About
Across the Adriatic, historic tower clocks often stand as neglected mechanical artefacts, disconnected from modern community life. The TIMELESS ADRIATIC project addresses this by reactivating these landmarks as creative cultural hubs. By reconnecting these sites with the present, the initiative tackles the loss of traditional knowledge and the lack of intergenerational transmission, transforming clocks from passive monuments into shared spaces for learning, artistic production, and social interaction. Adopting the values of the New European Bauhaus—beauty, sustainability, and inclusion—the project engages young "guardians of time" through innovation challenges and mentoring. Key outputs include a cross-border inventory of thirty geolocated tower clocks, the documentation of restoration best practices, and the establishment of creative hubs in Grottammare and Rovinj. These hubs will pilot youth-led projects, fostering a stronger sense of local identity and cultural vibrancy. The cross-border approach is essential to unify the shared historical and technical heritage of Adriatic clockmaking. Through joint training, digital tools such as interactive maps, and a collaborative UNESCO candidacy process, the project builds a replicable model that ensures long-term recognition for this unique cultural asset.
