Italia-Croatia

Proof of Culture exhibition: First step towards authenticated cultural heritage through blockchain

From 1 July to 31 August 2026, visitors to the medieval Fortress of Acquaviva Picena are invited to experience the Proof of Culture exhibition, organised by G.A.L.E.E. Sibilline within the framework of the CASTLECHAIN – Fortified Original Roots for Tourism and Innovation in Sustainable Heritage project.

Cross-Border Symposium Explores Innovative Approaches to Smart Heritage Governance in Acquaviva Picena

On 2 July 2026, the Municipality of Acquaviva Picena in the Marche region hosted the Cross-Border Symposium – Smart Heritage Governance, organised within the framework of the CASTLECHAIN – Fortified Original Roots for Tourism and Innovation in Sustainable Heritage project. The event brought together representatives of public authorities, cultural heritage professionals, researchers, tourism stakeholders and project partners from Italy and Croatia to discuss innovative approaches to the sustainable management and valorisation of fortified medieval heritage.

CASTLECHAIN cultural storytelling workshop held in Motovun

On Thursday, June 25, Motovun Tourist board organizedthe "Cultural Storytelling as a Tool for the Preservation and Contemporary Interpretation of Cultural Heritage" workshop as part of the CASTLECHAIN – Fortified Original Roots for Tourism and Innovation in Sustainable Heritage project, co-funded by the Interreg VI-A Italy–Croatia 2021–2027 Programme, focusing on cultural storytelling as a powerful tool for preserving, interpreting and promoting cultural heritage.

Cross-Border Symposium "Smart Heritage Governance" in Aquaviva Picena

Project Launched in Motovun: Protecting Cultural Heritage in the Age of AI

The small scale cross-border project Castlechain was officially launched in Motovun with a kick-off meeting that brought together representatives of all project partners on the 25th and 26th of Febrruary.

Official project kick-off