📅 Implementation: Oct 2025 – Feb 2028 (28 months)
💶 Total Budget: €2,817,900.72 | ERDF Contribution: €1,999,787.23
🤝 Partners: 2 institutions
🎯 Type: Standard project | Culture & Sustainable Tourism | RS04.6

Summary

CBC OrDe HERITAGE strengthens cultural and tourism cooperation between Oradea (Romania) and Debrecen (Hungary) by creating a sustainable, interconnected cultural network that blends heritage restoration with digital innovation.

At its core, the project revitalises the historic Husarilor Barracks in Oradea, transforming it into a multifunctional cultural complex equipped with modern digital tools. Alongside this investment, both cities host a vibrant programme of art exhibitions, conferences, workshops, and creative digital hackathons (collaborative innovation events bringing together artists, designers, and technology experts).

A key highlight is the “Digital Nature: Hackathon for a Greener Future”, an innovative initiative that redefines how digital art can promote sustainability. Through artistic collaboration, workshops, and shared cultural experiences, the project deepens cross-border ties and positions Oradea and Debrecen as regional leaders in eco-conscious cultural tourism.

Project Aim

To establish a sustainable and interconnected cultural tourism network between Oradea and Debrecen, fostering cultural dialogue, economic growth, and environmental awareness in the cross-border region.

Objectives

✅ Restore and repurpose the Husarilor Barracks as a multifunctional cultural centre
✅ Strengthen cross-border cultural cooperation and joint artistic programming
✅ Promote sustainable tourism and environmental awareness through digital art
✅ Increase cultural participation and visibility of both cities in the region
✅ Support long-term economic sustainability through culture and innovation

Key Activities & Results

🔹 Cultural Infrastructure Renewal – Oradea: Rehabilitation and digital transformation of the Husarilor Barracks, converting it into a multifunctional cultural and creative space.

🔹 Digital and Artistic Events – Oradea & Debrecen: Organisation of 9 conferences, 3 exhibitions, 3 workshops, and 3 hackathons, promoting digital arts and environmental awareness.

🔹 Cross-Border Artistic Network: Establishment of an art and innovation network connecting cultural actors, artists, and institutions across both cities.

🔹 Joint Tourism Action Plan: Development of a coordinated plan to enhance cultural tourism and attract visitors to both destinations.

🔹 Communication & Promotion: Development of a communication plan to promote cultural initiatives and strengthen the joint image of Oradea and Debrecen as creative, green, and culturally vibrant cities.

Partnership

Lead Partner: Municipality of Oradea (RO)
Project Partner: Méliusz Juhász Péter Library (HU)

By merging heritage preservation, digital innovation, and sustainable tourism, CBC OrDe HERITAGE redefines the cultural connection between Oradea and Debrecen. The project not only restores a historic landmark but also inspires creativity and collaboration through art, technology, and shared environmental responsibility—paving the way for a more vibrant and sustainable cross-border cultural landscape.

For more details, consult the fact sheet. 

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