International Symposium: The Importance of Places of Memory for Tourism
On January 22, 2025, an extraordinary event brought together 70 students from Warsaw Film School, Italian partners on-site, and international participants online for a groundbreaking Le case di Micòl International Symposium.
The theme? "How Places of Memory Impact Tourism." 
What happened?The symposium explored the powerful connection between places of memory and local tourism, revealing fascinating research findings, an interactive map, and unique insights from experts across Europe.
Key highlights:
Opening remarks by representatives from Blow-up Academy, Warsaw Film School, Prague Film School, and ACT set the stage for this impactful event.
Presentations of Micol stories from Poland, Belgium, Italy, and the Czech Republic showed how local history shapes tourism experiences.
The unveiling of the Interactive Map of the Houses of Micol in Europe by Liliana Grasso – an incredible tool to connect memory with modern exploration!
Local experts shared invaluable insights on how places of memory enrich tourism in their cities and nations.
Why does this matter?Places of memory are more than historical landmarks – they are gateways to understanding our shared heritage and building sustainable, meaningful tourism experiences.
Let’s celebrate this collaboration between students, researchers, and local experts who are shaping the future of heritage tourism across Europe!