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Cyril and Methodius Route
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THE CITY OF ROME DECLARED ITS INTEREST IN COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND THE CYRIL AND METHODIUS ROUTE
11th July 2023, Staré Město, Czech Republic
The signing of the cooperation agreement was confirmed at the Cyril and Methodius Centre in the Memorial of Great Moravia in Staré Město near Uherské Hradiště by the Deputy Mayor of the Metropolitan City of Rome Pierluigi Sanna and the Governor of the Zlín Region Radim Holiš.
THE CYRIL AND METHODIUS ROUTE WAS PRESENTED IN ITALIAN VITERBO
12th June 2023, Viterbo, Italy
On 12 June, the Cyril and Methodius Route, together with the Italy-based cultural routes Via Francigena and Romea Strata, held a presentation on the paths of culture and faith in front of journalists at the City Hall of Viterbo in the Lazio Region. Among the speakers present were Alessandra Croci, City Councillor responsible for Via Francigena and Jubilee 2025, Silvio Franco, Councillor for Local Economic Development and Tourism, Massimo Tedeschi, President of the European Association of Via Francigene, Ilaria Bartoletti, responsible for Romea Strata, Dana Danova, Chair of the Steering Committee of the European Cultural Route of Saints Cyril and Methodius, and Martin Peterka, Project Manager of the Association.
The Cyril and Methodius Route Has Established Cooperation with The St. Olav Ways
22nd – 26th May 2023
Representatives of the European Cultural Route of Saints Cyril and Methodius have established cooperation with the Association developing the St. Olaf Ways in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Latvia. The Cyril and Methodius Route delegation headed to its centre, Trondheim (formerly Nidaros). The delegation was represented by nine participants from among the Moravian and Slovak members of the Association and the staff of the Permanent Secretariat.
The International Association European Cultural Route of Saints Cyril and Methodius holds its General Assembly in the Slavic apostles' birthplace - Thessaloniki
26th April 2023 – Zlín, Czech Republic / Thessaloniki, Greece
The European Cultural Route of Saints Cyril and Methodius is holding a General Assembly of its members in the Greek port city of Thessaloniki on 4 May 2023, with the participation of its members, partners and supporters. The City of Thessaloniki has been a member of the international association ECRSCM since 2015 and is hosting a meeting of its members for the first time.
Focusing on ...
The Cyril and Methodius Route focuses on different activities that presenting variety of the cultural heritage of Saints Cyril and Methodius and their followers.
Network of Slavic heritage
From the first Slavic script - Glagolitic - and the Old Slavic language to the present.
Network of locations
Interesting places connected with the spread of the Cyril and Methodius legacy.
Network of trails
Inspired by the journey of Slavic missionaries and their followers.
Network of events
Cultural and educational activities throughout the year.
Network of products
Tourism products - coordinated under the common logo of the Cyril and Methodius Route.
Network of institutions
Maintaining the heritage of Saints Cyril and Methodius.