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NIGHT OF FORTRESSES AT KASTEL CASTLE

Once again, Banja Luka will play host to the regional event, Night of Fortresses, aimed at connecting and promoting programs at fortification sites across Europe. The event will take place on May 10th at Kastel Castle.

NIGHT OF FORTRESSES AT KASTEL CASTLE
PHOTO: Tomas Damjanović

The goal of the Night of Fortresses, which has previously united 45 fortification sites in six European countries, is to enhance the cultural and touristic offerings in European cities with established heritage and to raise awareness about the potential and importance of cultural heritage valorization as a driver of cultural tourism development.

Night of Fortresses fosters and strengthens collaboration among cities and organizations managing fortified heritage sites.

The event is supported by international associations such as EFFORTS (European Federation of Fortified Sites) and FORTE CULTURA, which have included Night of Fortresses as part of the European Fortress Summer Event.

The inaugural Night of Fortresses took place in 2022 in Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina as a result of the joint European project FORTITUDE. This year, the organizers of the event, Fortress of Culture Šibenik, the City of Karlovac, the Municipality of Bar, and the City of Banja Luka, are joined by partners from the City of Trebinje and the Municipality of Ulcinj.