info #00838f Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes | 34 Member States, 1 Observer State, 40 Cultural Routes http://www.coe.int/routes Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe: October 2020 logo-coe-newsletter-en.png *** simple-text
*** leftimagetext https://www.coe.int/documents/21864995/65620822/Newsletter_Logo_270x150.jpg/c5c33cee-416e-064a-c454-be367a7e639a?t=1591372310770 # To submit your news for future newsletters, click here *** topnews https://www.coe.int/documents/21864995/76439332/2020_News_GoveringBoard_2020_01_600x337.jpg/66d40a78-2b91-6c42-868e-a587df669594?t=1605695663000 https://www.coe.int/en/web/cultural-routes/newsroom/-/asset_publisher/3LTziHUm71xR/content/via-romea-germanica-certified-cultural-route-of-the-council-of-europe-?inheritRedirect=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coe.int%2Fen%2Fweb%2Fcultural-routes%2Fnewsroom%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_3LTziHUm71xR%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-4%26p_p_col_count%3D1 The Member States of the EPA hold their 2020 Governing Board meeting on-line On 7-8 October, the Annual Governing Board of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe (EPA), which brought together the 34 Members States and the Observers of the EPA, met on-line.
During the meeting the Governing Board of the EPA approved the certification of two new “Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe”, bringing the programme to 40 certified routes.
New routes certified: European Route of Historic Gardens  and Via Romea Germanica
The Governing Board of the EPA also confirmed the certification of the six following Cultural Routes under regular evaluation:
Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Routes; The Hansa; Via Francigena; Iter Vitis Route; The Routes of El legado Andalusi; Pyrenean Iron Route Read more on the Governing Board meeting *** topnews https://www.coe.int/documents/21864995/76439332/2020_News_Certification_ERHG_600x333.jpg/2fa161d3-4b99-ad6c-b676-18618b95950a?t=1605695691000 https://www.coe.int/en/web/cultural-routes/newsroom/-/asset_publisher/3LTziHUm71xR/content/european-route-of-historic-gardens-certified-cultural-route-of-the-council-of-europe-?inheritRedirect=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coe.int%2Fen%2Fweb%2Fcultural-routes%2Fnewsroom%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_3LTziHUm71xR%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-4%26p_p_col_count%3D1 European Route of Historic Gardens certified “Cultural Route of the Council of Europe” The European Route of Historic Gardens brings together historic gardens across Europe in order to promote and raise awareness of historic gardens, defined by the International Historic Gardens Committee as architectural and horticultural compositions showing intrinsic artistic and historical values. Find out more Jardíns del Principe. Aranjuez, Spain. ©Salvador Aznar/Shutterstock *** topnews https://www.coe.int/documents/21864995/76439332/2020_News_Certification_ViaRomeaGermanica_600x333.jpg/351866bb-6385-cf4a-f3a1-a0cfc930635f?t=1605695688000 https://www.coe.int/en/web/cultural-routes/newsroom/-/asset_publisher/3LTziHUm71xR/content/via-romea-germanica-certified-cultural-route-of-the-council-of-europe-?inheritRedirect=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coe.int%2Fen%2Fweb%2Fcultural-routes%2Fnewsroom%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_3LTziHUm71xR%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-4%26p_p_col_count%3D1 Via Romea Germanica certified “Cultural Route of the Council of Europe” The Via Romea Germanica is an international pilgrimage route which stretches from the German city of Stade to Rome, running almost 2,200 kilometres, and passing through 3 countries: Germany, Austria and Italy. Find out more Ritten/Renon along the Via Romea Germanica, in Italy. ©Frank Lambert/Shutterstock *** simple-text From EPA Member States: *** topnews https://www.coe.int/documents/21864995/76439332/2020_News_Webinar_Germany_600x337.jpg/a29d1927-2820-7269-de7c-410a1e1808c3?t=1605695640174 https://www.coe.int/en/web/cultural-routes/newsroom/-/asset_publisher/3LTziHUm71xR/content/germany-live-webinars-cultural-routes-dialogues-challenges-and-opportunities-post-covid-19-?inheritRedirect=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coe.int%2Fen%2Fweb%2Fcultural-routes%2Fnewsroom%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_3LTziHUm71xR%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-4%26p_p_col_count%3D1 Germany - Live webinars: "Cultural Routes Dialogues: challenges and opportunities post Covid-19" The fifth edition of the Cultural Routes Dialogues focused on Cultural Routes based or with a strong presence in Germany. Read more *** topnews https://www.coe.int/documents/21864995/76439332/2020_News_EUSAIR_Cycling600x337.jpg/df5ee65f-245f-0300-9d29-b3a0e29db2a5?t=1605695669000 https://www.coe.int/en/web/cultural-routes/newsroom/-/asset_publisher/3LTziHUm71xR/content/croatia-cycling-tourism-and-cultural-routes-online-workshop?inheritRedirect=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coe.int%2Fen%2Fweb%2Fcultural-routes%2Fnewsroom%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_3LTziHUm71xR%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-4%26p_p_col_count%3D1 Croatia - online workshop: Cycling Tourism and Cultural Routes Cycling tourism and its expansion is an essential part of the development of sustainable tourism strategies along the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe. The online workshop, organised by the Croatian Ministry of Tourism and Sports, addressed development, sustainability, infrastructural needs and best practices of cycling tourism. Four certified Cultural Routes were mentioned as examples. Read more ©Shutterstock/Blazej Lyjak *** topnews https://www.coe.int/documents/21864995/57872663/2020_Luxembourg_Wenceslas_600x337.jpg/bd7775c4-cdb8-8b91-2189-becb6ca3c589?t=1605887523598 https://www.coe.int/en/web/cultural-routes/newsroom/-/asset_publisher/3LTziHUm71xR/content/luxembourg-the-european-institute-of-cultural-routes-holds-its-board-of-directors-meeting?inheritRedirect=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coe.int%2Fen%2Fweb%2Fcultural-routes%2Fnewsroom%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_3LTziHUm71xR%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-4%26p_p_col_count%3D1 Luxembourg: The European Institute of Cultural Routes: holds its Board of Directors meeting On 14 October, the Board of Directors of the European Institute of Cultural Routes (EICR) met during a hybrid meeting at the Cultural Centre of Neumünster Abbey in Luxembourg as well as via videoconference. Read more on the Board of Directors meeting Stierchen & Mur de Wenceslas © Marc Lazzarini - standart-LCTO *** simple-text From the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe: *** 2news https://www.coe.int/documents/21864995/76439332/2020_News_Webinar_CharlesV_ENG_270x152.jpg/f4a7f849-2f1b-a281-d910-79aedcf075f8?t=1605695642000 https://www.coe.int/en/web/cultural-routes/newsroom/-/asset_publisher/3LTziHUm71xR/content/web-seminar-500th-anniversary-of-the-coronation-of-charles-v-dreams-and-nightmares-of-an-empire-?inheritRedirect=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coe.int%2Fen%2Fweb%2Fcultural-routes%2Fnewsroom%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_3LTziHUm71xR%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-4%26p_p_col_count%3D1 European Routes of Emperor Charles V: Webinar Cycle “500th anniversary of the coronation of Charles V” The Cooperation Network of the European Routes of Emperor Charles V planned a cycle of web seminars to commemorate the fifth centenary of Charles V’s coronation in Aachen (Germany). The first of four seminars was held online on 23 October. Read more https://www.coe.int/documents/21864995/76439332/6e50c744c56bcc4cfc812930d97437fa+%281%29_270x153.jpg/5f73b2ea-0d7f-e0f5-5158-779b09c6cdfb?t=1605695693000 https://www.viefrancigene.org/en/resource/news/premio-della-francigena-migliori-buone-pratiche-eu/ Via Francigena: Award for European Best Practice 2019 The European Association of the Via Francigena ways (EAVF) launched its annual “European Best Practice” award. This initiative praises innovative cultural management and forward-looking cultural projects along the Via Francigena. Read more *** 2news https://www.coe.int/documents/21864995/76439332/2020_News_ThermalHeritageDay270x152.jpg/c293af65-a831-1b95-2657-78caf543809a?t=1605695646000 https://www.coe.int/en/web/cultural-routes/newsroom/-/asset_publisher/3LTziHUm71xR/content/germany-third-european-thermal-heritage-day-in-baden-baden?inheritRedirect=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coe.int%2Fen%2Fweb%2Fcultural-routes%2Fnewsroom%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_3LTziHUm71xR%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-4%26p_p_col_count%3D1 European Route of Historic Thermal Towns: European Thermal Heritage Day in Baden-Baden, Germany The third European Thermal Heritage Day was held under the theme “Thermal Architecture”. Organized by the European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA), the event – initially foreseen to be held in Baden Baden – took place in the form of an online conference. Read more https://www.coe.int/documents/21864995/76439332/2020_News_HansaLink270x152.jpg/2390998e-1d1c-d213-5682-cac104d9aaa4?t=1605695652000 https://www.coe.int/en/web/cultural-routes/newsroom/-/asset_publisher/3LTziHUm71xR/content/the-hansa-new-project-developing-thematic-routes?inheritRedirect=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coe.int%2Fen%2Fweb%2Fcultural-routes%2Fnewsroom%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_3LTziHUm71xR%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-4%26p_p_col_count%3D1 The Hansa: new project developing thematic routes The Interreg project HansaLink started its activities. The project aims at conceptualizing thematic routes based on Hanseatic trade links dating back to medieval times, thus improving the visibility of historic links. Read more © Shutterstock/NataliaLavrivNedashkivska ©LTM, Nadine Zellermann *** 2news https://www.coe.int/documents/21864995/76439332/2020_News_CompostelaAgency270x152.jpg/74f5189c-0002-72c9-dd48-b4af3a12e262?t=1605695682000 https://www.coe.int/en/web/cultural-routes/newsroom/-/asset_publisher/3LTziHUm71xR/content/france-committee-and-general-assembly-of-the-compostela-pilgrim-ways-agency?inheritRedirect=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coe.int%2Fen%2Fweb%2Fcultural-routes%2Fnewsroom%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_3LTziHUm71xR%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-4%26p_p_col_count%3D1 Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Routes: Committee and General Assembly of the Compostela Pilgrim Ways Agency France The Interregional Committee of the "Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France" UNESCO Property held an online conference to discuss the current state and future perspectives on World Heritage and the network of the Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Routes. The conference was followed by the General Assembly of the Compostela Pilgrim Ways Agency on 2 October. 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