The project aims to propose the cultural improvement as a strong point towards the local development; such development would mainly be directed to the economic upgrading of the affected areas.
The project aims at applying on sample areas (maritime landscapes of Torre Santa Sabina, Grado, Resnik/Siculi, Caorle) a methodological and technological protocol based on research, knowledge and development, communication of an underwater archeological site that is complex and multi-stratified, characterized by strong diversity.
The project’s objective is therefore to transform the site into an underwater archaeological park (or eco-museum) through innovative and/or experimental methodologies and techniques in order to try to reduce the loss of important cultural heritages as well as to guarantee an economic spin-off deriving directly from the creation of a sector linked to the tourist-cultural promotion of the context of reference.
UnderwaterMuse targets local communities as long-term keepers of vitality at tourist destinations, promote co-creative partnerships among tourism and cultural actors, public decision makers, creative companies, associations of citizens, facilitating exchange of information. An immersive VR approach renders underwater sites accessible to a wider public, including people with different kinds of disabilities. Building capacity for professionals already working in this field will help them adapt to a “museum for all” concept, in spite of limited organizational or financial resources. Training diving guides will improve the immersive experience of underwater sites. Regional action plans will enhance environmental management and preservation of coastal areas harbouring those sites.
Based on the gained experience, an innovative promotional GIS tool, the ‘UnderwaterMuse MAP’ for promoting underwater sites with accessibility standards, will be developed. The ‘UnderwaterMuse MAP’ will be promoted at transnational, national and local level, in the Adriatic and beyond, thus guaranteeing its sustainability and transferability during and after its implementation.
Informest provides to ERPAC technical assistance for the project’s implementation on both regarding contents and financial aspects.
On November 24, the UnderwaterMuse Steering Committee and the Thematic Meeting will take place in Grado, hosted by ERPAC FVG, lead partner of the project co-financed by the European program Interreg Italy Croatia, with the support of the technical assistance of Informest. The appointment will be an opportunity to take stock of the pilot actions […]
On Wednesday 15th of September, the search, protection and enhancement of the wreck of a Roman wreck, known as “Grado 2“, was completed. It was one of the three pilot interventions of the Cross-border Cooperation Program Interreg Italy-Croatia 2014-2020 “UnderwaterMuse” project, led by the Regional Body for Cultural Heritage of Friuli Venezia Giulia – ERPAC […]
The search, protection and enhancement of the wreck of a Roman boat off the coast of Grado, known as “Grado 2”, will start on the 12th of August. This is one of the three pilot interventions of the “UnderwaterMuse” project, approved and funded under the Cross-border Cooperation Program – Interreg Italy-Croatia 2014 – 2020, led […]
Despite the emergency situation, UnderwaterMuse project also continues its activities, closing the document on the Status quo of underwater cultural heritage enhancement and stakeholders involvement and publishing on the Facebook page some interesting thematic insights.The project was also promoted via radio, within Sconfinamenti –Radio RAI FVG of 16th July. Download the podcast here.
On January 14 and 15, in the city of Kaštela (Croatia), it will be held the second meeting of the UnderwaterMuse project.
Start date: 01/01/2019
End date: 30/06/2022
Role: Subcontracting
