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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

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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 encourage 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.

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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 macro-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 8 | Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in the EU Macro Regions 9 | Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in the EU Macro Regions Tourism Catalogue Tourism Catalogue

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 collaboration 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 10 | Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in the EU Macro Regions 11 | Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in the EU Macro Regions Tourism Catalogue Tourism Catalogue

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 macro-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. 12 | Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in the EU Macro Regions 13 | Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in the EU Macro Regions 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 14 | Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in the EU Macro Regions 15 | Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in the EU Macro Regions Tourism Catalogue | Adriatic-Ionian Region. Go AIRound Tourism Catalogue | Adriatic-Ionian Region. Go AIRound Phoenicians’ Route Roman Emperors and Danube Wine Route Italy Albania

CONTACT CONTACT 01 Landscapes Archaeological and Landscape 02 Roman Historical Site Roman Historical Site of the Mediterranean Diet Park of Valley of the Temples Buthrotum Buthrotum Situated along the Sicilian Route of the Phoenicians’ Cultur- Agrigento, Sicily The Roman Historical Site of Buthrotum is situated along District of Sarandë, 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 but as an integral part of it. Through the many interesting stops Via Garibaldi, 47 scribe the new Balkan territory that they were conquering to E: [email protected] 91022 Castelvetrano www.romanemperorsroute.org of this route, the origins, content and traditions of the so-called E: [email protected] 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 extensive 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.

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CONTACT 05 Via Bradanica hiking path European Association from Ordona to Matera of Via Francigena The Via Bradanica hiking path from Ordona to Matera is a Palazzo Farnese stunningly beautiful, easy and relaxing hike within the Via Piazza della Cittadella 29, 29121 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: [email protected] City and its southern extension towards the Holy Land. It takes www.viefrancigene.org you from Ordona to Matera in 10 stages, walking through ancient cities, olive groves, picturesque Apulian villages, almond trees and wild native plants. Here hikers can enjoy the friendly 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, atmospheric 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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CONTACT CONTACT 06 MIC International Museum The International Museum of 07 Bare Cemetery 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) Cesta XIV. divizije 39/a, 2000 Council of Europe, which aims to give value to the cultural teresting and most beautiful eternal resting places in this part Τ: +39 0546 69 73 11 of the world. The central part of the Bare Cemetery compris- Maribor heritage linked to the production of ceramics, a stop at the In- Ε: [email protected] 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: [email protected] The museum houses collections of Italian and European works Muslim, Jewish and atheist chapels. The cemetery was designed www.cemeteriesroute.eu from the Medieval Ages to the nineteenth century, as well as Associazione Internazionale by architect Smiljan Klaić, while the frescoes on its porch were “Strada Europea della important sections dedicated to pre-Colombian America, ancient painted by Rizah Štetić. Burial areas for Muslims, Orthodox and Ceramica” Catholic Christian, Judaists, Evangelists, Old Catholics and athe- Greece, the Roman period, the Middle East and Islamic ceramics. c/o Comune di Faenza - Servizio 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- foreign. The Museum also contains a specialised library, the Gio- 48018 Faenza nic composition of Sarajevo. 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 traditions 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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CONTACT CONTACT 08 Daruvar Spa Daruvar Spa 09 Museum of Typography 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, of mineral waters and mud for health purposes, modern medi- E: recepcija-termal@daruvarske- prises machines and other exhibits that mark the evolution of 73200 Chania, Crete toplice.hr 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) man emperors, legionnaires and citizens from throughout the c/o City of Acqui Terme Tourist how many of the techniques in exhibition operate. Through se- Am Striebruch 42 Board 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: [email protected] T: +39 0144 77 02 40 learn more about the turbulent history of Crete. www.erih.net E: [email protected] 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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CONTACT CONTACT 10 Castle of Charles V in Lecce Castello Carlo V 11 EuroVelo 13 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 E: [email protected] T: +32 (0) 2 880 92 74 in 1539 by Charles V, the great 16th century pan-European sov- of the Council of Europe, starts in the grassy lowland plain ereign, whose travels throughout the European continent are www.castellocarlov.it E: [email protected] 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 Calle Felipe II s/n, 1st Floor days the Castle of Charles V is the seat of the Cultural Affairs of of the Pomaks, Bulgarian-speaking Muslims, and a minaret of the township of Lecce and also hosts art exhibitions and cultur- 10430 Cuacos de Yuste 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: [email protected] 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 defence 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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CONTACT CONTACT 12 Croatian Landscapes “Iter Vitis” European 13 Crypt of the Original Sin 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) Matera, MT, 75100 Vitis Route of the Cultural Routes of Europe, which Council of Europe. Commonly known as “the Sistine Chapel T: +39 0925 940 217 of rupestrian art”, the Crypt was discovered in 1963 in a shelter T: +39 320 3345323 takes you from the north of Croatia to the Dalmatian coast- E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 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 heritage, and astonishing scenery. From the lush and verdant style and formal elements of Oriental inspiration. The cave sys- rupestre prehistórico” Calle de Luis Riera Vega, 2 wine-growing areas of Istria in the west and Moslavina and Pl- tem seems to have been occupied on and off since the Paleolith- ic and Neolithic eras, and around the 9th century became the (edificio Piasca), ješivica in the north of Croatia, across the unique natural phe- 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: [email protected] 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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CONTACT CONTACT 14 The city of Subotica Réseau Art Nouveau Network 15 Cappella Palatina Palermo 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., town after the advent of the railway in 1869. The most inten- T: +32 (0)2 432 83 18 from all across the Norman world. The set-up of the chapel mir- 18009 Granada E: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 constructed in this style in the early years of the 20th century. rnas.” The chapel’s interior is inlaid with precious stones and Piazza del Parlamento, 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 cosmopolitan atmosphere which is still present today.

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CONTACT CONTACT 16 Waldensian Museum Guardia Routes of Reformation 17 Saint Martin Church Réseau Européen Piemontese c/o Standortmarketing on the Via Latinorum des Centres Culturels Located on the Routes of the Reformation of the Council Mansfeld-Südharz GmbH The Via Latinorum is part of the Saint Martin of Tours Saint Martin de 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: [email protected] bathely in Hungary to Smartno no Pohorju in Slovenia. As you E: [email protected] 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 of refugees of the Waldensian church left the province of Turin Waldensian Museum Guardia Murska Sobota and Moravske Toplice in the Prekmurje region of Škofija Murska Sobota 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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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 Montenegro 36 | Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in the EU Macro Regions 37 | Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in the EU Macro Regions Tourism Catalogue | Danube Region. Meet you at the Centre Tourism Catalogue | Danube Region. Meet you at the Centre Phoenicians’ Route Roman Emperors and Danube Wine Route Croatia Bulgaria

CONTACT CONTACT 20 Archaeological Museum Archaeological Museum 21 Wine region: Vidin Area 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, E: [email protected] Phoenician’s Route of the Council of Europe, which Danube River Plains. When it comes to nature, history, tradi- Croatia tions, food and wine making, this part of the Northwest region www.archive.danube.travel opened its doors in 1846 as the country’s National Museum, is T: +385 (0)1 4873 000 in the Vranyczany-Hafner Palace in Zrinski Square. Its holdings E: [email protected] 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 Tel: +381 (11) 65 57 116 The museum’s collection also includes artifacts and monu- ea’s long winemaking tradition, which started with the opening “The Phoenicians’ Route” of the first wine school in 1887. Vidin’s excellent microclimate E: [email protected] ments from abroad, such as the Egyptian collection, a Numis- Via Garibaldi, 47 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 and Greek origin, the precious collection of stone monuments E: [email protected] wines, characterised by their harmonious combination of the [email protected] 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 particularly 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 visitors on an exciting journey through the area’s rich history, from the Middle Ages to the Ottoman reign.

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CONTACT CONTACT 22 Olive Gardens of Lun Olive Gardens of Lun 23 Bosnia Balkan Route 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: [email protected] the Bosnia Balkan Route, is a combination of geographical T: +387 62 847 717 ive trees there are approximately 1.500 wild olive trees (Olea www.olive-gardens.eu and cultural routes through the Balkans. Here, Spanish Jews in E: [email protected] 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 therefore of great botanical significance. Because of its char- T: +30 27210 95620 the Route. The Route offers guides and experts who help trav- and Heritage (AEPJ) E: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 community 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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Council of Europe. Built in the early 1960s this monumen- St Peter and Paul. The first monastery in Hirsau was consecrat- ATRIUM Association Fédération Européenne des 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 Costinescu and inspired by modern architecture and originally Relations of the Monastery of St Peter and Paul began, on the opposite F-71250 Cluny Via G. Saffi, 18, 1sr First Floor, bank of the Nagold River. Upon completion, St Peter and Paul T: +33 (0) 3 85 59 31 82 built to offer leisure activities for university students, the place Ε: [email protected] soon became a cultural milestone and a springboard for young 47121 Forlì was the largest monastery building in German-speaking Eu- 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 industry.

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CONTACT CONTACT 26 Commemorative events European Federation 27 Dubovac Catholic Cemetery Association of Significant of the Battle of Austerlitz of Napoleonic Cities On the European Cemeteries Route of the Cultural Cemeteries in Europe If you are passing through Austerlitz on your way along the Hôtel de Ville, Place Napoléon, Routes of the Council of Europe near Karlovac in Croatia, c/o Pogrebno podjetje Maribor d.d. BP 829 Cesta XIV. divizije 39/a, Destination Napoleon Cultural Route of the Council under the walls of the 12th century city of Dubovac, the trave- 85021 La Roche-sur-Yon Cedex ler encounters the old It was 2000 Maribor of Europe, the Commemorative events of the Battle T: +33 (0) 2 51 47 47 14 Dubovac Catholic Cemetery. T: +386 2 480 09 00 of Austerlitz are not to be missed. Every year hundreds and Ε: [email protected] founded in the year 1820 in the place where in the 17th and E: [email protected] thousands of military history fans visit the place where on the www.destination-napoleon.eu 18th centuries the city buried its dead from the Plague. Among www.cemeteriesroute.eu 2nd December 1805 one of the biggest battles of the Napole- www.napoleoncities.eu the many important monuments, four particularly stand out. onic wars, the Battle of Austerlitz, took place. At the beginning The Vranytzany Mausoleum was built in 1885 and was de- of December, pious and commemorative events together with signed in a neo-Byzantine style by the famous Viennese archi- mock battles take place at various locations in and around Aus- tect Otto von Hofer. The monumental neo-gothic Turk Grave terlitz. Not only many spectators, but also enthusiasts dressed is the work of German architect Kuno Waidmann. The Mau- in historical uniforms congregate here. A several days long pro- soleum of the Hoffman family is characterised by its ancient gramme on the Austerlitz battleground starts with the festive Greek style. The Turkovic family Mausoleum is the oldest tomb parades of soldiers. The atmosphere and colours of historic uni- and was built for the famous Karlovac merchant and politician forms are accompanied by pious acts held at several locations, Wenceslaus Turkovic. while fans of military history together with admirers of historical weapons and uniforms take part in the mock-battles. TRAVELER’S TIP Take a minute to visit the grave of Dragojla Jamevic, a distin- guished member of the Illyrian Movement, writer of the 19th century Croatian National Revival, teacher, educator and hik- er. While her prose in Croatian with its patriotic Revival ideas is important, she is best known for her ‘Diary’, which documents the turbulent epoch she lived in.

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CONTACT CONTACT 28 Zdar Monastery Zámek Žďár nad Sázavou 29 Porzellanikon Selb Porzellanikon Selb Situated on the European Route of Cistercian Abbeys of Zámek 8/8 591 02, Žďár nad Porzellanikon Selb is in north-east Bavaria, on the Euro- Werner-Schürer-Platz 1 the Council of Europe, the Cistercian monastery Stud- Sázavou pean Route of Ceramics of the Council of Europe. In its 95100 Selb nice Blahoslavené Panny Marie and its settlement of T:+420 602 565 309 (work days) 10,000 m² exhibition area it houses Europe’s largest porcelain T: +49 9287 91800-0 Žďár, were founded in 1252. In 1722 the era of the monastery’s T: +420 732 384 312 (weekends collection, thus offering a unique view of 300 years of Europe- E: [email protected] and holidays) transformation into one of the most prominent sacral domi- E: [email protected] an cultural history. The museum is located inside a former por- Associazione Internazionale ciles culminated in the consecration of the St. Jan Nepomuk www.zamekzdar.cz celain factory of Rosenthal, where the production of white gold “Strada Europea della Church in Zelená Hora, a most unusual work by the great archi- is explained and demonstrated in authentic workplaces, from Ceramica” tect Jan Blazej Santini, whose highly original style falls between Charte Européenne des the elaborate manual work by the skilled and knowledgeable c/o Comune di Faenza - Servizio neo-Gothic and Baroque. In 1994 the Pilgrimage Church of St. Abbayes et Sites Cisterciens porcelain workers to the highly developed computer-controlled Promozione Economica e Turismo Hostellerie des Dames, Piazza del Popolo 31, Jan Nepomuk in Zelená Hora entered the UNESCO list of World 10310 Clairvaux production today. The ‘Mythos Rosenthal’, the history of this 48018 Faenza Cultural Heritage Sites. E: [email protected] world-famous company, is presented in its own exhibition. Big E: europeanrouteofceramics@ www.cister.net events like the annual Porcelain Festival in Selb in August at- comune.faenza.ra.it tract tens of thousands of people to this beautiful low mountain www.europeanrouteofceramics.eu TRAVELER’S TIP landscape. The Next Generation Museum, situated within the complex of the monastery of Zdar, is not a sight to be missed. Placed second on the list of the ten best museums in the Czech Re- TRAVELER’S TIP public in 2018, it includes an exhibition on the ground lev- If you are traveling with children, look out for the museum’s el dedicated to the Cistercian Order and early Middle Ages, exciting family programs, such as the ‘museum backpack’, while the upper level contains collections of exhibits from which contains research sheets, experimental and search the beautiful, colorful world of Baroque. The New Generation tasks and various materials, which help children interactive- Museum is not only a museum, it is the key to comprehend- ly experience the procedures of porcelain production. ing the complex of the former monastery and the current castle in Žďár nad Sázavou as a whole.

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CONTACT 30 Gellért Thermal Bath Gellert Spa Baths Located at the crossroads of Europe, on the European Route Szent Gellért Gyógyfürdő és of Historic Thermal Towns of the Council of Europe, Uszoda Budapest is a cosmopolitan capital whose most popular attrac- H-1118 Budapest, XI. kerület tions are undoubtedly its baths. Perhaps the most famous one Kelenhegyi út 4. T: +36 146 66 166 is the imposing Gellért Thermal Bath, built in the Art Nou- E: [email protected] veau style as part of the famous Hotel Gellért in Buda. The bath www.gellertbath.hu complex was completed between 1912 and 1918, but was rebuilt after being damaged during World War II. References to European Route of Historic healing waters in this location are found from as early as the Thermal Towns c/o City of Acqui Terme Tourist 13th century and a hospital was located on this site during the Board, Piazza Levi 12 Middle Ages. During the reign of the Ottoman Empire, baths 15011 Acqui Terme were also built here. Gellért hot mineral waters, with a temper- T: 39 0144 77 02 40 ature between 35°C and 40°C, contain calcium, magnesium, hy- E: [email protected] drogen-carbonate, sulphate-chloride, sodium and fluoride ions. www.ehtta.eu They are indicated for rheumatic diseases, including hernias and arthritis as well as for neuralgias, vasoconstriction and circu- latory conditions. Inhalations are also used to treat respiratory problems.

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CONTACT CONTACT 31 Maritime Museum Maritime Museum 32 The National Gallery of Slovenia National Gallery of Slovenia of Montenegro of Montenegro Follow the Impressionisms Routes of the Council of Eu- Puharjeva ulica 9 The Maritime Museum of Montenegro is in Kotor, a spec- Pomorski Muzej Crne Gore Oalata rope to the National Gallery of Slovenia, where you’ll 1000 Ljubljana Grgrurina T: +386 1 24 15 418 tacular and UNESCO-listed walled town, on the European come across a captivating display of Slovenian Impressions by Trg Bokeljske Mornarice 391, Ivan Grohar, Rihard Jakopič, and Matija Jama, in addition to the E: [email protected] Route of Industrial Heritage of the Council of Europe. Kotor www.ng-slo.si Sea trade flourished in the port of Kotor for many centuries T: +382 (0) 32 30 4720 largest collection by modernist painter Zoran Mušič. The Na- and many of the town’s citizens made their living from the sea. www.museummaritimum.com tional Gallery serves as Slovenia’s primary museum of visual Association “Eau & Lumière” Three hundred ships worked from its port in the 18th century, arts spanning from the late medieval times to the twentieth 41 boulevard Vital Bouhot European Route of Industrial 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine although the introduction of steamships in the late 19th cen- century, divided into sections based on historical period. Home Heritage (ERIH) to nearly 600 pieces from Slovenian and European artists, the E: [email protected] tury brought a decline in Kotor’s trade. The Maritime Museum Am Striebruch 42 www.impressionismsroutes.com of Montenegro was built in the 1880s and was opened to the 40668 Meerbusch National Gallery boasts one major claim to fame: the largest public in 1900. In 1938 it moved to the early 18th century Ba- T: +49 (0) 2150 756496 piece of Baroque art in Ljubljana, Francesco Robba’s “Fountain roque palace where it remains. Displays include a collection of E: [email protected] of Three Carniolan Rivers.” Digital guides with descriptions of www.erih.net uniforms of the admirals of the fraternity, a copy of the earliest more than 70 works of art are available in three different digi- document relating to shipping at Kotor which dates from 1171, tal formats for visitors to choose from (Audioguide, free app and a range of bronze panels depicting the most significant events QR codes). in the history of Kotor, substantial collections of ship models and historic photographs, a section on maritime education and TRAVELER’S TIP a section devoted to the merchant navy of former Yugoslavia, Visitors with children will be thrilled to discover the muse- which had a significant presence in Kotor. um’s Family-friendly guided tours. Parents and children together discover paintings with curious objects, solve riddles and embark on creative tasks.

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CONTACT CONTACT 33 EuroVelo 13, Iron Curtain Trail 34 Educational Wine Tour “Iter Vitis” European Czechia to Austria stage c/o European Cyclists’ Federation in Moldova Federation The Czechia to Austria stage of the Iron Curtain Trail Rue Franklin 28 The Iter Vitis Route of the Council of Europe invites wine Palazzo Panitteri 1000 Brussels Via Panetteri, 1 of the Council of Europe crosses the mountain regions of T: +32 (0)2 880 92 74 lovers to discover an exciting new wine destination: Moldo- 92017 Sambuca di Sicilia South Bohemia before making its way through the hills of E: [email protected] va. In the last couple of years Moldova has become the most T: +39 0925 940 217 the Mühlviertel in Upper Austria and Wald- and Weinvier- www.eurovelo13.com awarded Eastern European country at different International E: [email protected] tel in Lower Austria. There are some amazing experiences to wine competitions. A key reason for Moldovan wines’ unique- www.itervitis.eu be had along the way, including riding the 50-km long stretch ness is that 10 percent of the country’s wine production comes along the Schwarzenberg canal; through the deep forests of the from grapes which originate in Moldova. These include the in- Nové Hrady mountains; and the wine growing regions of South digenous varieties Feteasca Neagra, Feteasca Alba, Feteasca Moravia and Weinviertel. Along the way, there are reminders of Regala, Rara Neagra and Viorica, as well as blends of these va- the Cold War period, such as the open-air museum in Guglwald rieties with international grapes. The proposed Educational in Austrian. Wine Tour in Moldova focuses on three things: wine culture, wine making, and wine tastings in Moldova’s key wine regions. Winery visits are combined with educational, comparative wine TRAVELER’S TIP tastings and explore the most picturesque sites of the sunny Make a small detour before joining the next stage of the country. Iron Curtain Trail to plunge into the deep forests of the Czech-Bavarian border known as the Šumava National Park. The combination of centuries-old primaeval forests, crystal-clear glacial lakes, and mysterious peat bogs creates a uniquely poetic place which will enchant you.

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CONTACT CONTACT 37 Oradea Foundation for the 38 Birth House of Master Jan Hus Master John Hus Center Follow the Réseau Art Nouveau Network Cultural protection of Bihor Historical In the Czech lands, efforts to change the conditions in the Husova 37, 38421 Husinec Route of the Council of Europe to Oradea, a Romanian Monuments Church began one hundred years earlier than in most European city whose cosmopolitan cultural identity was forged by intense str. Tudor Vladimirescu nr. 2 countries (i.e. the 14th – 15th centuries). The most famous per- Routes of Reformation trade and cultural exchanges. At the turn of the 20th centu- Turnul Primariei Oradea sonality associated with this early phase of the so-called “Czech c/o Standortmarketing Mansfeld- RO - 410203 Oradea Südharz GmbH ry, riding the tide of its economic growth and openness, Oradea T: +40 259 408 881 Reformation” is undoubtedly Jan Hus, the church reformer, in- Ewald-Gnau-Straße 1b was remodelled and quickly transformed into the Art Nouveau E: [email protected] spirer of Hussitism and seminal figure in the Bohemian Refor- 065226 Sangerhausen capital of Romania. The main protagonists in the transforma- mation, who was martyred in 1415. His Birth House, situated E: [email protected] tion of the city were renowned architects of the era, such as Réseau Art Nouveau Network along the Routes of Reformation Cultural Route of the www.reformationroutes.eu Kálmán Rimanóczy Jr, László and József Vágó, Marcell Komor, Urban.brussels is part of the building complex of the Jan Mont des Arts 10 - 13 Council of Europe, Dezsö Jakab, Valér Mende and Franz Löbl, who were inspired by BE-1000 Brussels Hus Memorial. Jan Hus was born here in around 1371. The en- the Viennese Secessionist movement, the “Coup de fouet” move- T: +32 (0) 2 432 83 18 tire complex of three townhouses, an existing barn and a newly ment of the French school and Art déco. Among the many beau- E: [email protected] designed building serves mainly educational and cultural pur- tiful buildings, which earned Oradea the nickname “Petit Paris”, www.artnouveau-net.eu poses (expositions, exhibitions, concerts, courses, workshops and is Darvas-La Roche House, which has recently opened as a mu- more). The opening of the refurbished Master Jan Hus Memorial, seum of Art Nouveau. which includes the room where Jan Hus was born, was inaugurated in May 2015. Many new expositions have been prepared and held so visitors and tourists can have a closer look at the TRAVELER’S TIP life and work of Master Jan Hus while they are using the mod- While in Oradea, visit the “Aurel Lazăr” Memorial Mu- ern multimedia exposition. seum, located in the Art Nouveau house of the Lazăr family. Built in the last years of the 19th century, Casa Lazăr has special historical significance. It was in one of its rooms, on October 12th, 1918, that the Declaration of self-determi- nation of all Romanians living on the lands of Transylvania, Banat, Crişana and Maramureş, from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was signed.

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CONTACT CONTACT 39 Saint Martin’s Church Saint Martin’s Church 40 St. James’ pilgrim route from Rothenburg Tourismus Szombathely, on the Saint Martin of Tours Route of the Szombathely, Szent Márton utca Rothenburg to Rottenburg Service Council of Europe, is famed as being the birthplace of Saint 40, 9700 The St. James’ pilgrim route from Rothenburg to Rot- Marktplatz 2 www.martinus.hu 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Martin. The first church in his name, believed to stand on the tenburg, which is part of the extensive Santiago de Com- point where his childhood home once existed, dates from the T: +49 9861/404-800 Réseau Européen des Centres postela Pilgrim Routes of the Council of Europe, is E: [email protected] 9th century. In the 11th century a wooden structure replaced Culturels Saint Martin de one of the best signposted and maintained trails in southern www.visit-rothenburg.com the original 9th-century church. This church had an early Ro- Tours Germany. Cities and villages that have retained their medie- manesque sanctuary which was followed by a rectangular Tour Charlemagne val charm, beautiful scenery and wonderful views, make this European Federation “Saint BP 41135, 37011 Tours cedex 1 James Way” Gothic sanctuary with a cross vault erected during the recon- path a beautiful pilgrimage experience. From Rothenburg ob structions between the 13th and 15th centuries. This was re- E: [email protected] Hôtel-Dieu www.saintmartindetours.eu der Tauber it goes over the Hohenloher plain to Langenburg, 2 rue Becdelièvre furbished in a Baroque style between 1668 and 1672. The last over the Jagst and Kochertal to Schwäbisch Hall, then through 43 000 Le Puy-en-Velay significant construction work took place in 1930-1931 when the Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald nature park to Murrhardt. T: +33 (0)4 71 07 00 20 the church was lengthened by 11 metres. A Baroque monastery The next goal is Winnenden with the famous Jakobus altar in E: [email protected] www.saintjamesway.eu which once belonged to the Dominican order is adjoined to the the castle church. Then the path crosses the Rems valley and church. Saint Martin’s Church marks the starting point for one reaches the Neckar valley in Esslingen. One variant leads from of Europe’s greatest pilgrimages. Endersbach via Plochingen and the Jakobuskirche Bodelshofen to Neckartailfingen. There both ways join again. With beauti- TRAVELER’S TIP ful views of the Albtrauf, hikers and pilgrims continue above The website of the Saint Martin of Tours Route of the Coun- the Neckar Valley to the Bebenhausen Monastery, the Jako- cil of Europe offers a number of interesting thematic hiking buskirche in Tübingen and finally to the cathedral in Rotten- route suggestions starting from Szombathely: www.viasancti- burg. martini.eu/thematic-routes

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TRAVELER’S TIP The Klosterneuburg Monastery winery is the oldest wine-growing estate in Austria. Join its Winery Tour to visit the atmospheric baroque cellar complex which extends over four levels down to a depth of 36 metres. At the end of the tour, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a wine tasting in the monastery wine estate.

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43 Shtetl Route 53 EuroVelo 13 - Finnish section of the European Route of Jewish Heritage Norway/Finland/Russia stage Poland Iron Curtain Trail Finland 44 European Hansemuseum The Hansa 54 Corbusierhaus Berlin Germany Le Corbusier Destinations : Architectural Promenades 45 Abbey of Tyniec Germany Cluniac Sites in Europe Poland 55 Berlin Declaration Liberation Route Europe 46 Assistens Kirkegård Germany European Cemeteries Route Denmark 56 Riga Art Nouveau Centre Réseau Art Nouveau Network 47 Askeby Abbey Latvia European Route of Cistercian Abbeys Sweden 57 St Olav’s Waterway Route of Saint Olav Ways 48 Pärnu Finland European Route of Historic Thermal Towns Estonia 58 The Historical House of Prayer from Rząśnik 49 Estonian Mining Museum Routes of Reformation European Route of Industrial Heritage Poland Estonia 59 The Way of St. James in Poland 50 Megalith in the region of Falbygden Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Routes European Route of Megalithic Culture Poland Sweden 60 Luban 51 Deutsches Historisches Museum Via Regia European Routes of Emperor Charles V Poland Germany 61 Viking Ship Museum 52 Nida Artists’ Colony Viking Routes Impressionisms Routes Denmark Lithuania 62 | Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in the EU Macro Regions 63 | Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in the EU Macro Regions Tourism Catalogue | Baltic Sea Region. Shining to the world Tourism Catalogue | Baltic Sea Region. Shining to the world European Route of Jewish Heritage The Hansa Poland Germany

CONTACT CONTACT 43 Shtetl Route The “Grodzka Gate - NN 44 European Hansemuseum Europäisches Hansemuseum The Shtetl Route, situated on the European Route of Jew- Theatre” Centre The European Hansemuseum, located on The Hansa Cul- Lübeck gGmbH ish Heritage of the Council of Europe, takes its name from ul. Grodzka 21, 20-112 Lublin tural Route of the Council of Europe is the largest muse- An der Untertrave 1 a small town with a large Jewish population which existed in T: +48 81 532 58 67 um in the world dedicated to the history of the Hanse. Inside its D-23552 Lübeck Central and Eastern Europe before the Holocaust. Exploring the E: [email protected] newly designed building, visitors are provided with a fascinating T: +49 (0) 451 80 90 99-0 www.teatrnn.pl E: [email protected] stories of 62 towns located in the region encompassing the bor- overview of the world of the Hande, through a combination of www.hansemuseum.eu derland of Poland, Belarus and Ukraine, and focusing on the The European Association staged historical scenes, cabinets with valuable original objects, stories of the Jewish Communities which once lived there, it is for the Preservation and and the latest museum technology and interactive features. On Die Neue Hanse an invitation to travel through a forgotten part of the European Promotion of Jewish Culture the roof of the new building is a public terrace, which offers a Der Bürgermeister der continent. The Shtetl Route offers tours (both real and virtual), and Heritage (AEPJ) beautiful view over the river Trave. Hansestadt Lübeck Legal Seat Hansebüro guidebooks, maps, training for tour guides and networking tools 10, rue de Vianden Breite Straße 62 for those who are interested in the Jewish history of Central and 2680 Luxembourg 23552 Lübeck Eastern Europe, as an integral part of shared European heritage. E: [email protected] TRAVELER’S TIP www.hanse.org Within the framework of the Shtetl Routes, different thematic www.jewisheritage.org The building of the museum is itself an important contempo- itineraries are proposed. rary landmark of the city of Lübeck. In fact, Studio Andreas Heller Architects & Designers who designed it, received the The idea of Shtetl Routes arose from the artistic, archival and Award of the Association of German Architects in 2019 for educational work being done by “Grodzka Gate – NN Theatre” their outstanding design. In addition to the integration of the Centre, a municipal institution, based in Lublin, Poland, whose new building into the castle hill, the jury praised how “nat- core mission is the remembrance of the Jews of Lublin urally” the historic castle monastery is integrated into the museum.

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CONTACT CONTACT 45 Abbey of Tyniec Abbey of Tyniec 46 Assistens Kirkegård Assistens Kirkegård The Abbey of Tyniec is the most important landmark of the Benedyktyńska 37, 30-398 Assistens Kirkegård in Copenhagen, is located on the Eu- Kapelvej 2 homonymous village in Poland. Situated on the Cluniac Sites Kraków ropean Cemeteries Route of the Cultural Routes of the 2200 København N in Europe Cultural Route of the Council of Europe, it is T: +48 12 688 54 52 Council of Europe. Inaugurated in 1760, it is the final rest- T: + 45 35 37 19 17 thought to have been founded in 1040 by King Casimir the Re- ing place of famous Danes, such as fairytale writer Hans Chris- E: [email protected] Fédération Européenne des www.assistens.dk storer, who invited Benedictines monks to settle here. Subse- Sites Clunisiens tian Andersen, philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, physicists H. C. quent additions, destructions and restorations include the con- Tour des Fromages Ørsted and Niels Bohr, poet Michael Strunge and singer Natasja Association of Significant struction of a complex of Romanesque buildings, consisting of F-71250 Cluny Saad. The burial site of many Danish notables throughout its Cemeteries in Europe a basilica and the abbey, in the late 11th century; destruction T: +33 (0) 3 85 59 31 82 history, Assistens Kirkegård is still serving its original purpose c/o Pogrebno podjetje Maribor d.d. by Tatar and Czech raids in the 15th century; rebuilding in the E: [email protected] as a burial ground today. The cemetery grounds are also an im- Cesta XIV. divizije 39/a www.sitesclunisiens.org 2000 Maribor Gothic style in the 15th century; destruction by the “Swedish portant and historical greenspace for the Nørrebro district, pro- T: +386 2 480 09 00 deluge” in the 17th century; remodelling in the Baroque and Ro- viding both locals and visitors with a park for relaxing, walking E: [email protected] coco styles in the 17th and 18th centuries and finally remodel- and even cycling. www.cemeteriesroute.eu ling in the 1940s.

TRAVELER’S TIP One of the most interesting features of Assistens Kir- kegård cemetery is the Homeless Section. Inaugurat- ed in 2013, it is the result of a collaboration between “Mor- gencafé for hjemløse” (a morning café for homeless people), the Copenhagen Cathedral and the City of Copenhagen.

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CONTACT CONTACT 47 Askeby Abbey 48 Pärnu Pärnu Visitor Center Askeby Abbey Church, now a Lutheran parish church, is Askeby Abbey Pärnu is situated on the European Route of Historic Uus 4 Pärnu 80010 Pärnu located on the European Route of Cistercian Abbeys of Askeby Thermal Towns of the Council of Europe. Its history as a maakond Estland the Council of Europe. Its oldest part was built during the 585 62 Linghem thermal baths’ resort dates back to 1838 when the first bathing T: +372 447 30000 first half of the 12th century by King Sverker the Elder. Some Sweden institution was founded. At the time, the bathing house by the www.visitparnu.com decades later a convent was added to the church. In the 1240s Charte Européenne des sea offered warm sea baths in the summer and hot saunas in European Route of Historic Askeby, like many other convents, was incorporated into the Abbayes et Sites Cisterciens the winter. The original building burned down in WWI but was Thermal Towns Cistercian order and became important to leading noble fami- Hostellerie des Dames reconstructed in 1926-1927 by Olev Siinmaa and Baltic Ger- c/o City of Acqui Terme Tourist lies. The buildings were damaged on several occasions, most se- 10310 Clairvaux man designers Erich von Wolffeldt and Aleksander Nürnberg. Board verely in 1377 by fire. It was rebuilt in 1418 and in 1444 a con- E: [email protected] In the Soviet era, the Mud Baths started to serve the health of Piazza Levi 12 www.cister.net 15011 Acqui Terme vent was inaugurated, accommodating about twenty nuns. All the working people; after Estonia’s independence, it became de- T: +39 0144 77 02 40 the buildings were destroyed after the Reformation except for serted and lost its function. In 2014, a cosy boutique spa was E: [email protected] the church, whose tower, however, was also destroyed in 1609. opened in the historic mud baths building. Today, the neoclas- www.ehtta.eu Medieval treasures can still be found in the church. Years of re- sicist building of the Mud Baths is one of the most important search have resulted in virtual representations of the abbey it- symbols of the Pärnu resort. self as well as its environment.

TRAVELER’S TIP If you are visiting Pärnu with children, plan a visit to the Pärnu Beach Park. Established in 1882 and declared a nature protection zone due to its wide variety of plant spe- cies, it now also boasts a modern and safe playground right next to the sea.

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CONTACT CONTACT 49 Estonian Mining Museum Estonian Mining Museum 50 Megalith in the region Falbygdens museum The Kohtla area, situated along the European Route of In- Eesti Kaevandusmuuseum of Falbygden Besöksadress: S:t Olofsgatan 23 dustrial Heritage of the Council of Europe is Europe’s Jaama t. 1 Falbygden, situated on the European Route of Megalith- T: +46 515-88 50 50 30305 Kohtla E: [email protected] principal source of shale oil. Mining began in 1916, and produc- ic Culture of the Council of Europe, marks the northern tion reached a peak in 1980 with an annual output of 31 mil- T: +372 (0) 33 - 44701 www.kaevandusmuuseum.ee border of the megalithic culture and is home to one of the larg- Megalithic Routes e.V. lion tonnes. The Estonian Mining Museum is based at a est concentrations of megalithic tombs in northern Europe. As c/o Stadt- und Kreisarchäologie mine that began production in 1937. Shale from shallower de- European Route of Industrial the ground is quite chalky, the skeletal remains dating back Osnabrück posits was extracted by open cast working. Visitors are able to Heritage (ERIH) more than 5000 years which have been found in the tombs are Lotter Straße 2 Am Striebruch 42 DE-49078 Osnabrück go 1 km underground on a train, to explore the working face of extremely well preserved, thus allowing the University of Goth- the mine, and to eat underground the typical lunch of a mid- 40668 Meerbusch T: +49 (0) 541 323 44 33 T: +49 (0) 2150 756496 enburg to run research programs to date the so-called genetic E: [email protected] 20th century miner. On the surface there are buildings where E: [email protected] fingerprint and origin of the population of the time. www.megalithicroutes.eu oil-bearing shale was separated from other stones, and towers www.erih.net where it was burned. The museum has a collection of oil paintings of the mines, and a display of equipment includes Esku, the TRAVELER’S TIP 50-ton-heavy bucket of a very large mechanical excavator used Visitors to the area can walk along the unique hiking route in open-cast workings. which runs through the town, passing megalithic tombs and graves from other times that are still present in the central part of Falköping. They can also visit the Falbygdens Muse- um, which sheds light on the area’s history. Among the fea- tured exhibits is the skeleton of a 9000-year-old domesticat- ed dog, a Stone Age flute, and a copy of the mighty gold collar from Ålleberg. The “Raspberry Girl” is also exhibited here, a rare European example of a Neolithic body found in a bog.

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CONTACT CONTACT 51 Deutsches Historisches Museum Deutsches Historisches 52 Nida Artists’ Colony Nida Art Colony of the Vilnius The Deutsches Historisches Museum, known by the ac- Museum Nida Artists’ colony, situated on the Impressionisms Academy of Arts ronym DHM, is located in Berlin, on the European Routes of Unter den Linden 3 Routes of the Council of Europe, was one of the first artists’ E. A. Jonušo str. 3, Emperor Charles V of the Council of Europe. It is consid- 10117 Berlin retreats on the Baltic Sea. Originally a remote fishing village, Neringa LT-93127 ered one of the most important museums in Berlin and is one of T: +49 30 203040 Nida was first noticed by writers in the 19th century. Artists T: +370 469 20 370 www.dhm.de E: [email protected] Germany’s most frequented cultural monuments. The museum, soon followed, as did professors and students from Koenigsberg www.nidacolony.lt opened on the occasion of the 750th anniversary of the found- Cooperation Network Art Academy. Visitors would stay at Hermann Blode’s hotel in ing of Berlin on 28 October 1987, is located in the Zeughaus on of European Routes Skruzdynė, which opened in 1867, and which soon became the Association “Eau & Lumière” the Unter den Linden, as well as in the adjacent Exhibition Hall of Emperor Charles V focal point of the colony. At the beginning of the 20th century, 41 boulevard Vital Bouhot designed by renowned Chinese American architect I. M. Pei. The Calle Felipe II s/n, 1st Floor Nida became a favourite place for German artists and intellec- 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine 10430 Cuacos de Yuste E: [email protected] museum’s permanent exhibition, presenting German history T: 34 927 172 164 tuals. Painters, photographers, writers, actors and composers www.impressionismsroutes.com through images and artefacts, is housed in the Zeughaus, while E: [email protected] found the Curonian Spit an oasis of peace and a source of crea- its temporary exhibitions are shown in the I.M. Pei Exhibition www.itineracarolusv.eu tive inspiration. Members of the artists’ colony espoused diverse Hall. The museum’s facilities include a library and a cinema. artistic trends: Impressionism, Realism, Symbolism and Natu- ralism.

TRAVELER’S TIP Visit Nida Art Colony, an art and meeting space, sur- rounded by sand dunes and seas. As a resourceful platform, it runs a Residency Programme, Nida Doctoral School, and initiates art, education and research projects. Its aim is to create a confluence of academic and non-academic education, artistic and scientific practice, hard work and leisure.

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CONTACT 53 EuroVelo 13, Sámi Museum Siida Finnish section of the Inarintie 46, 99870 Inari T: +358 (0)400 898 212 Norway/Finland/Russia stage www.siida.fi The Finnish section of the EuroVelo 13 - Norway/Fin- land/Russia stage is part of the Iron Curtain Trail of the Iron Curtain Trail Cultural Routes of Europe. This stage starts in the very far c/o European Cyclists’ Federation Rue Franklin 28 north of Europe, beyond the Arctic Circle, near the Norwegian 1000 Brussels town of Kirkenes. From there it makes its long descent through T: +32 (0)2 880 92 74 the rarely visited east of Finland, where cyclists enjoy well over E: [email protected] a thousand kilometres of woods, lakes, reindeer and welcoming www.eurovelo13.com locals. It is the perfect way to explore one of the continent’s last wildernesses, before reentering civilization in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, St Petersburg.

TRAVELER’S TIP The inquisitive traveler will be seduced by the village of Siida, a central meeting place in Inari, the heart of the Sámi Area in Finland. The spiritual and material culture of the Finnish Sámi is stored in the collections of the community’s Sámi Museum and Nature Centre and displayed in its exhibitions and publications.

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TRAVELER’S TIP Travelers interested in architecture will be happy to participate in the guided tours provided by the association “Friends of the Corbusier House”. In addition to visiting a showcase apartment and the grounds, the tour also includes information about the history of the building, its construction and the life of Corbusier himself.

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CONTACT CONTACT 56 Riga Art Nouveau Centre Riga Jugendstila Centrs 57 St Olav’s Waterway Association for the Route The Riga Art Nouveau Centre is located on the Réseau Alberta iela 12, Centra rajons, Part of the Route of Saint Olav of the Cultural Routes of of St. Olav Ways (ACSOW) Art Nouveau Network of the Council of Europe. It was Rīga, LV-1010 Europe, St Olav’s Waterway is the first pilgrim’s trail con- Elgeseter built in 1903 as the private house of the famous Latvian archi- T: +371 67 181 465 necting Finland and Sweden over the sea. From Turku, visitors Postboks 2919 tect Konstantīns Pēkšēns who designed it together with Eižens E: [email protected] can reach Korpo in four to five days or Mariehamn in about a NO-7432 Trondheim www.jugendstils.riga.lv E: [email protected] Laube. The monumental façade features ornamental reliefs week. Alternatively, the scenery is so beautiful that one may www.acsow.org with stylised motifs of Latvian plants and animals, which have Réseau Art Nouveau Network prefer to go slower in order to take in the sights and smells also been used in the interior design. The impressive spiral Urban.brussels along the way. This route is an open invitation for exhilarating staircase is a masterpiece in its own right and one of the build- Mont des Arts 10-13 hikes, refreshing swims after warm saunas and wonderful sun- ing’s highlights. The museum showcases an authentic Art Nou- BE-1000 Brussels sets. One can easily imagine how pilgrims and traders experi- T: +32 (0)2 432 83 18 veau apartment interior, which fully captures the essence of the E: [email protected] enced the archipelago in the years before the advent of cars and artistic period through its furniture, tableware, artworks, clocks, www.artnouveau-net.eu motorised boats. Outdoor activities such as sailing, rowing or clothing and embroidery. Digital media present Art Nouveau kayaking can also be organised along the way. architecture, design and art in Riga, and provide information about everyday life in the city in the early 20th century. TRAVELER’S TIP Families traveling with children will be thrilled to discover that St. Olav’s Cultural Route has created something very special for them. The Pilgrim’s passport for children will accompany little hikers on the Turku to Trondheim trail, allowing them to play along and discover Olav’s journey from Viking to King and finally to Saint.

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CONTACT CONTACT 58 The Historical House Rząśnik 59 The Way of St. James in Poland European Federation of Prayer from Rząśnik Gmina Świerzawa The archival sources and archaeological discoveries made in dif- “Saint James Way” The history of Reformation in Poland shaped new denomina- Złotoryja County ferent parts of Poland prove that Poles also joined the pilgrim- Hôtel-Dieu Lower Silesian Voivodeship 2 rue Becdelièvre tions, embracive of the Lutheran church, the Calvin church and age to the tomb of St. James. In 2005 the first contemporary Pol- Poland ish section of the Camino de Santiago was officially opened. This 43 000 Le Puy-en-Velay the development of culture and art under the influence of many T: +33 (0)4 71 07 00 20 Polish evangelists and religious emigrants from Western Europe. Routes of Reformation initiated the spectacular development of St. James’s Trails in Po- E: [email protected] Lower Silesia in particular, situated on the Routes of Refor- c/o Standortmarketing Mansfeld- land, resulting in 34 marked Polish sections today, which form www.saintjamesway.eu mation of the Council of Europe, is a region rich in multi- Südharz GmbH part of the Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Routes of Ewald-Gnau-Straße 1b cultural history. One example of this multiculturalism is the so- the Council of Europe. The most famous are the Lower Sile- 065226 Sangerhausen sian Way of St. James, the Polish Way (Camino Polaco), the Way called Prayer House built by Evangelical believers in Rząśnik E: [email protected] in the Świerzawa district in 1748, after having received permis- www.reformationroutes.eu of St. James Via Regia, the Pomeranian Way of St. James, Lesser sion to build their own churches. It was rebuilt again after a fire Poland’s Way of St. James, the Beskid Way of St. James and the in 1923 but fell into ruin when the Polish Catholics who arrived Varsovian Way of St. James. Currently the Way of St. James is in Silesia after WWII abandoned it. Due to the fact that it was the longest marked cultural and thematic trail in Poland. destined for demolition, it was dismantled in 2008 and reconstructed in 2018 in Łomnica. It is considered a symbol of Sile- sian Tolerance, thanks to which Christian denominations in Sile- sia gained equal rights.

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CONTACT CONTACT 60 Luban Luban Municipal Council 61 Viking Ship Museum The Viking Ship Museum Luban is located on the Via Regia of the Cultural Routes ul. 7 Dywizji 14, Lubań 59-800 The Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, on the Viking Vindeboder 12 of the Council of Europe. The medieval city’s most spec- T: +48/75 646 44 99 Routes of the Council of Europe, is the Danish museum for DK-4000 Roskilde tacular landmark is the Bracka Tower, erected in 1318 to de- E: [email protected] ships, seafaring and boat building culture in ancient and medie- T: +45 46 300 200 fend the crucial gateway to the town and the nearby Franciscan val times. It is the home of five 1000-year-old world-famous Vi- E: [email protected] Europäisches Kultur - www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk monastery. It also served as an observation post, as well as an und Informationszentrum king ships and also houses a fleet of sailing reconstructions. The independent defence post. The first battles for the Bracka Tow- in Thüringen Boatyard exhibits the craftsmanship and boat-building culture Destination Viking er took place in 1431 during the Hussite wars. It was targeted Bahnhofstraße 27 of the Viking Age. In the open workshops, visitors can meet the Association again during the Thirty Years’ War, when the Swedish soldiers 99084 Erfurt craftsmen who keep up the old maritime trades and try their c/o Fotevikens Museum attempted to destroy it on two separate occasions, in 1639 and T: +49 (0) 361 76 48 590 hand with axes, ropes and many other exciting activities. Sum- Museievägen 24 E: [email protected] SE-23621 Hölleviken 1641. www.via-regia.org mer visitors can sail out on the Roskilde Fjord in a Viking ship, T: +45 578 115 21 enjoying a real Nordic maritime adventure. E: [email protected] [email protected] TRAVELER’S TIP www.followthevikings.com For those who are passionate about geology, the area around Luban is a Geotourism gem. Extinct volcanoes, rare rock TRAVELER’S TIP outcrops and secondary and primary mineral deposits form The Viking Ship Museum organises many interesting work- part of an exciting geotourism trail, consisting of three shops and events for visitors of all ages, such as Viking Age tracks: The Stone Mountain Park, Lusatian Basalt Mines and fishing, Viking Ship Sailing, Evening Sailing, as well as nu- Ostróżek Hill. merous activities especially for children.

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62 The Phoenicians Route in France 74 EuroVelo13, Bavaria/Czechia Phoenicians’ Route Iron Curtain Trail France Germany

63 The Northern Italy Jewish Route 75 Wine, gastronomy and heritage tour European Route of Jewish Heritage in Slovenia Ιtaly Iter Vitis Route Slovenia 64 The Via Francigena in Switzerland Via Francigena 76 Immeuble Clarté Switzerland Le Corbusier Destinations : Architectural Promenades 65 Monastery of Rüeggisberg Switzerland Cluniac Sites in Europe Switzerland 77 Provence Landing Memorial Liberation Route Europe 66 Staglieno Cemetery France European Cemeteries Route Italy 78 The Villas of Lago di Como Réseau Art Nouveau Network 67 Mozart’s Birthplace Italy European Mozart Ways Austria 79 Castle Velenje Routes of Reformation 68 Abondance Abbey Slovenia European Route of Cistercian Abbeys France 80 Church of Saint Martin in Šmartno na Pohorju 69 Friedrichsbad Saint Martin of Tours Route European Route of Historic Thermal Towns Slovenia Germany 81 Le Puy-En-Velay 70 Gonzen Mine Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Routes European Route of Industrial Heritage France Switzerland 82 Millstatt Abbey 71 Royal Monastery of Brou TRANSROMANICA - The Romanesque European Routes of Emperor Charles V Routes of European Heritage France Austria

72 The Trail in France 83 Schloss Habsburg Huguenot and Waldensian trail Via Habsburg France Switzerland

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CONTACT CONTACT 62 The Phoenicians’ Route Musée des civilisations de 63 The Northern Italy Fondazione per i beni in France l’Europe et de la Méditerranée Jewish Route culturali ebraici The Phoenicians’ Route in France is one of the most im- 7 promenade Robert Laffont Located in Northern Italy, on the European Route of Jewish of Lungotevere R. Sanzio 9 13002 Marseille 00153 Roma portant Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe. It T: +33 (0) 4 84 35 13 13 the Council of Europe, the Northern Italy Jewish Route, intends T: +39 (0)6 4554 2280 links the ancient Mediterranean cities of Marseille, Arles, Mont- E: [email protected] to bring together and raise awareness about the most important E: [email protected] pellier, Narbonne and Perpignan in a littoral arch which spans www.mucem.org sites of the Italian Jewish Heritage. The Italian Jewish commu- www.visitjewishitaly.it the Gulf of Lyon. After founding the city of Carthage on the nity is perhaps the oldest Jewish community in Europe, living North African Coast in 814 BC, the Phoenicians sought to ex- International Confederation in the same area continuously for more than 2.200 years and The European Association “The Phoenicians’ Route” for the Preservation and pand their search for precious metals, tin and raw materials, as Via Garibaldi, 47 making it one of the richest and most interesting Jewish herit- Promotion of Jewish Culture well as their sphere of influence across the Mediterranean Sea. 91022 Castelvetrano age sites in Europe and the world. Jewish communities and mu- and Heritage (AEPJ) To conquer new territories and commercial ports, they visited T: +39 346 092 54 62 seums across Italy safeguard beautiful synagogues, precious Legal Seat the southern coast of Provence and competed with the Greeks, E: [email protected] objects, furnishings, books, tombstones and documents from 10, rue de Vianden who were also trying to expand their commercial power in the www.fenici.net every era of Jewish history. Jewish presence and history are also 2680 Luxembourg E: [email protected] Tyrrhenian Sea. testified by numerous cemeteries, catacombs, archaeological re- www.jewisheritage.org mains, inscriptions, monuments and memorials. In addition, a great attraction to explore this Route is its intangible heritage, expressed in the form of customs, traditions, gastronomy, music and art. Travelers preparing their trip can visit the website visitjewishitaly.it to find all relevant information on the Jewish heritage sites along the Northern Italy Route, which includes the TRAVELER’S TIP As you embark on your itinerary in Marseille, visit the following locations: Torino, Padova, Venezia, Alessandria, Asti, MuCEM - Museum of the Civilizations of Europe and the Biella, Casale Monferrato and Ivrea. Mediterranean, which seeks to explore and present the cultural, social and scientific wealth of Mediterranean civilisations from prehistoric times to the present day in innovative and exciting ways.

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CONTACT CONTACT 64 The Via Francigena European Association 65 Monastery of Rüeggisberg Klosterruine Rüeggisberg in Switzerland of Via Francigena The Monastery of Rüeggisberg, situated on the Cluniac Naturpark Gantrisch The Swiss stage of the Via Francigena is part of the Via Palazzo Farnese Sites in Europe Cultural Route of the Council of Eu- 3088 Rüeggisberg Piazza della Cittadella 29 T: +41 31 808 00 20 Francigena Cultural Route of the Council of Europe. rope, was founded in the 11th century by Lütold von Rümligen 29121 Piacenza and donated to the Cluny Abbey, thus making it the first Cluniac E: [email protected] With its 12 stages, 215km length and 5000m height difference T: +39 052 349 27 92 www.gantrisch.ch it leads travelers from the shores of Lake Geneva to the Great St. E: [email protected] house in the German-speaking world. Over the next one hun- Bernard Pass. Marked as Route 70, it is one of the most spectac- www.viefrancigene.org dred years, an imposing Romanesque basilica with several ad- Fédération Européenne ular sections on the entire Via Francigena. It combines spectac- ditional structures was constructed from the first simple cells. des Sites Clunisiens Tour des Fromages ular scenery, crystal-blue lakes and wild rivers, high mountain Thanks to the extraordinary amount of property owned by the order, it gained a significant reputation all over the country. The F-71250 Cluny trails, flat lakeside paths, medieval towns, world famous vine- T: +33 (0) 3 85 59 31 82 yards and an abundance of amazing art, architecture, history monastery church was forced to close its doors in 1484 follow- E: [email protected] and culture. ing the Reformation, and finally, a village fire in Rüeggisberg www.sitesclunisiens.org completely devastated the once splendid edifice. As an important archaeological site today, it attracts both pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela as well as hikers. The ascent, the splendid view and the mystical atmosphere turn a visit to Rüeggisberg into an unforgettable experience. A rich program of cultural events brings life back to this awesome medieval monument throughout the year.

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CONTACT CONTACT 66 Staglieno Cemetery Cimitero Monumentale di 67 Mozart’s Birthplace Mozarts Geburtshaus Designed in 1835 in a Neoclassical style, by the famous Staglieno Located in Salzburg, on the European Mozart Ways Cul- Getreidegasse 9, A-5020 Salzburg Genovese architect Carlo Barabino, and opened in 1851, the Via Cà Dè Mussi tural Route of the Council of Europe, the house in which T: +43 (0) 662 84 43 13 Staglieno Cemetery (Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno), Genoa, 16137 Wolfgang Amadé Mozart was born on the 27th of January 1756 E: [email protected] situated on of the www.staglieno.comune.genova.it is now one of the most frequently visited museums in the world. www.mozarteum.at the European Cemeteries Route Coun- cil of Europe is one of the most important cemeteries in Eu- Association of Significant In the three-storey Hagenauer Haus, which first opened as a Europäische Mozart Wege e.V. rope, attracting visitors from all around the world. The exten- Cemeteries in Europe museum in 1880, the visitor learns details of Mozart’s life, the Sigmund Haffnergasse 3, sive grounds include cloisters, garden paths, and a reproduction c/o Pogrebno podjetje Maribor d.d. domestic circumstances in which he grew up, when he began 1st Floor, AT-5020 Salzburg of the famous Pantheon in Rome. The new cemetery quickly Cesta XIV. divizije 39/a to play music, who his friends and patrons were, his relation- T: +43 (0) 699 112 80 216 became the fashionable death option, and increasingly was a 2000 Maribor ship with his family and his passion for opera. The museum’s E: [email protected] T: +386 2 480 09 00 www.mozartways.com showcase for world-class sculpture. Many representatives of the E: [email protected] collections include original certificates, letters and memorabilia, Genoese middle-class and many other inhabitants of the city www.cemeteriesroute.eu portraits and Mozart’s historical instruments, including his own are buried in Staglieno Genova, as well as illustrious foreigners violin and clavichord. On the first floor, a rotating annual exhi- who visited the city of Genoa. The art of the cemetery, inspired bition sheds light onto different aspects of Mozart’s life. Mozart by the emerging Realist art movement of the 1850s includes and his family lived in this house until 1773, when the family statues of weeping angels, sorrowful widows and eerily lifelike moved to the house known today as the “Mozart Residence”, on depictions of the bereaved and the deceased in contemporary the Makartplatz Square. clothing. You can read detailed descriptions of the cemetery’s most important graves on the website of the European Cem- eteries Route.

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CONTACT CONTACT 68 Abondance Abbey Abondance Abbey 69 Friedrichsbad Friedrichsbad The Abondance Abbey is in the heart of the mountains, on Place de l’église, Abondance First opened in 1877, the Roman-Irish Bath Friedrichsbad, is Römerplatz 1 the European Route of Cistercian Abbeys of the Council T: +33 4 50 81 60 54 in Baden-Baden on the European Route of Historic Ther- 76530 Baden-Baden of Europe. Founded in the 12th century by the Saint Augus- E: [email protected] mal Towns of the Council of Europe. In this beautiful T: +49 (0) 7221 / 27 59-20 tin canons and then occupied by the Cistercian monks from the www.winter.abondance-tourisme.com neo-Renaissance historical building visitors can indulge in the E: [email protected] www.carasana.de 17th century, the Abondance Abbey was abolished at the end of Charte Européenne des full splendor of Roman bathing, combined with rejuvenating the 18th century. In 1875, it was the first Savoyard structure to Abbayes et Sites Cisterciens Irish hot-air baths. The exclusive bathing experience of Frie- European Route of Historic be classified as a Historic Monument. Still well-preserved it re- Hostellerie des Dames drichsbad can best be enjoyed by completing its signature 17- Thermal Towns veals the power of mountain Gothic architecture and conceals 10310 Clairvaux step bathing ritual. The changing temperatures and the precious c/o City of Acqui Terme Tourist marvelous artistic treasures. The cloister is a Gothic architec- E: [email protected] thermal water in the various baths have a regenerative effect Board, Piazza Levi 12 www.cister.net 15011 Acqui Terme tural medieval religious art treasure. The frescoes that adorn on body and soul. T: +39 0144 77 02 40 its galleries were painted in the early 15th century. The diverse E: [email protected] and numerous sculptures are made from sandstone. Today, the www.ehtta.eu Abondance Abbey still has its abbey church, cloister and convent buildings and serves the needs of the local parish. TRAVELER’S TIP The two well-known Baden-Baden thermal baths Caracalla Spa and Friedrichsbad are combined for maximum relaxation and enjoyment in one of the Ancient Spa Traditions Tourist Packages proposed on the website of the Euro- pean Historic Thermal Spa Association.

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CONTACT CONTACT 70 Gonzen Mine Gonzen Mine 72 Royal Monastery of Brou Brou Royal Monastery Gonzen Mine is located on the European Route of Indus- Pro Gonzenbergwerk The Royal Monastery of Brou outside Bourg-en-Bresse, is 63 Boulevard de Brou, trial Heritage of the Council of Europe, in Sargans, a me- St Gallerstrasse 72 located on the European Routes of Emperor Charles V 01000 Bourg-en-Bresse dieval town in the Canton of St Gallen in eastern Switzerland. 7320 Sargans of the Council of Europe. It was commissioned by Margaret T: +33 4 74 22 83 83 T: +41 (0) 81 - 7231217 of Austria after the death of her husband Philibert II the Hand- www.monastere-de-brou.fr Ores such as hematite, magnetite and hausmannite were ex- www.bergwerk-gonzen.ch tracted from the 90km-long labyrinth of tunnels. The last min- some, (1480-1504), Duke of Savoy to house three sumptuous Cooperation Network of ers left the Gonzen iron mine in 1966. In 1983 Gonzen Mine European Route of Industrial tombs, one each for her husband and mother, and one for her- European Routes of Emperor opened to the public and visitors since then have the opportu- Heritage (ERIH) self. The monastic buildings, constructed to house Augus- Charles V Am Striebruch 42 Calle Felipe II s/n, 1st Floor nity to immerse themselves in the exciting world of the laby- tinian monks, whose duty was to pray for the princ- 40668 Meerbusch are arranged around a church and 10430 Cuacos de Yuste rinthian underground, with its tunnels, galleries and hidden T: +49 (0) 2150 756496 es buried in the church, T: +34 927 172 164 corners. Visitors can also see displays of compressors, rotary E: [email protected] three cloisters. The church itself is a flamboyant Gothic mas- E: [email protected] hammers and other machines used to extract ores, as well as www.erih.net terpiece with some classicizing Renaissance aspects. In 2014 www.itineracarolusv.eu the railways, along which ore was taken to the surface. the monastery earned the title of favourite monument of the French on the occasion of the annual European Heritage Days.

TRAVELER’S TIP Brou Royal Monastery offers a range of tours, workshops and courses for members of the public, covering art, archaeology and architecture. It also hosts temporary exhibitions of ancient and contemporary art, as well as a series of live perfor- mances each summer as part of the “À la folie... pas du tout” festival.

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CONTACT CONTACT 73 The Trail in France Union Internationale 74 The Artists’ Colony on Chiemsee Tourist-Office The French section of the Huguenot and Waldensian trail “Sur les pas des Huguenots The Artists’ Colony at Prien am Chiemsee on the Impression- Alte Rathausstraße 11 of the Cultural Routes of Europe is in the Rhône-Alpes re- et des Vaudois” isms Route of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe is 83209 Prien am Chiemsee gion and consists of approximately 360km of hiking trails and c/o Communauté de Communes one of the most important art colonies in Germany. As numer- T: +49 8051 69050 29 segments. All along the trail hikers can explore rich cultural du Pays de Dieulefit ous painters found their way to Munich, throughout the 19th E: [email protected] 8 rue garde de Dieu www.tourismus.prien.de and natural heritage sites, such as the beautiful medieval vil- 26220 Dieulefit century, to study in its famous Royal Academy of Fine Arts, lage Dieulefit with its long pottery tradition, which is situated at E: [email protected] some of them went out to explore the city’s surroundings. The Association “Eau & Lumière” the end of the first day’s trail (Le Poet-Laval-Dieulefit). Several www.surlespasdeshuguenots.eu landscape painter Maximilian Haushofer soon discovered the 41 boulevard Vital Bouhot local and national events are organised by the National Associ- Fraueninsel on the Chiemsee and with fellow artists following 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine ation or by the project’s partners in the various provinces along in his steps, an artists’ colony was born. Christian Christoph Ru- E: [email protected] www.impressionismsroutes.com the itinerary. In addition to the main itinerary, alternative paths ben, Arthur Georg Freiherr von Ramberg, Ferdinand Barth, Jo- around local sites of interest and interesting thematic loops are sef Friedrich Lentner, Ludwig von Löfftz, Gustav Paul Cloß, Carl suggested on the route’s website. Adolf Mende and Franz von Seitz joined the colony. In the 1880s the successful Hamburg-born artist Hugo Kauffmann discovered and settled in Prien am Chiemsee, where he created a TRAVELER’S TIP daughter-colony of the Frauenchiemsee. Before setting off on your trip, download the Route’sThe Passage sheet. Use it during your hike to validate your passage by stamping the sheet at tourist offices or alternatively at the town hall, the inn, the refuge, the museum etc. of the segment towns.

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CONTACT CONTACT 75 EuroVelo 13, Iron Curtain Museum 76 Wine, gastronomy and heritage “Iter Vitis” European Bavaria/Czechia stage T: +420.777 001 815 tour in Slovenia Federation The area where the borders of Czechoslovakia, the GDR and the E: [email protected] The Iter Vitis Route of the Cultural Routes of the Coun- Palazzo Panitteri www.muzeumrozvadov.eu Via Panetteri, 1 Federal Republic of Germany once met marks the beginning of cil of Europe proposes a very special Wine, gastronomy 92017 Sambuca di Sicilia this fully signed stretch of the Bavaria/Czechia stage of the Iron Curtain Trail and heritage tour in Slovenia. This unique program is de- T: +39 0925 940 217 Iron Curtain Trail of the Cultural Routes of the Council c/o European Cyclists’ Federation signed for travelers who would like to combine their love for E: [email protected] of Europe. Cycling along EuroVelo 13 in the Bavarian, Carls- Rue Franklin 28 discovering new wines with their interest in traditional gas- www.itervitis.eu bad and Pilsen regions offers a mix of forests and mountain ar- 1000 Brussels tronomy and local traditions. The itinerary includes exception- T: +32 (0)2 880 92 74 eas, as well as castles and historic settlements, such as Cheb E: [email protected] al accommodation, such as vineyard cottages, museum visits, with its well-preserved old town. www.eurovelo13.com sightseeing, and leisure activities such as hiking, cycling and rafting in the unspoiled nature of the Slovenian countryside.

TRAVELER’S TIP The Iron Curtain museum in Rozvadov, is symbolically located at the border crossing Rozvadov-Waidhaus. The museum presents hundreds of artefacts and thousands of photographs, uniforms, a library and a small cinema.

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CONTACT CONTACT 79 The Villas of Lago di Como Réseau Art Nouveau Network 80 Castle Velenje Provence Landing Memorial The breathtaking Villas of Lago di Como are situated on the Urban.brussels Velenje castle, situated on the Routes of Reformation 8488 Route du Faron, Réseau Art Nouveau Network of the Cultural Routes of Mont des Arts 10-13 Cultural Route of the Council of Europe, is one of the Toulon, France the Council of Europe. It was in the late 19th century that BE-1000 Brussels best-preserved castles in Slovenia. It was first mentioned in T: +334 94 88 08 09 the banks of Lake of Como became dotted with the new holiday T: +32 (0)2 432 83 18 1270, but it took its present form in the 16th century, when the E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.cheminsdememoire.gouv.fr residences and hotels, landscaped gardens, landing stages and www.artnouveau-net.eu owners completely renovated it and changed the fortress-like jetties of aristocrats, industrialists and representatives of the castle into a Renaissance residence. After World War II the cas- Liberation Route Europe middle class. As the architecture of hotels was mostly eclectic tle was turned into apartments for miners and their families. 131 rue de Stassart in style, it was the villas, ranging from classically inspired res- Today, Velenje castle is the seat of the Association of mining and 1050 Brussels idences to mountain chalets, which gave character to the new metallurgical engineers and technicians and houses ten per- E: [email protected] www.liberationroute.com building boom. The favourite site was directly on the shores of manent museum and gallery exhibitions, as well as interest- the lake, with a skilfully landscaped garden setting off the ar- ing temporary exhibitions. In addition to all the collections that chitecture of the house, or on a promontory with a belvedere teach visitors about the local history, František Foit’s African providing panoramic views. By the beginning of the twentieth collection is particularly worth mentioning, as it is one of the century some were making use of the new fashion, the refined three most important African collections in Slovenia. Collec- “Liberty” style, where motifs borrowed from nature contribut- tions of the remains of a mastodon and modern Slovenian art ed to the overall aim of making the architecture blend in with are also worth pointing out. the surrounding countryside. The purest expressions of the new design style can be admired at Villa Cantaluppi (1908), Villa Marinoni (1910), Villa Rebuschini (1910) and Villa Franceschini (1911-12).

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CONTACT CONTACT 81 Church of Saint Martin Church of Saint Martin in 82 Le Puy-En-Velay European Federation in Šmartno na Pohorju Šmartno na Pohorju The French section of the Santiago de Compostela Pil- “Saint James Way” Šmartno is a small community on the southern side of Pohor- Saint Martin of Tours Route grim Routes of the Council of Europe, begins in Geneva, Hôtel-Dieu 2315 Šmartno na Pohorju, 2 rue Becdelièvre je, located on the Via Latinorum of the Saint Martin of Switzerland, and reaches St Jean-Pied-de-Port, a small Slovenia village on the border with Spain, passing through 6 important 43 000 Le Puy-en-Velay Tours Route of the Council of Europe. Pilgrims and hikers Τ: +386 2 803 45 02 T: +33 (0)4 71 07 00 20 passing through the village stop to admire the Church of Saint French towns along the way. One of these is Le Puy en Velay, a E: [email protected] Martin, which stands out for its Gothic style and Romanesque Réseau Européen des Centres UNESCO World Heritage Site and the starting point of one of www.saintjamesway.eu frescoes. The Romans who first inhabited the area built a Ro- Culturels Saint Martin de the route’s sub-sections, known as the Chemin de Puy. Pilgrims Tours man shrine on the very same spot and their medieval descend- were early visitors to Le Puy, and it was a popular destination in Tour Charlemagne France during the Middle Ages, so much so that Charlemagne ants built a church on the remains of the shrine. The earliest BP 41135 mention of the church is from 1252. Restoration work in 2000, 37011 Tours cedex 1 himself came twice, in 772 and 800. Le Puy en Velay is famous which removed the plaster that covered the Romanesque fres- E: [email protected] for its 12th century Notre-Dame cathedral, where each morn- coes, found the original paintings from the 13th century, fol- www.saintmartindetours.eu ing, pilgrims gather to be blessed before starting their journey lowed by Renaissance paintings from the 16th century, then Ba- to Santiago de Compostela. Romanesque in style, its construc- roque paintings from 1610 and lastly, historicist paintings from tion was influenced both by the West (Moorish Spain) and by the end of the previous century. the East (the East Roman Empire). It’s facade, with stripes of white sandstone and black volcanic breccia, is particularly striking. The cathedral is itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An- other important site is the iron statue of Notre-Dame de France. Perched high above the city it is made from 213 Russian can- nons taken during the Siege of Sevastopol in 1854-1855 and was presented to the town in 1860.

TRAVELER’S TIP As you prepare your own pilgrimage or hike along the Chemin de Puy, take the time to watch the Le Puy-En-Ve- lay virtual tour, available on the route’s official webpage, along with virtual tours of other important cities on the Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Route.

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