VIRTUAL: Prague Heritages

Abstract

The Ciutadella of Roses (Spain) is a 16th century fortress with characteristics that make it a unique space. In the same place that the fortress was built, remains of a Greek colony (IV century BC), named Rhode were founded. Also in the same in II century AC existed a Roman vicus, a late-antique settlement, between IV and VI century AC, and a village from medieval times, dated between Xth and XIIth centuries. All these elements make it possible to reconstruct the entire history of the site in an area delimited by modern fortress walls. The space constitutes nowadays one of the main cultural areas of the town, a park where a large number of cultural activities are developed, from music festivals to open-air cinema sessions and others such as an Archaeology course and guided didactic tours. Currently, an archaeological project is being developed in the Ciutadella. The main objective is the recovery and study of the entire medieval town, and, at the same time, its recovery and integration into the heritage of the Ciutadella. The recovery of urban ancient spaces, such as the streets, is of great importance for research, but it is also important because it must facilitate the visitor’s understanding of the space, with an immersive experience that will be developed by creating visit circuits that will follow the old medieval streets. The double aspect as an archaeological park and cultural center of the Ciutadella makes it a model experience of socialization of archaeological and cultural heritage.