preparation for the Annual Forum of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, which will be held in Cappadocia from 22 to 24 October 2025.
A visit to the Troia Archaeological Museum is planned, followed by an event which with introductory greetings from:
- Asım Evren Yanyaç, Koç University
- Selda Taşçı, Istanbul Provincial Deputy Director of the Ministry of Culture
- Salvatore Schirmo, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Istanbul
Some interventions will describe the Cultural Routes of the European Council:
- Roberta Alberotanza, The Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
- Giovanni Cafiero, Aeneas Route
- Mustafa Tolay, Leonardo’s Route
- Yalcin Gucer, Iter Vitis
Archaeological aspects of the Aeneas Route will be presented by:
- Nezih Başgelen, Archaeologist and Publisher
- Fabio Pagano, Director of the “Campi Flegrei” Archaeological Park.
At the end of the event, two videos will be screened and commented on by their authors:
- “AINEID” by Fabio Morotti
- “The Aeneas Route – From Troy to Rome – The Birth of an Empire” by Vedat Anasoy