Fortifications of War:

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From Castle to Castle

• Fortifications of War
• Accessible Tourist Attractions of Peace

Anne Parikka Project Co-ordinator for Olavinlinna
and Häme Castles Finnish National Board of
Antiquities
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• Fortifications of War
• Accessible Tourist Attractions of Peace

In the beginning ? military and/or prison use
? restricted and difficult to approach and
access
? security and prosperity to local region but
also a threat of attack increased ? strain
on local population in form of taxation, work
obligations etc
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• Fortifications of War
• Accessible Tourist Attractions of Peace

The situation the early and mid 20th century till
today abandoned castles without proper use
physical condition of castles and
fortifications
The challenge of yesterday ? a fresh new start
but to what direction?
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• Fortifications of War
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The situation today local, regional and
national monuments tourist attraction sights
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• Fortifications of War
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Challenges of today ? to achieve nation wide
recognition of importance and value not only on
emotional but also on economical level ? the
restoration work done years ago
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• Fortifications of War
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The castles and challenges of tomorrow
visitors want more than just a guided tour ?
experiences of history through interpretation
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• Fortifications of War
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physical condition of castles and
fortifications ? earlier restoration work and
maintenance work ? funding ? accessibility
(physical informative)
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• Fortifications of War
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need for wider networking and co-operation ?
local, regional, national and international ?
benefits for both museums and tourists
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• Fortifications of War
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Identifying the challenges of tomorrow already
today PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY ? signs,
needs of special groups, maintenance
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• Fortifications of War
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INFORMATIVE ACCESSIBILITY ? information
boards, signs, exhibitions, needs of special
groups, research, database!
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• Fortifications of War
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PASSAGE FROM INFORMATION SOCIETY TO
INTERPRETATION SOCIETY ? theme tours based on
historical facts ? special ready-made tour
packages for different groups and occasions
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• Fortifications of War
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Troubleshooting the challenges of future
identifying own strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities and threats (SWOT) ? vision and
strategy for future possible only through
sense of both history and present-day need for
networking inside and across national borders ?
sharing knowledge and experiences ?
co-operation exhibitions, advertising etc ?
joint funding applications, e.g. EU and CBC
new technology ? sharing knowledge between not
only professionals, but with public as well
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• Fortifications of War
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Case 1 regional and national networking
partners castles and museums, local councils,
companies, schools
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• Fortifications of War
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exhibitions Hero or Villain? exhibition in
Turku castle ? The Good, the Bad and the
Tough exhibition in Häme castle
happenings ? The Epiphany of Three Castles ?
The Europe Day ? Special Feast and Market Days
www.nba.fi/en/hame_castle
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• Fortifications of War
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Case 2 Häme castle and Skokloster castle
co-operation across national borders ? castle
to castle
www.skoklostersslott.se
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• Fortifications of War
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different levels of co-operation ? visits ?
exhibitions ? e.g. Linen from Skokloster
Castle ? sharing ideas, items, experiences and
knowledge
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• Fortifications of War
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Case 3 From Castle to Castle Finnish and
Russian joint project and network
www.fort.fi
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• Fortifications of War
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many objectives ? publications such as guides
and academic books ? theme happenings and
seminars ? productization of theme guided tours,
services etc ? economical boost, both local and
regional ?? fortifications of war to accessible
tourist attractions that symbolize peace and
cultural heritage
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• Fortifications of War
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Case 4 Association of Castles and Museums
around the Baltic Sea members from all nine
Baltic Sea region countries established in 1991
www.baltic-castles.org
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The association aims to both promote cooperation
and increase understanding of cultural heritage
between Baltic Sea region castles and museums ?
network for teaching and learning amongst
colleagues of member castles and museums the
six pillars of the association
RESEARCH
RESTORATION
EDUCATION
MARKETING
MANAGEMENT
TOURISM
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PROTECTION
JOY
EDUCATION
CONTENTNESS
UNDERSTANDING
FUTURE
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Aciu Kiitos Thank you
anne.parikka_at_nba.fi www.nba.fi