News and events
The Roman Legacy project presented at the international conference of the European Association of Archaeologists
At the 32nd Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA 2026) in Athens, Greece, representatives of the Institute of Archaeology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, presented the results and experiences associated with showcasing Roman heritage and their involvement in the Roman Legacy project. In a specialist session focusing on linking archaeological research with visitor experiences, they presented a paper entitled From Hidden Archaeological Traces to Visitor Experience: Developing Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure for Roman Heritage beyond the Middle Danube Limes, which focused on the development of the presentation of Roman heritage – from museum exhibitions and educational trails, through the establishment of the Mušov Visitor Centre – Gateway to the Roman Empire, to digital tools, educational activities and programmes for the public. The presentation also featured the Roman Trails and Roman Legacy projects, which help to link individual sites and create a coherent and long-term sustainable offering for visitors within a broader international framework. Participation in EAA 2026 provided an opportunity to present the activities of the Institute of Archaeology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, to an international specialist audience, to share experiences in presenting archaeological heritage, and to further develop international cooperation in making this heritage accessible and utilising it for cultural tourism.
Roman Legacy at the International Lughnasad Festival
On July 31, 2026, the Institute of Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Brno, presented the ROMAN LEGACY project at the 20th International Festival of Celtic Culture Lughnasad in Nasavrky near Chrudim. The project was presented through the information stand of the Mušov Visitor Center – Gateway to the Roman Empire and a professional and interactive program focused on the Roman cultural heritage in the Danube Region. The program included lectures “The World of Luxury” dedicated to Germanic jewelry and Roman buckles and creative activities for children and adults, such as the production of buckles and seals. The presentation brought to light the importance of South Moravia in Roman times and contacts between the Romans, Celts and Germanic peoples. Participation in the festival supported the promotion of the project outside the partner’s own events and made it possible to reach a large audience interested in archaeology, history and cultural heritage.
ROMAN LEGACY project and networking meeting in Novi Sad, Serbia
On 21–22 April 2026, the third Project Partner Meeting of the Roman Legacy project, part of the Interreg Danube Region Programme, took place in Novi Sad. This was followed on 23–24 April by the first transnational expert and networking meeting of the project. During the partner meeting, discussions focused on the future direction of the project, the development of the Cultural Route of the Council of Europe, and the coordination of joint activities across partner organisations. The meeting contributed to strengthening cooperation among partners and advancing the shared vision of connecting Roman heritage into a unified European narrative and creating a sustainable cultural route. This was followed by the first transnational meeting of experts and stakeholders, which provided a platform for sharing knowledge and experience. Discussions focused on the joint interpretation of Roman heritage, the implementation of the cultural route, and strengthening cooperation between the fields of research, tourism, and public administration. The Roman Legacy project thus continues to strengthen its role as a platform connecting institutions, experts, and regions, with the aim of jointly presenting, protecting, and revitalising Roman heritage in the wider Danube region.
Second meeting of the Roman Legacy project partners
On January 14, 2026, the second partner meeting of the ROMAN LEGACY project under the Interreg Danube Region program took place via videoconference. The partners evaluated the progress of the project to date, aligned strategies for the coming period, and coordinated further joint activities. The discussion also focused on the preparation of interpretive and presentation outputs and the planning of upcoming professional and public events.
National meeting with project partners
On 14 November 2025, the Institute of Archaeology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno, v. v. i., together with its national strategic partners—the South Moravian Region and the Municipality of Pasohlávky—will organise the first meeting of project participants and interested stakeholders (a stakeholder meeting and workshop). The meeting will introduce the project “Exploring the Roman Legacy: Creation of a Theme Region and Cultural Route along the Roman Danube Limes to Empower the Socio-Economic Development of Shared European Heritage” (Interreg Danube Region). The programme will present the objectives, tools, and implementation timetable of the individual project activities, with the main emphasis placed on joint discussion of interests and opportunities for the involvement of participating sites and institutions.
Kick-off meeting of the Roman Legacy project
From April 28 to 30, 2025, the official kick-off meeting of the Interreg Danube Region project ROMAN LEGACY was held at the University for Continuing Education Krems (Universität für Weiterbildung Krems). The event was organized by the Center for Cultural Property Protection (Zentrum für Kulturgüterschutz), which also serves as the project’s lead partner. The three-year ROMAN LEGACY project aims to create a cultural theme region and a European cultural route along the Roman Danube Limes. This initiative seeks to highlight shared European heritage and contribute to the socio-economic development of the Danube region. The project partnership consists of 19 full partners from ten Danube countries and 35 strategic associated partners.