On 9 and 10 April 2014 in Josefov took place the third European Conference of Fortified Ideal Cities in the frame of FORTE CULTURA project. The conference was attended by 31 experts and representatives from ten European countries Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Latvia, Poland, Romania, The Netherlands and Ukraine.
Experts and politicians were going to discuss common and typical problems for this type of Fortified Ideal Cities, like protection and utilisation. Solutions for modernisation and better living conditions in those historic cities have been discussed also. Common interest was the development of tourism as economic factor. Therefore it was pleasant to welcome on the conference five Mayors and Vice-Mayors from different fortress towns.
The conference has finished with signing of Declaration of Fortified Ideal Cities in Europe by representatives of particular cities. It will confirm more intensive future co-operation. A conference documentation will be elaborated. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Above the picture: Two winners - The Mayor of Kostrzyn nad Odra and Leadpartner of FORTE CULTURA project, Dr. Andrzej Kunt (right) congratulates his colleague and project partner Jirí Klepsa, Mayor of Jaromer-Josefov, to the succuessfull 3rd European Conference about Fortified Ideal Cities, which took place on 9th and 10th April in Josefov.