
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