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Historic City Center of Cartagena, Colombia

📣Rimini with Parco del Mare among the finalists of the prestigious European Prize for Public Urban Space in its 2024 edition. 🤩 So proud our city has been selected for this project that is regenerating our waterfront! 💪🙌 The Prize The International Jury of the European Prize for Urban Public Space 2024, organized by the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB), has chosen the 10 finalists of this edition, 5 in the General category and 5 in the Seafronts category. The projects selected are located in Belgium, Spain, Georgia, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland. Most correspond to medium-sized cities, showing that sensibility and attempts to promote quality public spaces exist throughout European territory, beyond big cities. 👇 https://lnkd.in/dy6QfGBt 📌Now fingers crossed for next steps 🤞🤞 Comune di Rimini Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB) VisitRimini

The Importance of Piazza in Italian Culture Yesterday, I had the pleasure of discussing the significance of piazza in Italy with my Italian for Fun students. As we explored the role of piazza in Italian culture, I was struck by the importance of these public spaces in fostering social connections, cultural exchange, and economic activity. From Piazza Navona in Rome, which has evolved from a ancient Roman stadium to a vibrant public square, to Piazza del Campo in Siena, which hosts the iconic Palio di Siena, piazza are the heart and soul of Italian cities. In modern urban planning, the concept of piazza is often overlooked, with streets and buildings taking precedence. However, in Italy and Europe, piazza remain a vital part of the urban landscape, serving as hubs for community activity, cultural events, and economic exchange. Piazza are where people come together to socialize, conduct business, and celebrate special occasions. Have you ever had the chance to visit a picturesque Italian piazza? Let me know in the comments 😀 #Piazza #ItalianCulture #UrbanPlanning #Italianlanguage #CommunityBuilding #PublicSpace #Italiancoach #travelinginitaly

The reconnaissance of valuable intangible cultural practices recognized by UNESCO is unique, particularly highlighting the cultural potential of the night 🌃 Opportunities for future exploration could include addressing light pollution and examining non-human factors that shape the urban night—like their smell, sound, motion, and interactions between species and physical environment. Not to mention the reception of the arts while the others go to bed. Additionally, future inquiries could consider participation in nighttime cultural activities concerning age, gender, economic status and audience development policies. It's exciting to anticipate such intriguing initiatives as 24HourNation, Cities After Dark by URBACT.

ICCROM Director-General’s opening remarks at the international forum Vilnius and Other World Heritage Cities: Living Links emphasized the growing pressures on World Heritage cities and their increasing vulnerability. This forum serves as a vital platform for historic cities to come together, share experiences, and explore innovative approaches to urban heritage management.   “This initiative takes us further in understanding the on-the-ground realities, particularly in reducing urban risks and enhancing the resilience of our historic cities and leads us to the preparation of more comprehensive guidelines and tools for effectively tackling concrete issues in a holistic and systems-thinking approach, leading to lasting policy-level changes. Together, let’s protect the present of our shared past for the future.”  https://lnkd.in/dQkBBMQt https://lnkd.in/dZVDqHyG  

Check out the final TExTOUR project video! We have had 4 years of [collective] learning and [co]creation!

[Insights] 👀 After a visit to AlUla last month, Alfonso Ponce Alvarez , our Director of Contributory Turnover Development, Sustainable Development & Innovation Development, had some insight on the complex relationship between culture and the environment. 🌳 "While cultural institutions play a vital role in society, their activities like museums and large-scale tourism can have a significant environmental impact.", he states. 🌍 Read on via the link in the comments section as the article discusses the environmental challenges posed by the cultural sector, and find the solutions he proposes! ⬇️ #culture #sustainability #environment #impactthefuture

𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁. Europe is full of stunning monuments, castles, and palaces, many built way back in the 16th or 17th century. The interesting thing? Just by preserving their history, they’ve managed to turn it into a huge Economic Driver. These old landmarks are more than just tourist attractions. They’re creating jobs, boosting local businesses, and contributing massively to the 𝗚𝗗𝗣 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 like France and Italy. Cities like Paris, Rome, and Vienna thrive because visitors are drawn to their well-preserved history. In short, Europe is recycling its past into a steady, sustainable source of revenue. From museum tickets to local businesses, these monuments are fueling economic activity across various sectors. 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. #CulturalEconomy #HeritagePreservation #SustainableTourism #EconomicGrowth #GlobalInsights #Europe

The Heritage Management Organization (HERITΛGE) presented SHIFT PROJECT (HORIZON EUROPE), a project funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe program, in Athens, Greece on Friday May 24th. HERITΛGE’s director, Dr. Evangelos Kyriakidis, opened the event, underlining the significance of the project. Razvan Purcarea from project coordinator SIMAVI Software Imagination & Vision briefly presented the project with help from representatives from Queen Mary University of London, the Technical University of Munich, the Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH), and the technology company audEERING GmbH, all members of the SHIFT consortium. During the event, Dr. Angelos Giokas from the Athena Research Center gave a brief presentation of PREMIERE, a project for accessibility and inclusion in the performing arts, which is also funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe program. The presentation was part of the SHIFT consortium’s working meeting that was held in Athens last week, to discuss the progress made and the next steps the consortium will take in its work to make cultural heritage more accessible, inclusive and appealing for all. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/drvKZSns #shiftprojecteu #technology #accessibility #inclusion #heritagemanagement #heritage #culturalheritagemanagement #culturalheritage #heritagenation #culture #heritagemanagementorganization #intangibleculturalheritage #unite4heritage #heritage4generations

Some ideas for the bucket list! #hiddenspots #destinationmarketing #destinationmanagement #wienliebe #viennanow #authenticexperiences #travel #explore