Iron Age Danube Route Participates in the 13th Cultural Routes Training Academy in Pécs and Osijek

PÉCS / OSIJEK — The Iron Age Danube Route (IADR) proudly joined representatives from certified Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe for the 13th edition of the Cultural Routes Training Academy. Held from June 2 to June 5, 2026, the four-day event spanned two countries, taking place across the historic cities of Pécs (Hungary) and Osijek (Croatia).

Under this year’s central theme, "Shaping Confidence and Diversity," the Academy brought together cultural heritage professionals from across the continent. The event serves as a premier annual platform designed for capacity building, strategic dialogue, and intense cross-route knowledge exchange.

The 13th edition of the Academy was a masterclass in cross-border cooperation, jointly organized by
the European Institute of Cultural Routes and the Roman Emperors and Danube Wine Route.
The event was successfully executed in close cooperation with Zsolnay Heritage Management Nonprofit Ltd. in Hungary and the Tourism Board of Osijek-Baranja County in Croatia.
Throughout the intensive sessions, IADR representatives engaged in workshops and panel discussions focused on strengthening the resilience, diversity, and public engagement of Europe’s certified cultural itineraries.
The Academy concluded as a highly valuable experience, offering the IADR network fresh insights, strengthened professional connections, and a renewed, shared vision for safeguarding and promoting Europe's unique cultural and archaeological heritage for future generations.