Important Places & Stories

INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE: Let’s Stomp Vadmal: Experiencing Iceland’s Wool Heritage

INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE: Let’s Stomp Vadmal: Experiencing Iceland’s Wool Heritage Description: This tourism concept explores the traditional production of Vadmal, a historic Icelandic wool fabric that played an important role in rural life for centuries. Through demonstrations, storytelling, and hands-on experiences, visitors discover the skills, knowledge, and cultural traditions connected to wool production. The experience provides […]

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INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE: Whispers of Parco del Monte Cucco

INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE: Whispers of Parco del Monte Cucco Description: Whispers of Parco del Monte Cucco is a tourism concept inspired by the landscapes, traditions, gastronomy, and cultural heritage of the Monte Cucco region in Italy. The experience combines outdoor exploration with encounters with local traditions, stories, and community life. Visitors are invited to discover the

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INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE: A Day in Old Granada: Discovering the Heritage of Albaicín

INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE: A Day in Old Granada: Discovering the Heritage of Albaicín Description: This tourism experience explores the historic Albaicín district of Granada, one of the most culturally significant neighbourhoods in Spain. Visitors are invited to discover its architecture, viewpoints, historic streets, traditions, and cultural influences through an immersive heritage route. The concept combines heritage

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INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE: Hýra Vestfirðir: Celebrating Queer Heritage in Iceland’s Westfjords

INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE: Hýra Vestfirðir: Celebrating Queer Heritage in Iceland’s Westfjords Description: Hýra Vestfirðir is a cultural tourism experience inspired by Iceland’s Westfjords region. The concept combines local heritage, community traditions, contemporary culture, and LGBTQ+ inclusion to create a welcoming and vibrant visitor experience. The programme includes guided tours, cultural events, music, dance, exhibitions, storytelling, and

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INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE : Returning to the Roots: A Heritage Trail in Vaideeni

INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE: Returning to the Roots: A Heritage Trail in Vaideeni Description: This tourism concept invites visitors to discover the living heritage of Vaideeni, a rural community in Romania known for its pastoral traditions, folk music, craftsmanship, gastronomy, and strong connection to local identity. The experience combines cultural workshops, village exploration, traditional music, local food,

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Designing an Intangible Cultural Heritage-Based Rural Tourism Experience

Designing an Intangible Cultural Heritage-Based Rural Tourism Experience Description: This training activity was developed within the Rural Tourism based on Intangible Cultural Heritage module of the #ASenseofEU project. Participants worked in international groups to design innovative rural tourism experiences rooted in the traditions, knowledge, practices, and cultural identity of rural communities across Europe. Drawing on

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Understanding ICH-based Tourism Products and Introducing the Participants’ Tourism Product Development Process

Understanding ICH-based Tourism Products and Introducing the Participants’ Tourism Product Development Process Description: This training activity introduces participants to the key concepts of tourism products and experiential tourism, with a specific focus on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) as a resource for sustainable rural tourism development. It is used at the beginning of the training pathway

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Mapping the Generations of My Place

Mapping the Generations of My Place Description: This participatory training activity invites participants to explore the intergenerational dynamics connected to their local community and intangible cultural heritage. Working in groups, participants create a “Generational Map” of their chosen place by identifying different generations, key knowledge holders, cultural practices, and relationships between people connected to local

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Rapone – The Fairy Tale Village

Rapone – The Fairy Tale Village Italy Description: Rapone, a small village in Basilicata, has developed a distinctive cultural identity by preserving and creatively reimagining its rich oral storytelling tradition—so deep-rooted and vital that it inspired Giovan Battista Basile, the father of the literary fairy tale. Basile drew from the folk tales of southern Italy,

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The Harp of Viggiano: Revival of a Lucanian Musical Tradition

The Harp of Viggiano: Revival of a Lucanian Musical Tradition Italy Description: The Harp of Viggiano is a unique musical tradition originating in the rural town of Viggiano, Basilicata. During the nineteenth century, local harpists travelled throughout Europe and the Americas as street musicians, becoming cultural ambassadors of their territory. After a period of decline,

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