Oct. 29, 2025
On 28–29 October, the team of the Regional Development Agency of Lviv Region took part in the fourth interregional training event as part of the Interreg Europe project Jewels Tour in Riga (Latvia).
The focus was on preserving intercultural heritage and comprehending the Jewish cultural context in urban space, both of which are important aspects of Riga’s tourist appeal.
On the first day, participants discussed the challenges of protecting heritage in times of change and opportunities for increasing its accessibility.
Visits to the following cultural institutions that combine historical memory and modern approaches made a particular impression:
— Žanis Lipke Memorial
— Museum of the Riga Ghetto and Holocaust in Latvia
— Riga Synagogue
— Riga Jewish Community House
The visits focused on new formats for working with visitors, digital solutions for presenting heritage, and the role of research in shaping the culture of memory.
The second day of the event included an interactive session from Breda University of Applied Sciences dedicated to the analysis of regional tourism development policies. Representatives of the regions exchanged their approaches and methods for adapting policy instruments at the local level.
The event concluded with a tour dedicated to Art Nouveau in Riga.
We sincerely thank the organisers for their hospitality and our partners for their openness and inspiration for new solutions.
As a reminder, the JEWELS TOUR project is being implemented as part of the Interreg Europe programme and is aimed at the valorisation and promotion of Jewish cultural heritage as part of the multicultural European landscape.
More about the meeting:
https://www.interregeurope.eu/jewels-tour/news-and-events/news/jewels-tour-partners-meet-in-riga