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- 22-09-2026
Experiencing culture without barriers: the Interreg PLACES project presents new initiatives at Fortezza Fort
How can historic sites and cultural landscapes be made accessible to as many people as possible, whilst at the same time offering an exciting, contemporary and sustainable experience? Answers to these questions are provided by the cross-border Interreg project run by the social cooperative independent L., called PLACES – Promoting Landscape, Accessibility and Culture for Experiential and Sustainable Tourism.
- 07-07-2026
Webinar “Accessibility in Tourism”
As part of the PLACES project – Promoting Landscape, Accessibility and Culture for Experiential and Sustainable Tourism – a webinar entitled ‘Accessibility in Tourism’ will take place on Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 10.00.
- 10-09-2026
PLACES: Invitation to the closing event at Franzensfeste Fortress
After two years of work on the project, the time has come to present the results of PLACES and to look together towards the future of accessible and sustainable tourism. On 20 September 2026, independent L. invites you to the closing event at the Fortezza di Fortezza, the pilot site in South Tyrol.
- 04-06-2026
WEBINAR - Theatre and Augmented Audio Reality for Accessible Tourism
As part of the PLACES project – Promoting Landscape, Accessibility and Culture for Experiential and Sustainable Tourism (ITAT-46-019 | PC Interreg Italien-Österreich 2021-2027 | CUP B39I24002540007) on 29 May 2026, La Piccionaia organised a webinar on the topic of „Theatre and Augmented Audio Reality for Accessible Tourism
- 26-03-2026
3rd Cross-Border Meeting of the PLACES Project in Merano
Our Interreg PLACES project promotes a culture of accessibility among tourism stakeholders in the four participating regions: South Tyrol, Vicenza, Carinthia and the Tarvisio area. In each region, a pilot cultural site is being developed through measures aimed at the sustainable improvement of accessibility, inclusion and digitalisation. The aim is to enhance the experiential nature of the tourism offering, as well as its inclusive accessibility and the enjoyment of the visit for everyone. In early February, the project partners met in Merano for the 3rd cross-border PLACES meeting to discuss the activities currently underway.
- 27-02-2026
Our next PLACES project webinar is approaching!
Would you like to explore how theatre and performances can transform cultural tourism into a more inclusive and engaging experience? Then this event is perfect for you!
- 09-12-2025
WEBINAR - Digital Accessibility
As part of the Interreg project ‘PLACES – Promoting Landscape, Accessibility and Culture for Experiential and Sustainable Tourism’ (ITAT-46-019 | PC Interreg Italia-Austria 2021-2027 | CUP B39I24002540007), the webinar ‘Digital Accessibility’ took place on Thursday, 2 October 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Participation was free of charge. The webinar was held in Italian and translated into German via real-time translation.
- 09-10-2025
Invitation to the webinar ‘digital accessibility’
As part of the project ‘PLACES – Promoting Landscape, Accessibility and Culture for Experiential and Sustainable Tourism’ (ITAT-46-019 | PC Interreg Italy-Austria 2021-2027| CUP B39I24002540007), the webinar ‘Digital Accessibility’ will be held on Wednesday October 15th 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00.
- 22-08-2025
The Consorzio di Tarvisio is also participating in the Interreg PLACES project
Following the official launch of the Interreg PLACES project in February, the Tarvisio Tourist Board, in collaboration with the Municipality of Tarvisio, owner of the municipal museums, has been working intensively on planning the activities to be carried out as part of the project.
- 06-07-2025
The Interreg Italy-Austria VI-A 2021-2027 project coordinated by La Piccionaia
The two-year PLACES Promoting Landscape, Accessibility and Culture for Experiential and Sustainable tourism project is now in its ninth month.
La Piccionaia is the lead partner of a consortium of six Italian and Austrian organisations (Independent L. Onlus soc. coop., Consorzio di Promozione Turistica del Tarvisiano, di Sella Nevea e di passo Pramollo, Comune di Vicenza, Landesmuseum für Kärnten and Kärnten Werbung).
- 15-06-2025
Kärnten Werbung provides impetus for barrier-free tourism
What does a holiday that everyone can truly enjoy look like?
This question was addressed at the latest transnational meeting of the Interreg project PLACES – Promoting Landscape, Accessibility and Culture for Experiential and Sustainable Tourism in Kärnten. - 26-05-2025
The new barrier-free PLACES themed trail in South Tyrol from Bressanone to Novacella is now open
In addition to the pilot site at Franzensfeste Fortress in South Tyrol, where independent L. is creating an immersive 3D audio experience for all visitors, the South Tyrolean Competence Centre for Accessibility has also launched the new barrier-free PLACES themed trail in the immediate vicinity.
- 20-05-2025
Kickoff Meeting PLACES – Vicenza
(Vicenza, 26 February 2025) La Piccionaia, as project leader, announces the launch of PLACES – Promoting Landscape, Accessibility and Culture for Experiential and Sustainable Tourism, an ambitious project co-financed by the European Union programme Interreg IV-A Italy – Austria 2021-2027.
- 16-05-2025
PLACES Vicenza pilot site: barrier-free access to nature and culture
As part of the PLACES project, numerous measures are being implemented at the pilot site, the Naturalistic Archaeological Museum of the city of Vicenza, to promote accessibility and inclusion:
- 12-04-2025
kaernten.museum active partner in PLACES
The tender for the app enabling visually impaired and blind visitors to explore the kärnten.museum independently has been drawn up and is currently being reviewed by ÖZIV.
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