Urbanism and architecture workshop focusing on the Făgăraș Synagogue and its surroundings

01.08.2021 While the Synagogue roof restoration workshop is taking place, between August 5-8 we organized a workshop for exploring different ways for the design of the Cultural Center. The workshop brought together 12 architects and students in architecture and experts on other relevant topics. During the workshop, the participants made...

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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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Globalization and its Impact on Romania and Italy’s Rural Areas: The Role of EU Structural Funds

12.02.2025 / Expert Comments The processes of globalization have caused significant transformations in the world economy, significantly affecting both urban and rural areas. The rural regions of Transylvania, part of Romania, have been no exception, experiencing phenomena such as industrial relocation, migration to cities or other countries, and the transformation...

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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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Round table on Jiu Valley and Țara Făgărașului in Comparative Perspective: Past Conditions, Present Circumstances, Future Prospects

August 11, 2022, 16.00-19.30 (Romanian time, hybrid, in English) Comparing these disparate regions opens a window into many dimensions of the contemporary Romanian problematic, if not of post-communist societies more generally. Both the Jiu Valley coal region and Țara Făgărașului, with extensive chemical factories, experienced intense industrialization during communist times...

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Round table on Jiu Valley and Țara Făgărașului in Comparative Perspective: Past Conditions, Present Circumstances, Future Prospects

August 11, 2022, 16.00-19.30 (Romanian time, hybrid, in English) Comparing these disparate regions opens a window into many dimensions of the contemporary Romanian problematic, if not of post-communist societies more generally. Both the Jiu Valley coal region and Țara Făgărașului, with extensive chemical factories, experienced intense industrialization during communist times...

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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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