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The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.<br />

REPORT:<br />

TRANSROMANICA<br />

AN AMAZING JOURNEY<br />

THROUGH THE MIDDLE AGES<br />

(UN SORPRENDENTE VIAGGIO NEL MEDIOEVO)<br />

25/26 SEPTEMBER 2010<br />

2/3 OCTOBER 2010<br />

9/10 OCTOBER 2010


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TABLE OF CONTENTS (INDEX)<br />

DESCRIPTION OF THE INITIATIVE .............................................................................................. 3<br />

CONCEPTUAL IDEA AND PORPOUSE OF THE PROVINCE OF MODENA ........................................ 3<br />

MAIN OBJECTIVES AND TOPICS PRIVILEGED ............................................................................. 5<br />

SUBJECTS INVOLVED ................................................................................................................ 6<br />

Entities participating in <strong>the</strong> initiative ................................................................................... 6<br />

Institutions involved .................................................................................................................. 6<br />

Cultural Associations ................................................................................................................ 6<br />

Economic actors ......................................................................................................................... 6<br />

Stakeholders in tourism ........................................................................................................... 7<br />

THE PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................ 7<br />

PROGRAM STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................ 9<br />

THE COMMUNICATION OF THE EVENTS .................................................................................. 13<br />

SPECIAL PROJECT WALKIN’N TALKIN ...................................................................................... 14<br />

RESULT INDICATORS .............................................................................................................. 17<br />

IMPACT OF THE DEMONSTRATION AND EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ........... 20<br />

FINAL CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................................................ 30<br />

ANNEXES ............................................................................................................................... 32<br />

ANNEX 1 - Curricula vitae of some relators .................................................................... 32<br />

ANNEX 2 – COMMUNICATION PICTURES ................................................................ 35<br />

ANNEX 3 - ARCHIVE PHOTOS ........................................................................................ 45<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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DESCRIPTION OF THE INITIATIVE<br />

<strong>Transromanica</strong> - <strong>An</strong> <strong>amazing</strong> <strong>journey</strong> <strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> Middle Ages is a series of events<br />

conceived and organized by <strong>the</strong> Province of Modena, within <strong>the</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> project<br />

"CrossCulTour”: it is a great cultural event to promote and enhance <strong>the</strong> presence of<br />

Romanesque and medieval art in <strong>the</strong> area of Modena.<br />

Lectures, literary discussions, performances, excursions, <strong>the</strong>matic tours, tastings and<br />

gourmet medieval dinners took turns during <strong>the</strong> weekends of 25-26 September, 2-3 and<br />

9-10 October 2010, in <strong>the</strong> picturesque setting of basilicas, churches, abbeys, castles and<br />

fortresses of Modena area.<br />

The CC Event included 45 events (conferences, meetings with <strong>the</strong> general public,<br />

readings by famous writers, guided tours to <strong>the</strong> Romanesque and Mediaeval sites such as<br />

<strong>the</strong> Modena Ca<strong>the</strong>dral, Ghirlandina Tower, Nonantola, churches, castles, excursion on <strong>the</strong><br />

pilgrims’ roads, projections, tastings and banquets inspired to Mediaeval cuisine) held in<br />

17 different places, as programmed: Modena, Levizzano Rangone, Montefiorino,<br />

Rubbiano, Montecuccolo, Sestola, Roncoscaglia, Carpi, Spilamberto, Formigine,<br />

Colombaro, Fanano, Nonantola, Mirandola, Quarantoli, Montegibbio, Vignola.<br />

CONCEPTUAL IDEA AND PURPOSES OF THE PROVINCE OF<br />

MODENA<br />

What are <strong>the</strong> main purposes who drive <strong>the</strong> Province of Modena to organize a series of<br />

events like <strong>the</strong>se? What is <strong>the</strong> conceptual idea behind all <strong>the</strong> organization?<br />

First of all we have to consider that <strong>the</strong> historical and artistic heritage and cultural<br />

diversity is a value that <strong>the</strong> Province of Modena want to safe in order to promote<br />

protection of <strong>the</strong> territory, in <strong>the</strong> interests of tourist attractiveness and environmental<br />

sustainability.<br />

The evidences of <strong>the</strong> Middle Ages, and especially of <strong>the</strong> Romanesque represent a factor<br />

of excellence in <strong>the</strong> local system and <strong>the</strong> Province valorizes it in an integrated way, both<br />

at national and <strong>Europe</strong>an level.<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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In particular, <strong>the</strong> Province aims at <strong>the</strong> recovery, protection and promotion of <strong>the</strong> various<br />

Romanesque sites and <strong>the</strong>ir territories, enhancing <strong>the</strong>ir vocations, and specific<br />

characteristics, so that <strong>the</strong>y became a factor in <strong>the</strong> local attraction and a cornerstone for<br />

<strong>the</strong> promotion of cultural tourism.<br />

For <strong>the</strong>se purposes <strong>the</strong> Province promotes <strong>the</strong> cooperation between public and private<br />

sector, in a network synergy between <strong>the</strong> various local identities, with a view of<br />

integrating <strong>the</strong> operations and actions of cross marketing planning.<br />

For <strong>the</strong>se reasons, but not only, <strong>the</strong> Province:<br />

- participates in <strong>the</strong> UNESCO Working Group that valorize <strong>the</strong> Ca<strong>the</strong>dral of<br />

Modena, <strong>the</strong> Ghirlandina, its bell tower, and <strong>the</strong> adjacent Piazza Grande, in 1997<br />

recognized World Heritage Site;<br />

- coordinates <strong>the</strong> "Circuit of Modena Castles”, project development and promotion<br />

of culture and tourism of 17 medieval castles and fortresses of <strong>the</strong> province;<br />

- coordinates <strong>the</strong> network of 50 museums of <strong>the</strong> Museum System of <strong>the</strong> Modena<br />

area.<br />

For <strong>the</strong> best achievement of those objectives, <strong>the</strong> Province of Modena has organized <strong>the</strong><br />

"Course for creative management of cultural sites” (25-3 / 12-6-2011).<br />

The “Course for creative management of cultural sites” is placed within <strong>the</strong> framework<br />

of <strong>the</strong> CrossCulTour project. In particular, it is part of Work Package 4 (W.P.A: 4.1.4;<br />

4.2.4 and 4.2.5) of <strong>the</strong> Application Form.<br />

The course of “Creative management of cultural sites” was a training course about <strong>the</strong><br />

management of cultural and artistic sites addressed to young people that are entering <strong>the</strong><br />

labour market.<br />

It was in fact conceived in order to provide a valid instrument to those ones that are<br />

interested in deepening <strong>the</strong>ir knowledge of and experience in <strong>the</strong> cultural and tourist<br />

sector and in starting a management activity of new historic and architectonic<br />

discoveries of <strong>the</strong> territory of Modena.<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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The initiative "<strong>Transromanica</strong> - <strong>An</strong> <strong>amazing</strong> <strong>journey</strong> <strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> Middle Ages" was a<br />

practical application of <strong>the</strong> methodologies that emerged from <strong>the</strong> "Course of creative<br />

management of cultural sites".<br />

MAIN OBJECTIVES AND TOPICS PRIVILEGED<br />

The main objectives of <strong>the</strong> initiative are:<br />

promote <strong>the</strong> sense of heritage and a sense of cultural tradition in <strong>the</strong> local<br />

population;<br />

promote a sense of belonging to a <strong>Europe</strong>an culture;<br />

promote and invest in cultural tourism to create employment and income<br />

opportunities;<br />

promote coordinated planning of openings and events of <strong>the</strong> sites;<br />

promote <strong>the</strong> sustainable use of cultural heritage;<br />

adopt new ways of cognitive and emotional approach, including <strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> use<br />

of new technologies of communication media (Facebook, YouTube and web tv).<br />

Moreover with <strong>the</strong>se types of events <strong>the</strong> Province of Modena wants to emphasize some<br />

privileged topics in particular:<br />

valorization of <strong>the</strong> UNESCO sites of Modena (Ca<strong>the</strong>dral, Ghirlandina and<br />

Piazza Grande, <strong>the</strong> Palazzo Comunale) and <strong>the</strong> adjacent road traffic routes of<br />

<strong>the</strong> medieval city;<br />

development of <strong>the</strong> idea of traveling, taking a cue from <strong>Transromanica</strong>, "Main<br />

<strong>Europe</strong>an Route", for <strong>the</strong> following reasons:<br />

o <strong>the</strong> old paths are closely related to <strong>the</strong> birth and development of abbeys,<br />

churches, homes, castles and palaces;<br />

o travel is a concept common both to <strong>the</strong> pilgrims and to today's tourists;<br />

o travel is an element that connects and unites different peoples and<br />

geographic areas.<br />

Various conferences and meetings have been devoted to <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>mes of<br />

pilgrimage, <strong>the</strong> road and <strong>the</strong> culture of travel in <strong>the</strong> Middle Ages;<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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promotion of local food, one of <strong>the</strong> top of <strong>the</strong> province of Modena, especially<br />

for <strong>the</strong> traditional foods that have ancestry in <strong>the</strong> Middle Ages.<br />

SUBJECTS INVOLVED<br />

The organization of <strong>the</strong>se series of events involved a lot of people, institutions,<br />

associations, economic actors and stakeholders in tourism.<br />

Entities participating in <strong>the</strong> initiative<br />

The Province of Modena, <strong>the</strong> Municipalities of Modena, Carpi, Castelvetro, Fanano,<br />

Formigine, Mirandola, Montefiorino, Nonantola, Pavullo nel Frignano, Sassuolo, Sestola,<br />

Spilamberto, Vignola and <strong>the</strong> Foundation of Cassa di Risparmio of Vignola.<br />

Institutions involved<br />

Archdiocese of Modena and Nonantola, Metropolitan Chapter of <strong>the</strong> Ca<strong>the</strong>dral of<br />

Modena, <strong>the</strong> Diocese of Carpi, Galleria Estense, Museum of Duomo di Modena, Modena<br />

Museum of Art, Modena Museum of Figurines; Superintendence of Artistic and Historic<br />

Modena and Reggio Emilia, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Library "A. Loria,<br />

Carpi Museum of Palazzo dei Pio, Carpi, Museum and Documentation Centre of <strong>the</strong><br />

Formigine Castle, Benedictine and Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art, Nonantola Parish<br />

Levizzano Rangone Castelvetro of Modena; Quarantoli Parish, Mirandola; Montefiorino<br />

Parish; Sestola Parish; Spilamberto <strong>An</strong>tiquarium.<br />

Cultural Associations<br />

FAI (Italian Environmental Fund) Delegation of Modena, Academy of Scoltenna, Slow<br />

Food, Cantieri d'Arte, La Dama living in Castelvetro, Modena Theatre Company "Hic<br />

sunt Istriones", "Fellowship of <strong>the</strong> donkey carrying <strong>the</strong> Cross”, Archers and crossbowmen<br />

Formigine Tower, "Time Zones Travel & Experiences", “La Nostra Mirandola”, Modena<br />

Study Group Low and <strong>the</strong> Garden Club of Modena.<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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Economic actors<br />

The Farm Il Poggio, Levizzano of Castelvetro of Modena, “La Sorgente”, Ca 'de Bocci,<br />

Rubbiano of Montefiorino; Farm Serra Parenti, Montecuccolo of Pavullo; Aggazzotti<br />

Farm, Colombaro of Formigine; Restaurant Calcagnini in Formigine; Coffee Pico of <strong>the</strong><br />

Mirandola and several eateries and a number of agencies catering for banquets and<br />

tastings of local cuisine inspired by <strong>the</strong> Middle Ages.<br />

Stakeholders in tourism<br />

Modenatur, Pro Loco “Oltre il Castello” of Formigine; IAT of <strong>the</strong> Cimone; APT of<br />

Fanano; information points such as travel agencies, even outside <strong>the</strong> province;<br />

accommodations such as hotels and restaurants.<br />

THE PROGRAM<br />

The definition of <strong>the</strong> program of <strong>the</strong> events was a long process that involved different<br />

actors.<br />

The main steps to define <strong>the</strong> program were:<br />

- contacting <strong>the</strong> various institutions: at first <strong>through</strong> a specific meeting,<br />

- targeted communication and <strong>the</strong> collection of adhesion form,<br />

- subsequent meetings and contacts with each municipality involved in order to<br />

define <strong>the</strong> various events,<br />

- meetings with relevant institutions and tourist information points of <strong>the</strong> area to<br />

inform <strong>the</strong>m and involve <strong>the</strong>m in <strong>the</strong> initiative.<br />

In particular, we asked <strong>the</strong> authorities to provide for each event:<br />

- a guided visit to Romanesque sites<br />

- lectures by deepening<br />

- conferences / performances related historical <strong>the</strong>me<br />

- excursions and lectures pitches<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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- conversations on literary and historical<br />

- tasting of food of <strong>the</strong> Mediaeval period, with <strong>the</strong> involvement of private operators<br />

Moreover <strong>the</strong> Province of Modena in collaboration with <strong>the</strong> authorities manages <strong>the</strong><br />

evaluation phase in particular organizing <strong>the</strong>:<br />

- evaluation of <strong>the</strong> target addressed by <strong>the</strong> initiative<br />

- assessment of <strong>the</strong> characteristics of <strong>the</strong> hosting institution (museum, municipality,<br />

etc.).<br />

- evaluation of <strong>the</strong> characteristics of <strong>the</strong> monuments or of <strong>the</strong> territory to be<br />

valorized<br />

- assessment of <strong>the</strong> type of initiative<br />

- assessment of <strong>the</strong> various actors to be involved<br />

- assessment of how to integrate in <strong>the</strong> event o<strong>the</strong>r interesting cultural or natural<br />

events/elements<br />

- assessing whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>re were o<strong>the</strong>r interesting initiatives to enhance <strong>the</strong> initiative<br />

- assessment of <strong>the</strong> objectives: <strong>the</strong> constant link with <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>me of <strong>the</strong> event, <strong>the</strong><br />

Romanesque, <strong>the</strong> Middle Ages, and above all <strong>the</strong> idea to go beyond <strong>the</strong> Italian<br />

borders to underline <strong>the</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>an roots of <strong>the</strong> Romanesque. We sought to provide<br />

codes of interpretation to a wider and differentiated audience.<br />

During <strong>the</strong> final realization of <strong>the</strong> events <strong>the</strong> Province of Modena closely collaborated<br />

with <strong>the</strong> institutions involved.<br />

The role of <strong>the</strong> Province of Modena was about:<br />

o <strong>the</strong> advice on art history <strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> skills of <strong>the</strong> tourism and culture service.<br />

This made it possible to better target <strong>the</strong> events;<br />

o <strong>the</strong> coordination of various initiatives to ensure coherence and organic unity<br />

of <strong>the</strong> program and avoid overlap and duplication;<br />

o <strong>the</strong> development of <strong>the</strong> program for <strong>the</strong> press to maintain uniformity of<br />

style, in <strong>the</strong> brochure, <strong>the</strong> poster, etc.;<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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o <strong>the</strong> organizational support management, <strong>the</strong> Province managed <strong>the</strong> contacts<br />

with <strong>the</strong> speakers, with associations, etc. on <strong>the</strong> basis of <strong>the</strong>ir experience and<br />

of <strong>the</strong> relations it has with its territory;<br />

o <strong>the</strong> administrative support, <strong>the</strong> Province of Modena took care of all actions<br />

relating to <strong>the</strong> relationship with <strong>the</strong> speakers and with <strong>the</strong> various suppliers<br />

involved in <strong>the</strong> events;<br />

o providing a plan for <strong>the</strong> dissemination of advertising materials (brochures,<br />

playbills, posters, radio spots).<br />

The role of <strong>the</strong> institutions involved was required to:<br />

o have meetings with <strong>the</strong> Province for <strong>the</strong> definition of events;<br />

o collaborate in <strong>the</strong> development of <strong>the</strong> program;<br />

o take contacts and manage <strong>the</strong> relations with <strong>the</strong> various stakeholders of<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir own territory;<br />

o directly organize and manage <strong>the</strong> events;<br />

o cooperate to promote <strong>the</strong> event.<br />

PROGRAM STRUCTURE<br />

The events can be divided in two categories: <strong>the</strong> ones that took place inside Modena and<br />

<strong>the</strong> ones that took place outside it. Moreover, ano<strong>the</strong>r distinction can be made according<br />

to <strong>the</strong> main <strong>the</strong>me of <strong>the</strong> event: <strong>the</strong> idea of <strong>the</strong> travel or <strong>the</strong> gastronomic tradition.<br />

In Modena, <strong>the</strong> initiatives focused in particular on to <strong>the</strong> enhancement of <strong>the</strong> UNESCO<br />

site:<br />

o itinerant conferences of Graziella Martinelli Braglia and Luca Silingardi to<br />

illustrate <strong>the</strong> Ca<strong>the</strong>dral of Ghirlandina, <strong>the</strong> Piazza Grande and <strong>the</strong> medieval city:<br />

<strong>the</strong>y represent a prototype / model of a tour aimed at an audience of even non-<br />

professionals, providing interpretation code and suggestions that can also capture<br />

<strong>the</strong> interest of young people flocked <strong>through</strong> word of mouth;<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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o guided tour of <strong>the</strong> ca<strong>the</strong>dral at night, by Renato Cavani;<br />

o <strong>the</strong> Ca<strong>the</strong>dral of Modena in tarot cards, Patricia Curti conference at <strong>the</strong> Museum<br />

of Figurines;<br />

o night in a UNESCO site, prepared by <strong>the</strong> Museum of Art:<br />

guided tours of <strong>the</strong> Ghirlandina<br />

guided tours of <strong>the</strong> medieval parts of <strong>the</strong> Palazzo Comunale with<br />

technicians, professors and researchers at <strong>the</strong> University of Modena and<br />

Reggio Emilia;<br />

presentation of <strong>the</strong> book The Stones of Modena on <strong>the</strong> restauration and<br />

reuse of space project in <strong>the</strong> medieval Palazzo Comunale.<br />

In <strong>the</strong> whole territory <strong>the</strong> initiatives have focused on two issues: <strong>the</strong> idea of <strong>the</strong> travel<br />

and <strong>the</strong> gastronomic tradition.<br />

The idea of <strong>the</strong> travel<br />

- Montefiorino, Romanesque church of Santa Maria Assunta of Rubbiano (former<br />

hospice for pilgrims on <strong>the</strong> medieval Via Bibulca): guided tour and lecture by<br />

Luciano Ruggi Kalak of Mat<strong>the</strong>w;<br />

- Montefiorino, hiking along <strong>the</strong> Bibulca and stop at <strong>the</strong> Romanesque church of<br />

Sant'<strong>An</strong>drea Vitriola;<br />

- Pavullo in Frignano: guided walks along <strong>the</strong> ancient route that led from Pavullo<br />

Montecuccolo castle and its medieval castle;<br />

- Sestola, Roncoscaglia: Roman Oratory of San Biagio: guided tour by Mario<br />

Bartoli, T-TUBE installation of <strong>the</strong> artist Sabrina Bastai and performance of<br />

contemporary art;<br />

- Presentation of <strong>the</strong> restauration of <strong>the</strong> painting Presentation in <strong>the</strong> Temple, by<br />

Daniela Ferriani of Superintendence for Artistic and Historical Heritage of<br />

Modena and Reggio Emilia;<br />

- Sestola, Borgo del Castello: guided tour of <strong>the</strong> Romanesque church of San Nicola;<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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- Carpi (according to tradition, founded by King of <strong>the</strong> Lombards Astolfo, as a<br />

garrison in <strong>the</strong> plain of Modena on <strong>the</strong> way to <strong>the</strong> river Po and Mantua):<br />

• Romanesque church of Santa Maria in Castello "The Feast" conference<br />

Frugoni Chiara and Paolo Golinelli, guided tours;<br />

• Courtyard of <strong>the</strong> Castle / Palace Pio: women and dramatic representation<br />

of <strong>the</strong> Countess Matilda, text by Paolo Golinelli;<br />

• Traces of <strong>the</strong> Middle Ages in Carpi, edited by Fabio Bonvicini;<br />

• Castello dei Pio: guided tours and <strong>the</strong>med itineraries for adults and<br />

children in medieval sites;<br />

• Castello dei Pio: The Warrior, The ancient towers, workshops for children<br />

(5-10 years);<br />

• Castello dei Pio: special openings of medieval towers, with guides<br />

(Passerino Tower, Tower of <strong>the</strong> Spanish);<br />

- Formigine Colombaro, Romanesque church of San Giacomo, former hospital of<br />

<strong>the</strong> pilgrims route led by Luca Silingardi;<br />

- Fanano (founded by <strong>the</strong> Lombards in <strong>the</strong> garrison of <strong>the</strong> Passo Croce Arcana in<br />

<strong>the</strong> Modena along <strong>the</strong> Via Romea):<br />

• Guided walk along <strong>the</strong> Via Romea;<br />

• Parish Church of San Silvestro, guided historical path;<br />

• Presentation of <strong>the</strong> book by Claudio Visentin Travels with a donkey;<br />

- Nonantola, former refectory of <strong>the</strong> Abbey: Arturo Carlo Quintavalle conference<br />

and visit to Romanesque sites;<br />

- Mirandola (ancient road that connected <strong>the</strong> Modena area in Ostiglia and <strong>the</strong> River<br />

Po):<br />

- Quarantoli, Romanesque church of Santa Maria della Neve: guided tour in<br />

costume, conferences Tusini Gianluca Calzolari, Mauro;<br />

- Vignola (garrison Nonantola Abbey on <strong>the</strong> ancient Via Romea), Fortress Against:<br />

lecture-performance by Stefano Masi and Luca Catanzaro.<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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In Modena, inorder to develop <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>me of travel in <strong>the</strong> Middle Ages, were held <strong>the</strong><br />

following initiatives:<br />

- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia:<br />

o On <strong>the</strong> path of pilgrims. Archaeobotany medieval conference by Marta<br />

Mazzanti;<br />

o On <strong>the</strong> path of pilgrims. Roads in <strong>the</strong> Middle Ages, Milena Bertacchini<br />

Conference;<br />

o On <strong>the</strong> path of pilgrims. The scallop, Paolo Serventi conference.<br />

- Museo Civico d'Arte: Knights of <strong>the</strong> pilgrimage on <strong>the</strong> streets, meeting with<br />

Franco Cardini;<br />

- Time Zones Travel & Experience (business frequented by many young people<br />

which candidated itself for an event able to focus <strong>the</strong> interest on <strong>the</strong> major<br />

communication roads): Vale, viator. Walking in <strong>the</strong> footsteps of <strong>the</strong> twenty-first<br />

century travelers and pilgrims, a conversation with <strong>the</strong> writer Enrico Brizzi.<br />

The gastronomic tradition<br />

Medieval banquets were set up inspired by <strong>the</strong> medieval kitchen and tasting at <strong>the</strong><br />

following locations:<br />

Levizzano: walk in <strong>the</strong> vineyards of Lambrusco Grasparossa of <strong>the</strong> farm Il Poggio<br />

and tasting;<br />

Rubbiano at Montefiorino: dinner Old tastes on <strong>the</strong> Bibulca way;<br />

Montefiorino: after-dinner drink with berries to metato La Sorgente at Ca 'de<br />

Bocci;<br />

Montecuccolo Pavullo: Dinner at Agriturismo Serra Parenti and stories around <strong>the</strong><br />

campfire;<br />

Sestola, Castle: <strong>the</strong> 'Accogliente Convivio" with medieval cakes;<br />

Modena, Palazzo dei Musei: tasting of medieval food;<br />

Carpi, Courtyard of <strong>the</strong> Castle-Palace of Pio: medieval banquet with<br />

entertainment in medieval costume;<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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Spilamberto, Rocca Rangoni: Conference “Stories and flavors of <strong>the</strong> Middle<br />

Ages”, with Bruno <strong>An</strong>dreolli and chef Paolo Reggiani inspired by <strong>the</strong> medieval<br />

kitchen and tasting;<br />

Colombaro (Formigine): tasting at <strong>the</strong> Agriturismo Aggazzotti;<br />

Formigine, Calcagnini Restaurant in <strong>the</strong> Castle: Medieval Banquet with a<br />

brochure describing <strong>the</strong> various foods;<br />

Fanano: tasting of local food;<br />

Mirandola, near <strong>the</strong> church of Quarantoli: tasting of local foods;<br />

Sassuolo, Castle of Montegibbio: illustration of medicinal plants, construction of<br />

a medieval kitchen, animation of old shops and tasting of Middle Ages food.<br />

Matching culture with food and wine has been particularly appreciated by <strong>the</strong> public and<br />

has increased considerably <strong>the</strong> number of audience that attended <strong>the</strong> events.<br />

THE COMMUNICATION OF THE EVENTS<br />

The communication organization was really important for series of events like <strong>the</strong>se. The<br />

Province of Modena has used almost all types of communication tools: from <strong>the</strong> classic<br />

use of local newspapers to generic or more specific websites, from magazines to ne media<br />

tools such as social networks, blogs, YouTube, …, etc.<br />

In <strong>the</strong> communication of <strong>the</strong> events a particular role was played by a special project<br />

named Wankin’n Talking that has used <strong>the</strong> new 2.0 tools such as Facebook, <strong>the</strong> blog,<br />

twitter, YouTube (see <strong>the</strong> following paragraph “SPECIAL PROJECT WALKIN’N<br />

TALKIN”) to promote <strong>the</strong> events.<br />

The Province of Modena supported by Heidi Comunicazione also organized official press<br />

releases and managed <strong>the</strong> publication of articles on newspapers, magazines and websites.<br />

Please see ANNEX 2 – COMMUNICATION for <strong>the</strong> complete series of communication<br />

tools employed. Below some examples.<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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- Publication on newspaper “Resto del Carlino”-<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.<br />

- Publication on newspaper “L’informazione” -<br />

- Website: http://www.beniculturali.it (Ministry of National Heritage and Culture) -


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SPECIAL PROJECT WALKIN’N TALKIN<br />

The project Walkin'n Talkin - Tour <strong>Transromanica</strong> in 2.0 was born out <strong>the</strong> Course<br />

"Creative management of cultural sites" promoted by <strong>the</strong> Province of Modena and <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Europe</strong>an Project CrossCulTour-<strong>Transromanica</strong>.<br />

It foresaw <strong>the</strong> integration of new technologies of communication media, Facebook,<br />

YouTube and Web TV with <strong>the</strong> heritage of <strong>the</strong> Middle Ages Modena. A group of girls<br />

with different cultural skills, with photo-cameras and viedo-cameras, traveled with a<br />

camper <strong>through</strong> places and events of <strong>the</strong> initiative.<br />

Through <strong>the</strong> metaphor of <strong>the</strong> <strong>journey</strong>, an information and promotion system of <strong>the</strong><br />

festival was developed. Thanks to it, we have reached a broader public o<strong>the</strong>rwise distant<br />

from <strong>the</strong> traditional cultural circuit, as young people.<br />

The use of a diverse range of social networks has allowed <strong>the</strong> development of <strong>the</strong> action<br />

of communication and promotion of <strong>Transromanica</strong> with maximum efficiency and<br />

capillarity.<br />

They made interviews to <strong>the</strong> protagonists of <strong>the</strong> event, known speakers but also to<br />

ordinary people and young people, interpreting feelings, giving voice to thoughts,<br />

impressions, words. The project "Walkin'n Talkin - <strong>Transromanica</strong> tour" led to create a<br />

media product with audio-video recordings of <strong>the</strong> highlights of this event. Among <strong>the</strong><br />

video interviews, we can underline <strong>the</strong> one to Enrico Brizzi, reportage on Claudio<br />

Visentin Fanano, shooting archery and dancing at <strong>the</strong> age of Formigine Castle, <strong>the</strong><br />

medieval kitchen with serving on <strong>the</strong> <strong>An</strong>dreolli Bruno Rocca Rangoni Spilamberto, visit<br />

Guided Modena medieval Graziella Martinelli Braglia and <strong>the</strong> Ca<strong>the</strong>dral of Modena Luca<br />

Silingardi.<br />

FACEBOOK Walkin Talkin<br />

411 friends after 4 weeks (now is growing).<br />

Network of friends selected between young, citizens of Modena and Province of<br />

Modena, cultural organizations and o<strong>the</strong>r actors close to project topics.<br />

Thanks to this first network it was possible to select <strong>the</strong> public of <strong>Transromanica</strong> 2.0,<br />

<strong>the</strong> official fan page of <strong>the</strong> Festival.<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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<strong>Transromanica</strong> in 2.0: fan page<br />

179 fan<br />

Weekly production of report to official Crosscultour Festival.<br />

Production of short extending and sharing of link to take alive <strong>the</strong> interest on <strong>the</strong><br />

Festival.<br />

Considerations:<br />

Facebook has emerged as one of <strong>the</strong> most valuable tools to get in touch with <strong>the</strong> public<br />

before and after <strong>the</strong> events proposed by <strong>the</strong> festival. Through it indeed was possible not<br />

only to inform but also to respond quickly to public curiosity. (For example technical<br />

information have been given to those who request and was able to interact with <strong>the</strong> public<br />

directly from <strong>the</strong> scene).<br />

TWITTER WalkinTalking<br />

14 follower<br />

Considerations:<br />

Tool to be improved in <strong>the</strong> future especially for <strong>the</strong> many possibilities of expansion on<br />

<strong>the</strong> Italian territory and <strong>the</strong> live streaming.<br />

YOUTUBE<br />

The channel WalkinTalking proved to be an incredibly effective promotional tool.<br />

Visualizzation channel: 257<br />

Total Visualizzation: 1309<br />

About 25 video of <strong>the</strong> event Crosscultour.<br />

The channel is an archive of <strong>the</strong> event and a place of possible investigation on<br />

Modena cultural system and also on <strong>the</strong> topics analyzed.<br />

The contributions that make up <strong>the</strong> channel are interviews, short skits and<br />

presentations that have been highly successful. (For example have been included<br />

along with <strong>the</strong> blog in <strong>the</strong> mailing list of culture office of Formigine).<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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The videos have been simultaneously loaded on <strong>the</strong> channel as well as on o<strong>the</strong>r social<br />

BLOG<br />

media that make up <strong>the</strong> communication network Walkin'n Talkin.<br />

http://walkinnandtalking.blogspot.com : 46 post.<br />

The blog was <strong>the</strong> best way to describe <strong>the</strong> actual experience of <strong>Transromanica</strong> 2.0. In<br />

addition to promoting <strong>the</strong> various events <strong>through</strong> in-depth post on speakers and in-depth<br />

historical testimony to <strong>the</strong> fervent activity of our group <strong>through</strong> travel stories<br />

STREAMING<br />

http://www.ustream.tv/user/walkintalking<br />

Realization of <strong>the</strong> broadcasting <strong>Transromanica</strong> 2.0 on <strong>the</strong> channel Ustream.<br />

Considerations:<br />

Ustream is without doubt one of <strong>the</strong> tools we need to know and to improve. It was<br />

never<strong>the</strong>less shown a challenging experiment. Some events, as <strong>the</strong> meeting with<br />

Professor Enrico Brizzi <strong>An</strong>dreolli, were followed <strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> live stream from home.<br />

This medium also allowed <strong>the</strong> recording of <strong>the</strong> conference and feedback directly with<br />

users <strong>through</strong> web chat and Twitter.<br />

RESULT INDICATORS<br />

Below are reported <strong>the</strong> series of results indicators.<br />

Awareness raising: No 8 meetings<br />

Cultural events included in <strong>the</strong> program: No 45<br />

The public bodies involved: 14 municipalities and <strong>the</strong> Province of Modena<br />

The associations involved: No 12<br />

The institutions involved: No 9<br />

Lecturers, teachers, scholars participated: No 45<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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Private operators, suppliers directly involved: No 23<br />

Printed advertising material distributed: No 20000 programs, No 1000 posters<br />

Participants in events on <strong>the</strong> basis of data provided by various contacts: No estimate<br />

7.500<br />

Site visitors during <strong>the</strong> period, during <strong>the</strong> special opening: No estimate 8,000.<br />

Facebook, Project Walkin'n Talkin "friends" in 4 weeks: 411 friends and 179 fans in <strong>the</strong><br />

fan page.<br />

Sites, before closed, that were opened during <strong>the</strong> <strong>Transromanica</strong> initiative: No 9<br />

1. Roman Oratory of San Michele, Levizzano Rangone, City of Castelvetro;<br />

2. Castle Levizzano Rangone, City of Castelvetro;<br />

3. Romanesque church of Santa Maria Assunta, and his "Old Rectory", recently<br />

restored, Rubbiano, City of Montefiorino;<br />

4. Romanesque church of Sant'<strong>An</strong>drea, Vitriola, City of Montefiorino;<br />

5. Roman Oratory of San Biagio, Roncoscaglia, Sestola;<br />

6. Romanesque church of San Nicola at <strong>the</strong> Castle, Sestola;<br />

7. Spaces and rooms in <strong>the</strong> Castello di Carpi usually closed, including <strong>the</strong> Tower and<br />

<strong>the</strong> Tower of Passerino <strong>the</strong> Spaniards;<br />

8. Pieve di San Giacomo, Colombaro, Formigine;<br />

9. Castle Montegibbio, Sassuolo.<br />

These sites have been opened for this special occasion, hosted events and were presented<br />

with guided tours.<br />

Socio-cultural-psychological result profile<br />

There has certainly been a permanent increase in <strong>the</strong> level of interest and participation of<br />

local residents in activities associated with <strong>the</strong> event and <strong>the</strong> streng<strong>the</strong>ning of <strong>the</strong> values<br />

of local traditions.<br />

Growth of social pride and of community spirit.<br />

The experience has offered many opportunities for citizens to learn more about medieval<br />

civilization, places where <strong>the</strong>y live and <strong>the</strong>ir historical and artistic values.<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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It has streng<strong>the</strong>ned <strong>the</strong> role of cultural and voluntary associations.<br />

Political result profile<br />

Increased international recognition of <strong>the</strong> area and of its values and spread of political<br />

values of <strong>the</strong> government of <strong>the</strong> local population.<br />

Results in terms of tourist attraction<br />

Increased awareness of <strong>the</strong> area as a tourist destination as well as increase of <strong>the</strong><br />

potentialities in terms of investment and commercial activities in <strong>the</strong> area.<br />

Economic result profile<br />

Usually, in <strong>the</strong> cultural sector it is difficult to collect reliable economic data that can be<br />

shared, compared and useful, assessing <strong>the</strong> economic impact.<br />

It is difficult to reduce <strong>the</strong> result to a ma<strong>the</strong>matical formula. The event has certainly<br />

generated an “upstream” value (it has supported <strong>the</strong> employment, income, quality of<br />

skills of operators, generated savings, with a waterfall also reflected in <strong>the</strong> sectors linked<br />

to it: bar, pizzerias, restaurants, shops open during <strong>the</strong> event etc..) but also generated a<br />

“downstream” value consisting of <strong>the</strong> series of social benefits irreplaceable, which are<br />

difficult to be obtained <strong>through</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r types of investment: <strong>the</strong> improvement of quality of<br />

life individuals, stimulation of private involvement in public interest activities, increase<br />

<strong>the</strong> attractiveness of an area as a whole, in a virtuous cycle that increases <strong>the</strong> level of<br />

cohesion, identity, and social - in a word – of “well-being” of <strong>the</strong> community.<br />

Physical result<br />

It should be noted that in this respect <strong>the</strong>re has been a joint effort in terms of supply of<br />

services, <strong>through</strong> coordinated planning of <strong>the</strong> openings of <strong>the</strong> sites, especially <strong>the</strong> most<br />

distant ones which are often excluded from <strong>the</strong> normal tourists flow (some have just<br />

opened for <strong>the</strong> occasion) and <strong>the</strong> concerted management for major sites.<br />

In this context it is worth highlighting an important control activities, maintenance and<br />

management of access areas to places where events were held.<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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Result as experience a of "good practice" between <strong>the</strong> agencies involved<br />

It should be stressed that <strong>the</strong> overall work has paved <strong>the</strong> way to build a "network" of<br />

Romanesque sites in <strong>the</strong> Modena area able to communicate with o<strong>the</strong>r "network" systems<br />

of <strong>the</strong> Romanesque in Italy and <strong>Europe</strong><br />

The logic of <strong>the</strong> cultural system, also based on <strong>the</strong> return of tourists from one point to<br />

ano<strong>the</strong>r <strong>through</strong> a designed circuit taking into account <strong>the</strong> multiple plots and links with<br />

<strong>the</strong> surrounding area, to which <strong>the</strong> cultural property belonging to it is strictly bound,<br />

respond to <strong>the</strong> current characteristics of <strong>the</strong> local tourism industry, by setting up <strong>the</strong><br />

system as consistent and responsive to <strong>the</strong> needs expressed by <strong>the</strong> demand.<br />

IMPACT OF THE DEMONSTRATION AND EVALUATION OF<br />

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS<br />

In assessing <strong>the</strong> performance indicators that <strong>the</strong> event “<strong>Transromanica</strong> - <strong>An</strong> <strong>amazing</strong><br />

<strong>journey</strong> <strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> Middle Ages” has produced, it is tried to apply to this area of cultural<br />

productivity <strong>the</strong> rules used for <strong>the</strong> valuation of standards output in any o<strong>the</strong>r field of<br />

public action.<br />

So we tried to pull over to mere quantifiable results in terms of numbers (not easily<br />

identifiable) to those quantified for <strong>the</strong> promotion and cultural development, of course,<br />

<strong>the</strong> latter quantified with greater accuracy.<br />

In fact, <strong>the</strong> examination of <strong>the</strong> relationship established between <strong>the</strong> territory and a special<br />

cultural event that takes place in it, in relation to <strong>the</strong> event in question, it must not only<br />

recognize <strong>the</strong> financial benefits that such an event tends to generate. It is necessary to<br />

take proper account <strong>the</strong> intangible benefits, such as <strong>the</strong> sense of belonging, socialization,<br />

enhancing <strong>the</strong> cultural literacy.<br />

The cultural tourism has now ceased to be a niche, becoming a mass phenomenon marked<br />

by a large number of specific segments that has, as its main content, <strong>the</strong> experience of<br />

culture and <strong>the</strong> desire to experience different lifestyles from <strong>the</strong>ir own.<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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The critical acclaim and audience about <strong>the</strong> show, was collected during several events<br />

<strong>through</strong> specific questions to <strong>the</strong> participants, from visits to <strong>the</strong> website that had <strong>the</strong><br />

program for <strong>the</strong> event and subsequent comments made by users on <strong>the</strong> internet, <strong>the</strong><br />

satisfaction expressed by participants to <strong>the</strong> organizers at <strong>the</strong> event, <strong>the</strong> request to know<br />

and be informed about future initiatives related to <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>me of <strong>the</strong> Romanesque. A<br />

judgment that was largely positive. It is worth in this regard a particularly strong interest<br />

and attendance to <strong>the</strong> guided tours to sites, especially by young people.<br />

Compared to <strong>the</strong> economic and tourism indicators should be noted that <strong>the</strong>re was <strong>the</strong><br />

opening of restaurants, pizzerias, bars, trading during <strong>the</strong> period, while it was not possible<br />

to quantify <strong>the</strong> presence in <strong>the</strong> hotels.<br />

It has also been produced and consumed more tourist information material, increased<br />

contacts on tourism websites and <strong>the</strong>re were more requests for visits to individual<br />

initiatives and art venues.<br />

Below we report place by place <strong>the</strong> activities and <strong>the</strong> number of participants to each event.<br />

IN MODENA<br />

THE CATHEDRAL OF MODENA, A FASCINATING BOOK OF STONE<br />

In <strong>the</strong> three events on Saturday with <strong>the</strong> historical-artistic The ca<strong>the</strong>dral of Modena: a<br />

fascinating book of stone, Luca Silingardi led <strong>the</strong> visitors to discover one of <strong>the</strong> most<br />

exemplary of Roman civilization. Were presented with great skill so <strong>the</strong> lanfranchiana<br />

innovative packaging solutions, as <strong>the</strong> <strong>amazing</strong> inventions of sculptural Wiligelmo and<br />

his followers, against a very attentive and sympa<strong>the</strong>tic audience, which included an<br />

important youth audience. The ca<strong>the</strong>dral of Modena, in <strong>the</strong> story of Silingardi, proved to<br />

be really a "book of stone" in which you can read many of <strong>the</strong> symbolic and <strong>the</strong>ological<br />

content of <strong>the</strong> age in which it was made.<br />

Number of participants: it was calculated a total of about 430 participants in <strong>the</strong> <strong>journey</strong><br />

in three days.<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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ITINERARY IN MEDIEVAL MODENA<br />

Graziella Martinelli Braglia accompanied a result, characterized by <strong>the</strong> presence of<br />

numerous youth, in a fascinating <strong>journey</strong> back in time <strong>through</strong> a "champion" medieval<br />

city of Modena. The route crossed Corso Duomo, Via S. Euphemia, by Carter and via S.<br />

James. The illustration of <strong>the</strong> aspects of urban-architecture has been combined in an<br />

exemplary way with <strong>the</strong> narration of <strong>the</strong> events of <strong>the</strong> city <strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> Middle Ages.<br />

Number of participants: it was calculated a total of about 430 participants in <strong>the</strong> <strong>journey</strong><br />

in three days.<br />

Dwell in <strong>the</strong> house of San Gemini (October 2)<br />

The guided tour of <strong>the</strong> Ca<strong>the</strong>dral behind closed doors, by Renato Cavani, an appointment<br />

was particularly appreciated by <strong>the</strong> audience participating for both <strong>the</strong> picturesque<br />

evening atmosphere, and for <strong>the</strong> skillful narration of <strong>the</strong> aspects of medieval piety. The<br />

rediscovery of <strong>the</strong> architectural beauty of <strong>the</strong> ca<strong>the</strong>dral was accompanied by a fascinating<br />

story about how <strong>the</strong>y perceived and inhabited <strong>the</strong> great "house Geminiano" by men of <strong>the</strong><br />

Middle Ages Modena.<br />

Number of visitors: <strong>the</strong>re were about 250 admissions<br />

BOTANICAL GARDEN-University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Sunday, 26<br />

September)<br />

The conference Archaeobotany medieval, curated by Marta Mazzanti and dedicated<br />

exclusively to <strong>the</strong> Middle Ages, following <strong>the</strong> thread of <strong>the</strong> <strong>journey</strong> of <strong>the</strong> pilgrims, was<br />

followed by a particularly public investment, which packed <strong>the</strong> hall of <strong>the</strong> University.<br />

After <strong>the</strong> meeting, was offered an original cocktail "medieval" with samples of plants that<br />

have been discussed in <strong>the</strong> conference (pomegranate, dogwood, elder), much appreciated<br />

by those present.<br />

Number of spectators were occupied all 40 seats, <strong>the</strong> maximum capacity of <strong>the</strong><br />

classroom.<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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POWER 'OF HUMANITIES - University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Saturday,<br />

October 2)<br />

Milena Bertacchini and Paul Crews have led viewers into <strong>the</strong> <strong>amazing</strong> <strong>journey</strong> of <strong>the</strong><br />

pilgrims <strong>through</strong> a fascinating story in two voices. <strong>An</strong> attentive audience and participant<br />

has filled <strong>the</strong> room, showing great interest in <strong>the</strong> topic, one of <strong>the</strong> strands of <strong>the</strong> initiative,<br />

and <strong>the</strong>n congratulating <strong>the</strong> rapporteurs at <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong>ir intervention.<br />

Number of spectators were filled all 65 seats, many people have also assisted to his feet.<br />

MUSEUM OF ART (Sunday, 3 October)<br />

More than 150 people listened in "religious silence" <strong>the</strong> intervention of <strong>the</strong> Knights on<br />

<strong>the</strong> path of pilgrimage Franco Cardini, one of <strong>the</strong> most popular Italian medievalists in <strong>the</strong><br />

world. His story on <strong>the</strong> door of <strong>the</strong> Fish has provided new and fascinating questions about<br />

<strong>the</strong> great "stone book" which is <strong>the</strong> ca<strong>the</strong>dral of Modena. The convivial meeting offered<br />

by <strong>the</strong> "Lady Living" Castelvetro, has been <strong>the</strong> perfect backdrop to <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong> visit to<br />

<strong>the</strong> medieval works of <strong>the</strong> Museum of Art, bringing toge<strong>the</strong>r an audience that has<br />

expressed keen interest and great appreciation for <strong>the</strong> event.<br />

Number of visitors attending <strong>the</strong> events: about 150 people.<br />

MUSEUM FIGURINE (Saturday, October 9)<br />

The presentation of Patrick Curtis and Walter Martinelli Arcana Stone won an audience<br />

of over 70 people, despite having in place an afternoon full of cultural events, even within<br />

<strong>the</strong> same Palazzo Margherita. There was great curiosity for <strong>the</strong> "1099 Domus Clara<br />

Geminiani, card game inspired by <strong>the</strong> construction of <strong>the</strong> Ca<strong>the</strong>dral of Modena, which<br />

was shown at <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong> presentation of <strong>the</strong> project and documented by <strong>the</strong> girls<br />

walkin 'n talkin with photos uploaded to Facebook.<br />

Number of visitors: about 70 people.<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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NIGHT IN THE SITE UNESCO. Between towers and palaces. (Saturday 9 October)<br />

The opening night of <strong>the</strong> Tower Ghirlandina and <strong>the</strong> archaeological site of <strong>the</strong> Town Hall<br />

has been one of <strong>the</strong> most awaited and appreciated in view of Modena. It was possible to<br />

visit <strong>the</strong> Tower in groups of about 20 people, led by municipal technicians, researchers<br />

and students from <strong>the</strong> University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, in an evocative<br />

atmosphere "by candlelight." The visit ended on <strong>the</strong> fifth floor in <strong>the</strong> hall of Torres, with<br />

a brief interlude of medieval music live by <strong>the</strong> cultural association "Cantieri d'art."<br />

Number of participants in <strong>the</strong> initiative: 150 visitors were welcomed, <strong>the</strong> maximum<br />

number expected.<br />

TIME ZONE - Conversation with Enrico Brizzi (Sunday, 10 October)<br />

Travel, experience, personal stories and more are stranded in <strong>the</strong> tale Vale, viator writer<br />

Enrico Brizzi. What it means to be pilgrims in <strong>the</strong> days of social networks? The<br />

conversation centered on <strong>the</strong> philosophy of walking and figures on travelers, has had a<br />

large and heterogeneous audience, who did not leave <strong>the</strong> square until <strong>the</strong> evening.<br />

Number of spectators: <strong>the</strong> number of spectators is around 100.<br />

IN PROVINCE<br />

CASTELVETRO (Saturday 25 and Sunday, September 26)<br />

<strong>An</strong> audience of up to 40 reservations a few days earlier collections, participated in <strong>the</strong><br />

charming animated visit Winegrowers, troubadours and apo<strong>the</strong>caries in <strong>the</strong> vineyards of<br />

Lambrusco Grasparossa, which ended at <strong>the</strong> castle of Levizzano with an impressive<br />

banquet medieval style, described as "a masterpiece of Restaurant "by <strong>the</strong> people.<br />

Sunday 26, an engaging reading of Boiardo and Ariosto Women, love, jealousy in <strong>the</strong><br />

Poetry Festival, has entertained many audiences with a particularly fine show, featuring a<br />

wonderful performance by Marco Santagata, Sonia Bergamasco and Fabrizio Gifuni.<br />

Number of visitors attending <strong>the</strong> events: about 50 participants of <strong>the</strong> animated Saturday<br />

25 and about 400 spectators at <strong>the</strong> performance on Sunday 26.<br />

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Montefiorino (Saturday 25 and Sunday, September 26)<br />

On Saturday afternoon 25, <strong>the</strong> guided tour of <strong>the</strong> Romanesque church of Rubbiano by<br />

Luciano Ruggie, meeting with Matt at Kalak, Celestial Beasts, monsters and symbols of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Romanesque, were both highly appreciated. The audience in <strong>the</strong> hall, coming from<br />

various parts of <strong>the</strong> region, proved to be very observant and has expressed interest for <strong>the</strong><br />

topics to Rubbia, in general, <strong>the</strong> program implemented in <strong>the</strong> province. Even <strong>the</strong><br />

appreciation of <strong>the</strong> work of <strong>the</strong> project girls walkin 'n talkin, which broadcast an<br />

interview with Al Kalak, has shown interest in a new and "young" on cultural issues in<br />

thickness and quality.<br />

The medieval dinner in <strong>the</strong> rectory of <strong>the</strong> church provided <strong>the</strong> evening of Saturday has<br />

been postponed, with no disruption to Friday, October 1 for health reasons of <strong>the</strong> cook,<br />

and has proved a great success, however, both <strong>the</strong> novel and attractive setting for both <strong>the</strong><br />

delicious menu.<br />

On Sunday morning 26, <strong>the</strong> mild and sunny climate has contributed to <strong>the</strong> excellent<br />

success of <strong>the</strong> excursion to <strong>the</strong> Romanesque church of Sant'<strong>An</strong>drea Vitriola along a path<br />

that led up to <strong>the</strong> Church of Rubbiano, and <strong>the</strong>n ended with a lunch and a digestif made<br />

from local products.<br />

Number of visitors attending <strong>the</strong> events: <strong>the</strong>re were about 40 spectators at <strong>the</strong> conference<br />

on Saturday, 15 people on a Sunday excursion, and 30 people at a medieval dinner<br />

Friday, Oct. 1.<br />

SESTOLA (Sunday, 26 September)<br />

The impressive event T-Tube, Roncoscaglia to a conference-performance-installation<br />

designed by Sabrina Bastai, saw a participation of more than 200 people were ga<strong>the</strong>red in<br />

groups in order to allow everyone <strong>the</strong> enjoyment of <strong>the</strong> initiative. The varied audience,<br />

some of which coming from o<strong>the</strong>r provinces, he stayed until late afternoon, I particularly<br />

welcome <strong>the</strong> approach of <strong>the</strong> original and fascinating artists, which has made this one of<br />

<strong>the</strong> most exciting initiative in <strong>Transromanica</strong>.<br />

The illustration of <strong>the</strong> restoration of <strong>the</strong> painting Presentation in <strong>the</strong> Temple by Daniela<br />

Bursa, Livio Best and Danielle Ferrigno, in <strong>the</strong> setting of <strong>the</strong> Sala della Vecchia Osteria<br />

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del Borgo del Castello, was followed by an audience of about 40 people, and a similar<br />

number of participants took part in <strong>the</strong> guided tour of <strong>the</strong> Romanesque church of San<br />

Nicola.<br />

Number of visitors attending <strong>the</strong> events: <strong>the</strong>re was a total of some 315 participants.<br />

Carpi (Saturday 2nd, Sunday, Oct. 3)<br />

What Carpi was a weekend full of events, with a turnout above expectations. On<br />

Saturday afternoon two very interesting it was found for <strong>the</strong> pills from medieval<br />

iconography Chiara Frugoni and Paolo Golinelli, who have shown skill with <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>mes<br />

of religion and unbelief of <strong>the</strong> Middle Ages, in <strong>the</strong> picturesque setting of <strong>the</strong> Courtyard of<br />

Palazzo dei Pio. As part of <strong>the</strong> Feast of <strong>the</strong> story, <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>ater company Hic sunt istriones<br />

has delighted audiences with <strong>the</strong> show ladies and <strong>the</strong> Countess Matilda, with text and<br />

<strong>the</strong>atrical presentation by Paolo Golinelli.<br />

On Saturday night ended with <strong>the</strong> medieval palace, with guided tours and <strong>the</strong>med<br />

itineraries for adults and children in places of <strong>the</strong> medieval castle, in search of open<br />

spaces to <strong>the</strong> public for <strong>the</strong> occasion, by Cristina Bend.<br />

Worth noting is <strong>the</strong> special opening, <strong>the</strong> two days of <strong>the</strong> Church of Santa Maria in<br />

Castello, <strong>the</strong> Tower of Passerino, and <strong>the</strong> Tower of <strong>the</strong> Spaniards. The tours to <strong>the</strong>se<br />

architectural treasures of <strong>the</strong> area have attracted many visitors.<br />

Number of visitors attending <strong>the</strong> initiatives have been calculated about a hundred<br />

appearances in <strong>the</strong> events of Saturday, while <strong>the</strong> data of <strong>the</strong> visits amounted to 80<br />

participants on Medieval Night, 548 visitors and 25 participants in <strong>the</strong> tour for The<br />

Festival, 670 visitors Tower of Passerino and 120 of <strong>the</strong> Spanish visitors to <strong>the</strong> Tower.<br />

SPILAMBERTO (Saturday, October 2)<br />

Alla Rocca Rangoni has spent a beautiful Saturday to <strong>the</strong> discovery of ancient tastes.<br />

<strong>An</strong>dreolli Bruno, professor of medieval history, and chef Paolo Reggiani, told with<br />

passion, as part of <strong>the</strong> meeting at <strong>the</strong> table with <strong>the</strong> barbarians, <strong>the</strong> eating habits of our<br />

lands between high and late Middle Ages. After <strong>the</strong> conference, and Reggiani <strong>An</strong>dreolli<br />

were interviewed by <strong>the</strong> girls walkin 'n talkin on stories, tastes and sights of medieval<br />

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cuisine. It is in <strong>the</strong> medieval kitchen, late afternoon, was inspired by <strong>the</strong> tastings invited<br />

to <strong>the</strong> banquet, very welcome initiative by <strong>the</strong> participants.<br />

Number of participants in action: <strong>the</strong>re were about 60 and about 50 attended <strong>the</strong><br />

conference to <strong>the</strong> tasting.<br />

FORMIGINE (Sunday, 3 October)<br />

There was a large influx of participants for <strong>the</strong> itinerary atmosphere of <strong>the</strong> era, led by<br />

Luca Silingardi, so that you are not able to accommodate all bookings. The route led<br />

participants <strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> streets of <strong>the</strong> medieval pilgrims retracing ancient paths off <strong>the</strong><br />

beaten. The significant appreciation of <strong>the</strong> visit he witnessed <strong>the</strong> public interest in <strong>the</strong><br />

unique approach to <strong>the</strong> sites visited.<br />

In <strong>the</strong> center was held instead in <strong>the</strong> late afternoon, <strong>the</strong> event period atmosphere, with<br />

dancing and games-at-arms in commemoration of costume, by <strong>the</strong> Pro Loco of<br />

Formigine, who has entertained and thrilled audiences of all age.<br />

Particularly appreciated was also impressive in strict medieval style banquet prepared by<br />

<strong>the</strong> restaurant "Il Calcagnini," which was an exceptional event for an audience coming<br />

from outside <strong>the</strong> province.<br />

Of note is also devoted to <strong>the</strong> opening of <strong>the</strong> Castle, which hosted over 230 visitors in<br />

<strong>the</strong> two slots in <strong>the</strong> morning and afternoon.<br />

Number of visitors attending <strong>the</strong> events: There were 52 participants drove <strong>the</strong> route,<br />

medieval dinner at 28, 100 spectators and 236 visitors to <strong>the</strong> historic commemoration<br />

dedicated to <strong>the</strong> opening of <strong>the</strong> Castle.<br />

MIRANDOLA (Saturday 9 and Sunday, October 10)<br />

In <strong>the</strong> afternoon of Saturday 10, at <strong>the</strong> Church of Quarantoli, <strong>the</strong> original costume in a<br />

tour organized by <strong>the</strong> Association "Our Mirandola" has been a significant success, and<br />

involved a ra<strong>the</strong>r large audience. Equally appreciated was <strong>the</strong> next conference, with<br />

assistance of Gianluca Tosini and Mauro Shoemaker, who led <strong>the</strong> audience to discover<br />

evidence of medieval enclosed in <strong>the</strong> "Romanesque gem" that is <strong>the</strong> Church of<br />

Quarantoli.<br />

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On Sunday 10, <strong>the</strong> tour in costume led visitors into <strong>the</strong> downtown streets of Mirandola.<br />

Luca Gherardi has instead kept <strong>the</strong> charming aperitif literary Lectura Dantis Farinata<br />

degli Uberti, a politically influential even in death, which has seen a significant<br />

appreciation.<br />

Number of visitors attending <strong>the</strong> initiatives were recorded in total, about 70 people to<br />

action on Saturday 9, and 50 people to action on Sunday.<br />

SASSUOLO (Sunday, 10 October)<br />

The attractive two-way street heading Between history and legend: a <strong>journey</strong> of scent<br />

and perfume, Vincenzo Vandelli led <strong>the</strong> visitors to explore <strong>the</strong> castle, and Rosalba Caffo<br />

Dallari narrated <strong>the</strong> story of <strong>the</strong> use of herbs and spices to <strong>the</strong> kitchen aromas. The<br />

initiative was a success significantly higher than expected: In addition to record bookings<br />

70 days prior to <strong>the</strong> event, have submitted more than 100 people. Were <strong>the</strong>n organized<br />

into more than two visits to <strong>the</strong> two provided in order to accommodate all visitors.<br />

Number of visitors attending <strong>the</strong> initiatives have been calculated about 200 admissions.<br />

PAVULLO IN FRIGNANO (Saturday 25 and Sunday, September 26)<br />

On Saturday afternoon 26, <strong>the</strong> unfavorable wea<strong>the</strong>r conditions did not deter <strong>the</strong><br />

participants in <strong>the</strong> lively promenade between light and shadow at <strong>the</strong> foot of <strong>the</strong> castle,<br />

which, despite <strong>the</strong> rain in flashes in <strong>the</strong> late afternoon, <strong>the</strong>y completed <strong>the</strong> <strong>journey</strong> along<br />

<strong>the</strong> ancient road, until to <strong>the</strong> magnificent Castle Montecuccolo. The dinner at <strong>the</strong> farm<br />

Serra Parenti has been a perfect conclusion of morning walk and was also highly<br />

appreciated.<br />

Which path <strong>the</strong> Indre, <strong>the</strong> proposed location Querciagrossa Sunday, was on a <strong>journey</strong><br />

back in <strong>the</strong> uses and traditions of <strong>the</strong> area, with visits to some villages near Montecuccolo<br />

fascinating to discover <strong>the</strong> rural culture of <strong>the</strong> Apennines. The morning ended with a visit<br />

to <strong>the</strong> Castle, which involved about 40 participants in <strong>the</strong> path.<br />

Number of participants in <strong>the</strong> initiatives: <strong>the</strong> matter of participation in <strong>the</strong> initiatives of<br />

<strong>the</strong> two days is around 55 appearances.<br />

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Fanano (Saturday, October 9)<br />

The <strong>the</strong>me of <strong>the</strong> trip has characterized <strong>the</strong> efforts to Fanano Saturday 9: The day started<br />

with a guided walk along <strong>the</strong> Via Romea, <strong>the</strong> discovery of <strong>the</strong> rock inscriptions in La<br />

Sega Hospitable, followed by a fun treasure hunt, designed to adults and children. In <strong>the</strong><br />

afternoon, <strong>the</strong> inauguration of <strong>the</strong> historical path led to <strong>the</strong> Church of San Silvestro, it was<br />

possible to lay <strong>the</strong> tiles and taste typical local delicacies.<br />

The Town Hall has hosted <strong>the</strong> speech instead of Claudio Visentin who presented his<br />

book Travels with a donkey, written with <strong>An</strong>drea Bocconi: a travel writer and a<br />

university professor and two children lead <strong>the</strong>ir donkey along <strong>the</strong> ancient paths of<br />

'Abruzzo, Tagliacozzo in Celano. In <strong>the</strong> car on <strong>the</strong> highway that runs beside it would take<br />

up half an hour. Arriving at <strong>the</strong>ir destination after a week of low, very low speed, with<br />

stops, detours, unexpected encounters between mountains, forests, villages, churches and<br />

ruins: an Italy 'minor' unknown to most, but where he prepares an important part of our<br />

futuro.Gli viewers have expressed great interest in <strong>the</strong> approach SlowFoot of <strong>the</strong> authors,<br />

and <strong>the</strong> magic of this story on <strong>the</strong> slow <strong>journey</strong> with children and animals.<br />

Number of participants in <strong>the</strong> initiatives has been calculated a total of 50 participants in<br />

<strong>the</strong> events <strong>the</strong> day.<br />

NONANTOLA (Saturday, October 9)<br />

The splendid frescoes of <strong>the</strong> Room of City Hall hosted <strong>the</strong> conference by Arturo Carlo<br />

Quintavalle, one of <strong>the</strong> most eminent scholars of medieval art history. The surgery was<br />

followed by a large audience, varied, and with an important presence of young people,<br />

who listened carefully to <strong>the</strong> exposure to <strong>the</strong> Romanesque frescoes of <strong>the</strong> city. The tour<br />

has been a significant success and represented a valuable opportunity for <strong>the</strong> discovery of<br />

sites of interest are not always open to visitors. It is also noted <strong>the</strong> influx of many visitors<br />

from outside Nonantola.<br />

Number of participants in <strong>the</strong> initiatives: About 100 people attended <strong>the</strong> conference and<br />

about 50 people took part in <strong>the</strong> tour.<br />

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Vignola (Sunday, 10 October)<br />

Great success for <strong>the</strong> Conference play-The Dragon and <strong>the</strong> Mermaid by Stefano Masi<br />

and Luca Catanzaro, held in <strong>the</strong> hall against <strong>the</strong> Rock on Sunday afternoon. The<br />

spectators have been fascinated by <strong>the</strong> evocative projections and readings from medieval<br />

texts, and many have held to congratulate <strong>the</strong> authors for <strong>the</strong> extreme sophistication of <strong>the</strong><br />

show. There was also <strong>the</strong> presence of a significant part of <strong>the</strong> audience coming from<br />

outside <strong>the</strong> council, and presumably has followed many of <strong>the</strong> initiatives of <strong>the</strong> event.<br />

Number of spectators were calculated about 90 spectators<br />

FINAL CONSIDERATIONS<br />

The network of Roman sites certainly appears as a new tourist segment to be attached to<br />

those already known to targeted groups or individual visitors, valid for one trip out of<br />

town for a holiday of longer duration in a <strong>Europe</strong>an dimension.<br />

The awareness of <strong>the</strong> value of <strong>the</strong>se historical sites, as well as representing a moral<br />

wealth to <strong>the</strong> local population and for external visitors, also determine <strong>the</strong> economic<br />

growth if combined with elements of excellence that live in <strong>the</strong> Modena area, increasing<br />

<strong>the</strong> attractiveness and dialogue with different target audiences.<br />

The uncertainty of public resources, <strong>the</strong> increase of services for <strong>the</strong> leisure time, <strong>the</strong><br />

greater involvement of private individuals on cultural projects, <strong>the</strong> growth of<br />

management skills of cultural workers and consumption of art and culture as a<br />

differentiating factor in <strong>the</strong> life styles and <strong>the</strong> construction of a new collective identity<br />

have imposed a more open attitude towards <strong>the</strong> target audience and <strong>the</strong>ir needs,<br />

particularly as regards <strong>the</strong> "paths" of cultural consumption. Pathways - such as is offered<br />

on <strong>the</strong> sites of Roman in Modena - revealed synergies between new artistic realities on<br />

<strong>the</strong> same territory and users open to different and diverse cultural consumption.<br />

The awareness of cultural operators that <strong>the</strong>y are not working in an isolated and<br />

uncontaminated area, but moving in a well-defined territory, peopled by a variety of<br />

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social and cultural actors, is primarily a cultural achievement as well as an effective<br />

marketing tool.<br />

The "cooperation" between institutions, in a specific territory planning, was one of <strong>the</strong><br />

strengths for <strong>the</strong> success of <strong>the</strong> events.<br />

The problem is not so much to bring tourists and visitors to <strong>the</strong> Roman site as more or<br />

less passive spectator of a cultural experience, but create <strong>the</strong> "opportunity" to<br />

spontaneously return after finishing and this is particularly true for <strong>the</strong> public of young<br />

people.<br />

In this sense, it must be also included <strong>the</strong> choice of <strong>the</strong> information channels in relation<br />

to new technologies and in particular <strong>the</strong> use of newsletters, mailing lists of a public<br />

already stored, <strong>the</strong> interventions on <strong>the</strong> social networks, targeted projects such as<br />

"walking talking" where are <strong>the</strong> young people <strong>the</strong>mselves to build <strong>the</strong> proposal to become<br />

<strong>the</strong> protagonists of <strong>the</strong> promotion of <strong>the</strong> event and <strong>the</strong>n to intercept <strong>the</strong> user segments of<br />

youth with appropriate language but also to establish a virtuous and inspiring dialogue<br />

with <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r user segments.<br />

Be informed, seek, acquire, download, customize, make <strong>the</strong> voice heard, express<br />

opinions, participate in cultural event allow to be "emotionally" involved.<br />

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co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.<br />

ANNEXES<br />

ANNEX 1 - CURRICULA VITAE OF SOME RELATORS<br />

Bruno <strong>An</strong>dreolli, professor at <strong>the</strong> University of Bologna, is currently teaching subjects<br />

within medieval studies at <strong>the</strong> Faculty of Preservation of Cultural Heritage and<br />

Humanities of <strong>the</strong> same University, also teaches courses in SSIS and master's degree in<br />

History and Culture Food. He is <strong>the</strong> author of several essays on medieval agrarian<br />

history.<br />

Milena Bertacchini is from 1990 at <strong>the</strong> Department of Earth Sciences, University of<br />

Modena and Reggio Emilia, where he teaches undergraduate courses in Geology, Natural<br />

Science and Cultural Heritage, Curator of <strong>the</strong> Museum of <strong>the</strong> Department of Earth<br />

Sciences "Gemma 1786 ", <strong>the</strong> author of research and scientific papers of Geoarchaeology,<br />

engaged in teaching and dissemination.<br />

Enrico Brizzi not yet twenty debut with his first novel, Jack Frusciante left <strong>the</strong> group,<br />

translated into twenty-four countries and now film in 1996. His bibliography includes<br />

seven novels, a collection of stories written for four hands, unauthorized autobiography<br />

of 1999, a critical study of 2006, three for writing stories and pictures and one for<br />

children.<br />

Franco Cardini has taught at several universities, such as, for example, those of<br />

Middlebury and Barcelona. He became full professor, from 85 to 89 has taught Medieval<br />

History at <strong>the</strong> University of Bari and since 1989 has been <strong>the</strong> chair of <strong>the</strong> Teaching of<br />

History at <strong>the</strong> University of Florence. E 'Directeur d'Etudes at <strong>the</strong> Ecole des Hautes<br />

Etudes en Sciences Sociales and Yellow at Harvard University. He is currently seconded


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to <strong>the</strong> 'Istituto of Human Sciences, Center of Excellence at <strong>the</strong> University of Florence.<br />

His output is vast literature and fundamental studies of medieval history.<br />

Daniela Ferriani is an art historian of <strong>the</strong> Superintendency for <strong>the</strong> Artistic, Historical<br />

and Ethno-anthropological Heritage of Modena and Reggio Emilia. He has a wealth of<br />

essay writing and production collaborations with numerous exhibitions and cultural<br />

events. She is specializing in <strong>the</strong> protection and restoration of cultural heritage. She<br />

collaborates with various universities.<br />

Chiara Frugoni, former professor of Medieval History at <strong>the</strong> University of Pisa and<br />

Rome II, major contributor to periodicals, has a fertile business writer. Among his books:<br />

Life of a Man: Francis of Assisi with an introduction by Jacques Le Goff (1995);<br />

Thousand and not more than a thousand. Travel between <strong>the</strong> fears of <strong>the</strong> millennium with<br />

Georges Duby (1999); Middle Ages on <strong>the</strong> nose. Glasses, buttons and o<strong>the</strong>r medieval<br />

inventions (2001), from star to star, memoirs of a country farmer (2003). She is an expert<br />

on medieval iconography, she must be fundamental iconographic interpretations of <strong>the</strong><br />

findings Wiligelmo del Duomo di Modena.<br />

Paolo Golinelli is Associate Professor of Medieval History at <strong>the</strong> University of Verona.<br />

Known internationally, focuses on <strong>the</strong> relationship between religion and society in <strong>the</strong><br />

Middle Ages <strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> hagiographic sources and some of <strong>the</strong> most emblematic figures<br />

of <strong>the</strong> time, as Matilde di Canossa and Celestine V. He has edited with great Giuliano<br />

Muzzioli Illustrated History of Modena.<br />

Arturo Carlo Quintavalle, former inspector in <strong>the</strong> Superintendents, who teaches art<br />

history at several American universities and since 1964 at <strong>the</strong> University of Parma, is <strong>the</strong><br />

founder and director of <strong>the</strong> Center for Communication Studies and Archives (CSAC), <strong>the</strong><br />

greatest collection of Italian design project , photography, comics, graphic and fashion<br />

design. He is '<strong>the</strong> most famous scholars of medieval art history, with fundamental studies<br />

of Roman culture and <strong>the</strong> tracks of <strong>the</strong> pilgrims.<br />

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Paolo Reggiani is an expert on food history that has active collaboration with consortia<br />

food - is Vice President of <strong>the</strong> Consorzio Modena at <strong>the</strong> table "- and with museums in <strong>the</strong><br />

Modena area, particularly with <strong>the</strong> Museum of balance Campogalliano, speeches at<br />

conferences and lectures on <strong>the</strong> topic.<br />

Marco Santagata graduated from <strong>the</strong> Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa in Italian<br />

literature. Over <strong>the</strong> years become a university teacher of international reputation, has<br />

published many scientific studies and several novels. By Italians and scholar he is and<br />

one of <strong>the</strong> leading experts on Italian classical opera, Dante and Petrarch and Petrarch. For<br />

several years is part of <strong>the</strong> Jury of <strong>the</strong> narrative section of <strong>the</strong> National Literary Award<br />

Pisa.<br />

Silingardi Luca, an art historian and journalist, honorary inspector of <strong>the</strong> Superintendent<br />

of Modena and Reggio E., is <strong>the</strong> curator of <strong>the</strong> Collections of <strong>the</strong> City of Sassuolo.<br />

Author of numerous essays, he has worked with <strong>the</strong> Superintendent and <strong>the</strong> Museo<br />

Civico di Modena in numerous exhibitions.<br />

Claudio Visentin is Professor of History of Tourism and Cultural Heritage Interpretation<br />

at <strong>the</strong> University of Italian Switzerland in Lugano, former Professor of Sociology of<br />

Tourism, Catholic University of Milan and <strong>the</strong> Sociology of Tourism and History of<br />

International Relations at <strong>the</strong> Bergamo University.<br />

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ANNEX 2 – COMMUNICATION PICTURES<br />

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- Img.1,2: Poster and playbill of <strong>the</strong> events -<br />

- Img 3: Cover of <strong>the</strong> program leaflet -


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- Img 4: Magazine: Itinerari e Luoghi -<br />

- Img 6: Publication on newspaper “Resto del Carlino” -<br />

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- Img 5: Publication on newspaper “L’informazione” -


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- Img 7,8,9: Publications on newspapers “Sole24Ore”, “L’informazione” and “La gazzetta di Modena”-<br />

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- Img 11: Publication on newspaper “Gazzetta di Modena”-<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.<br />

- Img 12: Publication on newspaper “L’informazione” -<br />

- Img 13,14: Publications on newspapers “Gazzetta di Modena” and “Resto del Carlino”-


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- Img 15,16: Publication on newspaper “L’informazione” and on magazine “Medioevo”-<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.<br />

- Img 17: Publication on newspaper “L’informazione” -<br />

- Img 18: Publication on magazine “Mese Modena”-


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- Img 19: website www.itinerarieluoghi.it -<br />

- Img 21: website www.marketpress.info -<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.<br />

- Img 20: website www.taccuinodiviaggio.it -


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- Img 22: website: http://www.beniculturali.it (Ministry of National Heritage and Culture) -<br />

- Img 24: website: http://www.turismo-attualita.it/ -<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.<br />

- Img 23: website: www.modena2000.it -


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- Img 25: website: www.virgilio.it -<br />

- Img 27: website: http://www.matildedicanossa.it/ -<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.<br />

- Img 26: website: http://www.archeorivista.it/ -


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- Img 28: website: http://www.bondeno.com/ -<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.<br />

- Img 29: website: http://www.circuitocittadarte.it/ -<br />

- Img 30: website: http://www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it/ (Emila Romagna Region Tourism website).-


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- Img 31: website: www.liquida.it –<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.<br />

- Img 32: website: http://www.quotidianoarte.it -


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ANNEX 3 - ARCHIVE PHOTOS<br />

- Photo 1: Conference of Prof. Franco Cardini, Palazzo dei Musei, Modena, 3 October 2010 -<br />

- Photo 2: Conference of Prof. Franco Cardini near <strong>the</strong> Councilor for Culture of <strong>the</strong> Province Prof. Elena Malaguti –<br />

- Photo 3: Guided tours of <strong>the</strong> Duomo of Modena with Luca Silingardi -<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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- Photo 5: Guided tour of <strong>the</strong> Duomo of Modena -<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.<br />

- Photo 4: Guided tours of <strong>the</strong> Duomo of Modena with Luca Silingardi -<br />

- Photo 6: Duomo of Modena, relief of Genesis, Wiligelmo -


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- Photo 7: Guided tours of <strong>the</strong> Medieval Modena,<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.<br />

Graziella Martinelli Braglia -<br />

- Photo 8,9: Guided tours of <strong>the</strong> Medieval Modena, Graziella Martinelli Braglia<br />

and Conversation with Enrico Brizzi "Vale, viator, " Time Zones, Modena, 10 October 2011 -


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- Photo 10: Re-enactment of games in arms at <strong>the</strong> Castle of Formigine, October 3, 2011 -<br />

- Photo 11,12: Re-enactment of games in arms at <strong>the</strong> Castle of Formigine, October 3, 2011 -<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.


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The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.<br />

- Photo 13: Medieval dances in Formigine Castle, October 3, 2011 -<br />

- Photo 14,15: Theatre performance of “Matilde Donna e Contessa”, Carpi Castle; 2 October 2010 -


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- Photo 16,17: Medieval archaeobotany workshop for children. Botanical Garden of <strong>the</strong> University of<br />

Modena, September 26 -<br />

The project CrossCulTour is implemented<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> CENTRAL EUROPE Programme<br />

co-financed by <strong>the</strong> ERDF.

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