Mapping the “Invisible” Description: Mapping the “Invisible” is an interactive learning activity that encourages participants to explore the intangible characteristics of a place by creating a collaborative sensory and cultural map. Working in small groups, participants identify and map elements that are often overlooked in traditional maps, such as sounds, smells, social gathering places, local […]
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Labour Memories of the Tiber: A Community-based Rural Tourism Model Italy Description: The Labour Memories of the Tiber initiative, developed within the Ecomuseo del Tevere, preserves and promotes the intangible cultural heritage of the rural communities living along the Tiber River in Umbria, Italy. Through a network of thematic heritage trails, visitors discover the traditional
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School of Extensive Pastoralism – Calascio Italy Description: In June 2025, the “School of Extensive Pastoralism” was launched in the village of Calascio with the goal of preserving and transmitting traditional pastoral techniques among local shepherds and youth. The initiative consists of a series of masterclasses designed to teach sustainable grazing practices, herd management, and
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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 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 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 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
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 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 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
