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Cultural routes of the Council of Europe

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Launched by the Council of Europe in 1987, the Cultural Routes demonstrate, by means of a journey through space and time, how the heritage of the different countries and cultures of Europe contributes to a shared and living cultural heritage.

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A serene garden with neatly trimmed hedges, tall cypress trees, and a statue at the center, overlooking a distant water view.
General view of Santa Clotilde Gardens by the Mediterranean sea. Lloret de Mar, Girona, Spain.
Three people admire a large, modern metallic sculpture on a sandy beach under a cloudy sky, with the ocean in the background.
Les Braves Omaha Beach memorial on the Liberation Route Europe, France.
A group of people walks along a path, with one individual dressed in a historical military uniform, surrounded by spectators.
A vintage apothecary with dark wood cabinetry, jars of herbs, and a classic checkered floor, exuding an old-world charm.
Camara Materialis. Pharmacy Museum, Cluj-Napoca, Romania © Pharmacy Museum - National Museum of Transylvanian History (MNIT)
Ruins of an old industrial site, featuring stone walls and brick structures, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel pathway.
The Irugurutzeta mining reserve includes a series of mining galleries and furnaces. Visits takes place on board a Mine Train, which passengers board at the Oiasso Roman Museum in Irun to travel to Aiako Harria where the mine is located.
Historical monastery nestled among green forests with snow-capped mountains in the background.
The Royal Monastery of Yuste is the place chosen by Emperor Charles V for his retirement, he died there on September 21, 1558. It´s located in the municipality of Cuacos de Yuste in Spain and it is recognized with the seal of European heritage.
Two cyclists ride along a path with a sign marking the historical division of Germany and Europe until 10 November 1989.
On EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail, you will cross several former border crossings that once divided East and West, such as this one in Germany.
A map depicting the historical Hanseatic League in medieval Europe.
Viking Route with Trelleborg highlighted in the image. The route is marked with ancient Viking ship icons, winding through Scandinavian landscapes.
Purcari Winery
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