Vico Equense: National Conference on Fortified Villages at Castello

Vico Equense: National Conference on Fortified Villages at Castello Giusso

Date: 15 May 2026   Time: 09:00–18:30   Venue: Castello Giusso, Vico Equense (NA), Italy

This national meeting brings together local authorities, conservation specialists, tourism operators and cultural organizations to promote castles and fortifications as active assets within historic villages. The aim is to develop practical strategies that connect heritage, local traditions and sustainable development.

Brief programme

• Opening and institutional greetings from national and local representatives.
• Morning session – History, identity and landscapes: historical analysis of fortifications, national and local case studies, and the relationship between traditional crafts and territorial innovation.
• Afternoon session – Innovation and digital tourism: models for dispersed hospitality, use of Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) to enhance access, and diagnostic and restoration techniques.
• Working tables: drafting integrated territorial policies and pilot projects for fortified villages.

Speakers and contributions

Presentations will feature institutional figures and technical experts, including conservation specialists and heritage managers. Sessions include technical reports and practical examples from ongoing projects.

Why attend

• Learn practical methods to include castles and fortifications in local tourism circuits.
• Discover digital tools to improve accessibility and visitor experience.
• Build networks among administrations, cultural operators and local businesses.
• Gain technical insights into diagnostics and stone restoration techniques.

Practical information

Organizer: Istituto Italiano dei Castelli – Campania Section. The conference takes place at Castello Giusso, starting at 09:00 and concluding at 18:30.

For registration and logistics contact the organizing body or the Municipality of Vico Equense. Address: Via XI Febbraio, 80069 Vico Equense (NA), Italy.