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EU Italy-Croatia Archeodigit project kicks off in Macerata

How to enhance archaeological sites in innovative ways

Redazione Ansa

(ANSA) - MACERATA, 31 MAR - In chorus for two days in Macerata are the activities related to the Archaeodigit project, an acronym for ARCHAEOlogical DIGITal paths for an inclusive and sustainable tourism financed by the INTERREG VI-A Italy-Croatia 2021-2027 program and with the Municipality of Macerata as lead partner. The goal is to develop an innovative methodology on how to preserve, interpret and enhance archaeological sites within a cultural and tourism ecosystem, strengthening the use of digital technology and integrating tangible and intangible heritage, fostering wider user access to archaeological heritage. The 30-month project officially started on Feb. 1 with a duration of two years and has a total funding of 2 million and 400 thousand euros, of which 488 thousand are funds for the Municipality of Macerata that will be used to enhance the archaeological area of Helvia Ricina through new Ict tools for accessibility and fruition, tourist alorization and networking with other archaeological sites in the area.
    Central will be training of public and private sector professionals by the two universities (Macerata and Pula) and study visits to exchange and share best practices. There are 27 representatives of the various Italian and Croatian partners participating in the Kick-off Meeting.Present at the kick-off were the Councillor for Culture Katiuscia Cassetta, a representative of the Managing Authority (Joint Secretariat Office) and the Italian partners University of Macerata, Forum of the Adriatic Chambers of Commerce, Ett, Archaeological Park of Sepino, for the Croatian side the municipalities of Kastela and Omišalj and the University of Pula, as well as the associated partners Regional Directorate of Museums Marche and Museum of town of Kaštela. (ANSA).
   

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