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This project is aimed at supporting pilgrimage tourism in V4 countries. It emphasizes the support of domestic tourism through the presentation, development and raising of awareness of pilgrimage tourism, which is an essential part of the cultural and spiritual heritage of the Central European region. The project leads to the creation of a common platform for digital marketing communication of pilgrimage sites in the V4 region.

Cooperation of 4 countries

University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Slovakia

University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Slovakia – the main mission of the University is to protect and disseminate knowledge, to develop education on the basis of scientific knowledge and creative scientific or artistic activity, taking into account national, humanistic and democratic traditions. It seeks to shape a generation that will be able to face the challenges of the future with wisdom, creativity and respect for the values that have shaped us. The University carries out its mission in the spirit of the cultural legacy of Saints Cyril and Methodius, which is embedded in the European civilisational circle and Central European values.

Ultreia, Czechia

The Czech Ultreia Association, translated as “further, just further”, was founded in 2008 on the impulse of enthusiasts who returned from the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela and wanted to pass on this experience to others. Initially, the association focused mainly on providing information support for other pilgrims who wanted to make the journey, and also began publishing credencials. Over time, a network of 6 marked St. James’s Way trails was created in Bohemia, linking Poland, Germany and Austria. The shortest path through our territory is 149 km long and the longest 276.9 km. All sections are described in detail and included in the maps.

Thanks to the cooperation with the Czech Tourist Club (KČT), the routes are marked with a symbolic blue and yellow shell on the tourist crossroads. In addition, most of them follow historical pilgrimage routes. Currently, the association supports pilgrims by organizing seasonal pilgrimages, publishing pilgrim blogs or managing an accommodation platform called “Bed for a pilgrim”. Of course, there is constant information support for pilgrims. Partnerships with other like-minded local and international organisations are also an important part of this.

The Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow, Poland

The Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow took over the traditions of the Faculty of Theology of the Jagiellonian University, distinguished for its contribution to culture, nation and Church in Poland, and continues this centuries-old heritage under the care of St. John of Kęty, St. Jadwiga the Queen and St. Józef Sebastian Pelczar. A special inspiration for the University is the figure of St. John Paul II, who pointed to the need for the “service of thinking”, and through his actions and achievements showed what a great role it can play in the life of the Church and the world. The scientific and research activities of the University are carried out in the areas of theological, humanistic, social and legal sciences. The overriding motto is respect for human dignity, expressed in the social teaching of the Church, shaping attitudes based on Christian principles and values.

Budapest Business University, Hungary

Budapest Business University (BBU) is one of the leading – and internationally recognized – business universities in Central Europe- The mission of the university to provide inspiring business education that enables learners to address challenges of the future effectively and responsibly. BBU contributes to the development of the economy and society, through the high level training of the economic professionals of the future. Our goal is to provide our, approximately, 20,000 students, from more than 90 countries, with the knowledge required by the domestic and international labour market and which can be used in practice, while creating a supportive workplace for our excellent lecturers, researchers and non-teaching colleagues, while, at the same time, forming an inspiring community.

GoSlovakia, Slovakia