St. Martin’s Route – Saint Martin of Tours Route
Cultural Routes of Europe and Croatia The Council of Europe launched the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe programme in 1987. Its goals are to discover and showcase Europe’s rich and diverse shared cultural heritage, foster a better understanding of European cultural identity, and connect people and places within a shared cultural space. Cultural routes cover a wide array of fields, ranging from archaeology, architecture, and landscapes to religious influences, and from gastronomy and intangible heritage to prominent figures in European art, music, and literature. The programme encourages educational and cultural exchange. By enriching the cultural tourism offer, it uncovers less frequented and lesser-known destinations, fostering social and economic development, as well as cultural and sustainable tourism. Since the Council of Europe proposed the first cultural route in 1987—the Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Route—48 Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe have been certified...