Renovated Towers 1 and 2 at Kastel Fortress to Host New Cultural and Tourism Facilities
The renovation of Towers 1 and 2 and the adjoining terrace is one of the City of Banja Luka’s key activities within the GIFTSnet project. Through this investment, valuable but previously underused areas of Kastel Fortress have been restored and adapted for new cultural, tourism and educational activities. The rehabilitation, adaptation and conservation works commenced […]
Restoration of Cultural Heritage and Strengthening of Regional Cooperation through the GIFTSnet Project
On 15 and 16 June 2026, within the framework of the GIFTSnet project – Network for Green and Inclusive Fortified Tourism Solutions, the Municipality of Bar hosted project partners from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Montenegro. On this occasion, the 4th meeting of the project team and the 3rd meeting of the GIFTS Network were […]
Night of Fortresses 2026 connected 72 locations in 11 countries through 230 programmes
The fifth edition of the international event Night of Fortresses Goes Green was held on 8 and 9 May 2026 at 72 locations in 11 countries, with a total of 230 registered programmes. Once again, the event confirmed its role as a platform that connects organisers, heritage sites, local communities and visitors across Europe, with […]
Night of Fortresses brings a weekend of heritage, stories and new experiences!
This year, the fifth edition of the international event Night of Fortresses Goes Green will take place on 8 and 9 May at 70 locations in 11 countries — Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Slovenia, Italy, Serbia, Czechia, Romania, Lithuania, Ukraine and Albania. The programme includes around 230 different events that bring fortification and cultural […]
The “Night of Fortresses Goes Green” event and the GIFTS network presented at the FORTE CULTURA Congress in Spain
PCI Fortress of Culture Šibenik took part in the congress of the European FORTE CULTURA network called “From Cádiz to Europe: Fortifications and Sustainable Tourism”, held from 21 to 24 April 2026 in La Línea de la Concepción, Spain. FORTE CULTURA is a European network of fortification sites that connects fortresses, historical defence systems, and […]
Second GIFTSnet Workshop Held at St. John’s Fortress: Focus on Sustainable Reuse of Cultural Heritage Infrastructure
At the Educational Campus of St. John’s Fortress in Šibenik, the second three-day workshop within the GIFTSnet project, titled “Sustainable Reuse of Cultural Heritage Infrastructure”, was held from 23 to 25 March 2026, organized by the Department for International Cooperation and Projects of the Public Cultural Institution Fortress of Culture Šibenik. Continuation of the educational […]
Night of Fortresses Goes Green 2026 – Registration Open
Registration is now open for the fifth edition of Night of Fortresses Goes Green, which will take place on 8 and 9 May 2026. This European initiative brings together fortresses, castles, museums, and other historical sites around the shared idea of sustainability and social responsibility. Heritage managers, cultural institutions, and fortified sites across Europe are […]
The New Look of the Branič Tower at the Old Town of Dubovac
At the end of 2025, as part of the GIFTSnet project, the interior renovation of the Branič Tower at the Old Town of Dubovac was completed. The GIFTSnet project is part of the Interreg cross-border cooperation program and focuses on the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage through its integration with sustainable tourism and modern […]
Night of Fortresses Goes Green 2026: Fifth Edition – Continuing Sustainable Development
The fifth edition of Night of Fortresses Goes Green 2026 will take place on 8 and 9 May 2026. Fortresses, castles, museums, and historical sites across Europe will open their doors to visitors, promoting sustainable development and ecological responsibility through cultural and educational programs. Due to great interest, the event will last two days, and […]
Third project team meeting and second GIFTS network meeting held in Banja Luka
The third project team meeting and the second GIFTS network meeting were held in Banja Luka on 11–12 November 2025, as part of the project GIFTSnet – Network for Green and Inclusive Fortified Tourism Solutions, co-funded through the Interreg IPA Croatia–Bosnia and Herzegovina–Montenegro 2021–2027 Programme. The event was hosted by the City of Banja Luka, […]
