The Ambulance for Monuments Revives Local Communities in Romania – New Study Highlights Impact on Heritage and Civic Engagement

25.06.2025 / News The Făgăraș Research Institute is pleased to announce the publication of the study “The Impact of the Ambulance for Monuments Program on the Activation of Local Communities in Romania”, an in-depth research project that explores how the Monumentum Association initiative not only protects endangered historical buildings, but...

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The Impact of the Ambulance for Monuments Program on the Activation of Local Communities in Romania – Public Report

24.06.2025 / Publications Authors: Ștefan Cibian, Oana Lup, Edi Beserman, Ianis Rușitoru, Claudia Șerbănuță, Laura Vișan, Ruxandra Mocanu, Maria Năstase, Daniela Langusi, Ioana Onea   This publication presents an in-depth analysis of how the Ambulance for Monuments project – a Monumentum Association initiative – activates local communities by securing endangered...

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Share Location: Time Travel to “Grandparents’ Land”

05.11.2024 / News How do we learn from the past to better understand the present? The “Țara Bunicilor” (Grandparents’ Land) workshop gave children and young people the opportunity to explore recent history through interactive experiences and role-playing games. Starting with the rigged elections of 1946 and continuing with experiments on...

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“Share Location: The Făgăraș Resistance” Premiere – A Tribute to the Women of the Anti-communist Resistance

15.06.2024 / News On Heroes’ Day (June 13), during a special event organized at the Valer Literat Museum in Țara Făgărașului, the documentary-theatre performance “Share Location: the Făgăraș Resistance” premiered. The production, dedicated to women who fought against the communist regime, offered the audience a powerful artistic and emotional experience....

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Saint Peter’s, Heart of Christianity, History, Architecture

Saint Peter’s Basilica stands as one of the most prominent symbols of Christianity. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the significance, splendor, and enduring legacy of Saint Peter’s Basilica, situated at the heart of Vatican City. Participants will learn about the rich Christian heritage and the architectural innovation brought...

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Summer Camp on Research, Conservation, and Restoration of Stone Monuments

15.08.2022 Graveyards, irrespective of their religious belonging, represent important research sources for studying various phenomena unfolding in the community where respective graveyards are located. Also, a funeral monument is in itself a historical source and can be often considered artistic and cultural heritage. Therefore, by researching such monuments we can...

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