At the conclusion of the study tour to Slovenia and Palmanova in Italy, there was a welcome reception in the city hall of Palmanova. The Mayor, Mr Francesco Martines, expressed his hope that a network such as FORTE CULTURA may help to alleviate the enormous restoration problems associated with the maintenance of a fortress. Prior to this, the Head of the Department of Culture, Mrs Gabriella del Frate, accompanied the group in parts of the moat and several museums which are connected with the history of fortress and city. At the same day, visitors could participate in the impressive event "A.D. 1615. Palma alle Armi".

A third European conference of "Fortified Ideal Cities" is planned on 9th and 10th April 2014 in Jaromer/Josefov in Czech Republic in the frame of the EU-funding project "FORTE CULTURA".

Left on the photo: the reception for members of the Study Tour „Slovenia/Palmanova" in the City Hall of Palmanova - left of the Mayor, Mr Francesco Martines, his deputy Mayor, Mrs Adriana Danielis, and the head of the culture department, Mrs Gabriella del Frate.