Granada, Spain. The Limassol regional tourism board (Etap) presented the pilot area of Apollo Hylates during HERIT ADAPT Interreg EURO-Med project events attended by partners and stakeholders from eight European countries. Etap Limassol showcased Cyprus’ contribution to climate adaptation in cultural heritage.
Information day and technical meetings
According to an announcement from the board released on Thursday, Etap Limassol took part in an information day on April 21, 2026, aimed at informing the public and local stakeholders about the project’s objectives, actions and results achieved so far.
Participants explored innovative approaches for adapting cultural heritage to modern environmental challenges and engaged in dialogue on future utilisation.
On April 22, 2026, the 7th technical meeting and 7th steering committee session were held, during which partners presented progress on individual actions and assessed results to date.
Tools for resilience and site management
Discussions focused on the development and implementation of innovative tools for the sustainable management of cultural heritage and on strengthening monument resilience to climate change.
Within this framework, Etap Limassol presented Apollo Hylates as a practical example of how the project’s actions can be applied.
Three-dimensional model of Apollo Hylates
The presentation included the creation of a three-dimensional model of the area, intended to support a deeper understanding of the site’s characteristics.
The board said the model is designed to facilitate targeted interventions for the protection and sustainable utilisation of the site, reinforcing the role of digital tools in heritage preservation.
Project focus
The organisation said the HERIT ADAPT project focuses on developing integrated strategies and tools to help cultural heritage adapt to the impacts of climate change.
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