Q.Ne.S.T. DC2.5 Publications on Capitalized Best Practices And

Q.ne.S.T. DC2.5 Publications on Capitalized best practices and routes: revised reports and informative sheets on the capitalization activities on best practices and routes. Slovenia _______________________ QNeST International Itineraries: Wine and Olive Oil Itinerary The theme of the Mediterranean Diet, with a particular focus on oil and wine, runs through all the countries of the EUSAIR area. The landscapes, characterised by olive groves and vineyards, bear witness to the common culture of the Euro-Mediterranean area, although each region has its own cultivars and production techniques. Oil and wine have always been used not just in food, but also in the rituals of the various belief systems practised on the shores of the Mediterranean. All the areas involved in the QNeST brand are crossed by routes linked to oil and wine. In Puglia, the greenways involving olive groves and vineyards are characterised by centuries-old monumental olive trees and olive oil mills, extensive vineyards and wineries. Along these routes in Xanthi, the olive trees stand out in all their majesty, while the wine route bears witness to the region's historic identity. The olive route in Epirus also highlights the bond between the centuries- old olive trees and the region. In the Marche region, the "Emotions without Borders" and "Experience the Region" routes allow you to discover the wealth of local heritage. The "Cycling through the Wineries" route allows you to enjoy the wineries in the Euganean Hills in Veneto in combination with the spas in the area. The vineyards and wineries of Montenegro are a constant theme of the "Historic and Natural treasure Route". Istria hosts routes in both Croatia and Slovenia; in the former on the themes of olive oil, wine and ham, a characteristic local product, and in the latter on stone, the coast and olive groves. Travellers, merchants and pilgrims The Mediterranean is a sea enclosed by land, since time immemorial connecting the various cultures that have evolved along its shores. Since ancient times, this sea has been crossed by peoples, merchants, pilgrims and travellers of all kinds, carrying with them cultural baggage and experiences that have shaped its regions, traditions, languages and cultures. The QNeST Brand promotes cultural activities via specific itineraries. The Via Francigena Greenway runs through the Salento peninsula in Puglia, offering "slow tourism" activities that allow the visitor to discover hidden treasures and ancient traditions between Brindisi and Otranto, following the routes of ancient travellers who embarked for the Orient. Closely connected to this theme is "The Way to Jerusalem" in the region of Xanthi, in Greece, while in Epirus, religious heritage routes highlight the Byzantine monasteries. In the Marches, the "Gira- Sole" project promotes cultural activities in the area of Pesaro. In Veneto, the "Literary Park of the Euganean Hills" hosts locations that have inspired poets and writers, while other routes allow the visitor to admire the splendid Venetian villas and castles along the River Brenta. In Montenegro the Virpazar and Skadar Lake National Park route includes landscapes, monuments and flavours around Skadar Lake Dry Stone Traditional dry-stone building techniques, recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage, are another shared feature of the regions surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. The QNeST Brand promotes routes connected to this important theme: used to build boundary walls, small circular buildings of various kinds, retaining walls for agricultural terraces and underground places of worship, the stones tell the history of the locations where they are deployed. The Dry Stones Greenways in Puglia are based on the importance of stone and its use in boundary walls, buildings, underground oil mills, crypts and rock-cut settlements. In the region of Xanthi, "Myths and Culture" is a historical and cultural tourist route linked to the myth of Hercules. In Epirus, the Stone Route runs through the mountain villages of Pindos. In Istria, the Stone Walls route showcases the rural area of Vodnjan, where stone is a key element of the landscape. In Montenegro, the Njegusi village and Lovćen National Park route takes the visitor on a spectacular journey from Kotor, on the coast, to the mountains inland, with an opportunity to enjoy the distinctive flavours of the local food and wine of Njegusi. Water Water is something that the countries of the Adriatic-Ionian area all share. In terms of nature, it includes wetlands, springs, rivers and lakes both near the coasts and inland. In terms of human activity, it plays a role in religious rites, gastronomic traditions and even health, as seen in the use of thermal spring waters since ancient times. This is reflected in the proximity of places of worship, cisterns, canals and spas, evidence of the day-to-day link between water and the human population. Then there is the sea, which, in addition to forming a vast ecosystem and a shared asset for the various populations, over time has enabled them to communicate with each other thanks to the art of navigation. In Puglia there are water-themed greenways in the coastal area from the archaeological park of Egnatia to the Alimini Lakes near Otranto, characterised by a mosaic of wetlands, ancient archaeological sites and spas. In the Veneto region, the Euganean Hills and Spas Area Brand combines thermal spring waters with local food and wine. In the Marche region, a route starts from the coast near Fano, before heading inland along the Furlo Gorge to the "Grotta dei folletti" in Acqualagna. Montenegro proposes a boat trip to discover the natural and cultural heritage of Lake Skadar. Lastly, Epirus proposes the "National Parks of Epirus" network, rich in natural ecosystems and beautiful landscapes. QNeST Local Routes: Joyful Istria Piran (Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum) - boat transport (mini fish picnic at the sea) - Sečovlje - salt pans (salt collectors rituals, making of “taperini”) - Krkavče (typical Istrian house) - Pomjan (lunch, Istrian cellar) - Marezige (cellar presentation) - wine road (Marezige, Šmarje, Gažon, Korte) Our journey will begin in the beautiful city of Piran, where we will visit the Maritime Museum. We will continue our tour with a barque, where we will have a mini fish picnic. Thereafter we will visit the Sečovlje salt pans and further the renowned village Krkavče, where we will take a look at a typical traditional Istrian house. We will have a traditional lunch and wine tasting in the village Pomjan and continue our journey to Marezige, where we will learn how the olive oil is made. For a perfect conclusion for the day we will visit a winery to have a wine tasting. The path will then lead us along the wine road through Šmarje, Gažon and Korte. The Path Of Istrian Stone, Sea And Olive Oil Trees Piran – quarry in Milje – quarry in Jelarji – Koper Regional Museum (Ethnological Collection) – Ecological olive farm Gramona (olive oil tasting, lunch) – Piran (old city centre) In Milje, we will visit the remains of the quarry. In the past, sandstone was excavated here, for the construction of Trieste. After that we will ook at another quarry – the quarry in Jelarje. It is known for over a meter thick sandstone blocks. It played its most important role during the construction of the port in Trieste. Then we will go to Koper, where we will visit the Ethnological Collection of the Koper Regional Museum. The collection represents the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the population of Slovenian Istria, Brkini, Čičarija and the Upper Karst from the 17th century onwards. After that we will visit Ecological olive farm Gramona, where we will pamper our tastebuds with tasting of olive oils and other homemade delicacies. Then we will return to Piran. We will take a walk through the narrow streets of the old city centre, admire the Venetian architecture and have a cup of coffee at the central Tartini Square. The Path Of Everyday Man Koper (Koper Regional Museum) – Hrastovlje (church with defensive walls/fortified church) – Marezige (pokušina vina) – Krkavče (živi muzej Orešje) – Sveti Peter (Tonina house) – Dragonja (late lunch in the inn) The tour will begin in the Ethnological museum in Koper which exhibits the everyday life and migrations in this area. We will continue our path through the remains of the castle, where we will learn about the period of warfare between the AustroHungarian Empire and the Venetian Republic, and later about the sacral heritage and the associated pilgrimages of the church of St. Trinity. We will continue our trip through Marezige, Krkavče and Sveti Peter, where a presentation about migrations in this area (especially of women, who collected chicken eggs, vegetables, bread and meat products in the outskirts of Istria and delivered them to seaside settlements), the wine culture and wine trade routes will follow. We will visit the living museum in Krkavče, where everyday life is shown, and Sveti Peter with its museum oil-extraction plant and related trade routes. On the way, we will also stop at local wine and oil producers and finish our tour having a late lunch with typical dishes for the selected period in one of the inns. Wandering Through Istria Sečovlje (Salina Nature Park of the Sečovlje saltpans, olive oil production) – Bertoki (Nature Reserve Škocjanski Zatok) – Truške (lunch on a tourist farm – winery, olive oil production, sightseeing of the traditional Istrian houses) - Marezige We will make a visit to the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park, which is well known for its rich biological diversity and the traditional salt production process. Then we will make a stop at a nearby farm to see the display of the olive oil production and to taste the local cold cut. After that we will make a move towards Koper and make a stop at Bertoki, where we will be able to see the Škocjanski Zatok Nature Reserve, and another rare and preserved wetland in the coastal belt of the Mediterranean, where we can observe different bird species.

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