Press meeting at 11:10<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aquileia, 4 December 2024 \u2013 Friuli Venezia Giulia<\/strong>, with Aquileia as a symbol of its millenary history, will host the celebration for the recent certification of the Romea Strata<\/strong> as a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe, a recognition confirmed by the Governing Board of the EPA during the 14th Advisory Forum in Cappadocia (Turkey).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 4th of December event will bring together representatives of the Council of Europe, leading international figures, scholars, administrators, and the Romea Strata network. It is a closed event reserved for professionals, the press, and members of the European Romea Strata Association. A dedicated press corner<\/strong> will be available from 11:10 to 11:40, offering the opportunity to schedule interviews and in-depth discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An outstanding institutional lineup<\/strong> \u2013 During the opening session (9:00\u20139:50), following participant registration (8:30\u20139:00), speakers will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022\u2060 \u2060 The official regional representative of Friuli Venezia Giulia <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022\u2060 \u2060Emanuele Zorino,<\/strong> Mayor of Aquileia<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022\u2060 \u2060Rui Gomes<\/strong>, Director of the European Institute of Cultural Routes and Executive Secretary of the EPA<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022\u2060 \u2060Gianluca Lopes,<\/strong> Italian Ministry of Culture<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022\u2060 \u2060Raimondo Sinibaldi<\/strong>, President of the European Romea Strata Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n A start that highlights how the Romea Strata is a cultural infrastructure capable of connecting countries, communities, and traditions\u2014like a thread that ties together distant territories through shared paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dialogues, data and European perspectives on the route<\/strong> \u2013 The day will continue with a series of discussions and exchanges that will showcase concrete examples of the cultural and tourism development generated by the Romea Strata. It will open with a talk on territorial regeneration through cultural tourism by Sabrina Meneghello (Ca\u2019 Foscari University of Venice)<\/strong>, followed by a roundtable on European best practices with contributions from Italy, Poland, Lithuania, and Austria<\/strong>: educational experiences with young pilgrims, involvement\/engagement of municipalities along the route, accessibility-focused projects, and collaborative models of local governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Throughout the morning, updated figures on the route will be presented, along with its main international extensions, achieved results in local and rural development, and future growth prospects that will guide the itinerary\u2019s evolution. This overview aims to provide a concrete snapshot of the cultural, social, and economic impact of the Romea Strata on the territories it crosses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next will be the Romea Strata Awards<\/strong>, introduced by Linda Straume (Camino Latvia)<\/strong>, recognising standout contributors of the year. The morning will continue with an international roundtable<\/strong> featuring representatives of the Route of Cyril and Methodius, St. Olav Ways, and the Phoenicians\u2019 Route\u2014an exchange\/dialogue among European Cultural Routes considered genuine laboratories of innovation. Vice-President Christa Engliger<\/strong> will then close the session by presenting the 2025\u20132030 strategies<\/strong>, outlining objectives, development paths, and upcoming challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A dedicated press corner will also be active during the morning (11:10\u201311:40), designed to facilitate meetings, interviews, and discussions with speakers and organisers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n