As part of the Heritage Site Managers Training Bootcamp –  organised and promoted by the Saudi Heritage Commission with the technical support of IIE – Fondazione Santagata supports and facilitates a scientific study tour to Turin, Italy,  The initiative gives site managers the opportunity to explore a variety of heritage sites and gain first-hand insight into practical preservation and conservation methods.

Context

The Heritage Site Managers Bootcamp is an international training programme dedicated to strengthening the knowledge, skills, and networks of professionals working in the conservation and management of heritage sites.

In this second phase, participants travel to Turin, a city known for its rich cultural layers — from royal palaces and modern architecture to industrial heritage and UNESCO World Heritage properties. With the guidance of Fondazione Santagata, the programme combines study visits, professional exchanges, and workshops with local experts, offering participants direct exposure to challenges and solutions in heritage site conservation.

Objectives

The study tour:

  • provides participants with practical experience in the conservation and protection of heritage sites;
  • enhances understanding of cultural heritage site management and conservation practices in Europe, with a focus on Italy;
  • explores the key challenges currently facing heritage conservation;
  • encourages dialogue and knowledge-sharing between Saudi professionals and Italian heritage institutions.

Expected results

The programme:

  • enriches the professional expertise of participating heritage site managers;
  • strengthens strategies for safeguarding heritage sites through international exchange;
  • builds bridges between Saudi and European heritage institutions;
  • promotes a culture of collaboration and continuous professional development.

Partners

Saudi Heritage Commission

Ministry of culture of KSA

IIE

With the participation of:

PLN project, Associazione per il Patrimonio dei Paesaggi Vitivinicoli di Langhe Roero e Monferrato, Ivrea città industriale del XX secolo UNESCO, Ecomuseo della pietra da Cantoni, Ente di gestione Sacri Monti, Centro Conservazione e Restauro la Venaria Reale, Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo