The heritaccess logo shows a circle in two lines with different dark shapes between like the top of a wine barrel. Inside the circle are a wine grape with leaves and grapes on the right side above a lettering heritaccess and calligraphy from H and A on the left side. The color is purple.
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HERITACCESS

Access to culture and heritage in rural surroundings through the interactive digital experience

HeritAccess

Heritaccess:

The picture was taken in the middle of a vineyard. You can see an old small house for vineyard workers from above. The house is densely surrounded by vines and deep green deciduous trees can be seen in the background.
  • Is access to culture and heritage in the rural environment through interactive digital experience.
  • Is an Erasmus+ project, co-funded by the European Union. 
  • Aims to democratise the recognition of traditional rural heritage, where not all visitors are able to access the educational and historical values of a site.


  • Takes advantage of the enormous heritage of rural areas where wine tourism predominates.
  • Uses 360° panoramic pictures of selected sites that, due to their historical value and traditions, deserve to be accessible to every adult, despite personal impairments.
  • Sets guidelines for accessibility and inclusion, which will allow rural heritage places to adapt their offerings to the needs of people with impairments.
  • Improve digital literacy and interest in rural heritage of senior persons, independent from physical and sensory disabilities.

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A historical Bodega in Spain

Toro is the heart of the red „Tinto de Toro wine route“ in the North-West of Spain. Toro wine has been the core of trade, and traditions for centuries, for which the „Bodega Histórica“ is a precious representation.

This round picture shows a historic wine press in a wine cellar in Spain. In the centre is a thick wooden beam with a wooden threaded rod with which, due to the length of the beam, a high pressure could be exerted on the grapes.

Liakou Winery in Greece
Privately owned vineyards in Meteora, viticulture is carried out with the personal care of the Liakou family and wine experts associates to ensure that the grapes produced, possess the finest quality.

This round picture shows the Liakou winery in Greece in sunny weather. In the foreground, a short-cut lawn can be seen. A large stone building can be seen in the background. This building is made of rough, unworked natural stone. The battlements are striking, like those of a medieval castle.

Lived Wine Tradition in Slovenia
Vineyards of Novo Mesto, Slovenia, yield exquisite wines with refreshing notes and distinctive varietal character. This region offers stunning landscapes and exceptional wine experiences.

This round picture shows a cellar with many bottles of wine on a shelf. The shelf is divided into three levels. The top level shines in bright white light. The middle level is illuminated in a dark blue colour. The bottom level is illuminated in a deep red colour. Together, the individual levels of the shelf represent the stripes of the Slovenian flag. A wooden sign with the inscription "Slovenia" can be seen above it. In the foreground is a round wine barrel which serves as a table.

Winery „Fruškogorski vinogradi“ in Serbia
The winery "Fruškogorski vinogradi" and its vineyards are located on the northern slope of Fruška gora, in Banoštor, Srem, Vojvodina, in the North-western part of Serbia.

The reflection of sunlight from the Danube gives wines with "two Suns", a specific traditional taste since the 4th century.

This round picture shows a landscape taken in bright sunshine. In the foreground, many rows of vines can be seen stretching into the distance. A body of water can also be recognised in the distance. This is the large Danube river.

Winery „Col del Lupo“ in Italy
The Conegliano Valdobbiadene area involves 15 municipalities, is located 50 km from Venice and 100 km from the Dolomites and extends over a hilly area where man, for centuries, has dedicated himself to viticulture, creating a unique landscape, which became UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019. The most famous wine of this area is Prosecco Superiore DOCG.

The Col del Lupo winery is located in the heart of this area.

This round picture shows an Italian vineyard. You are standing on a gravelled car park in front of the production building. On the right-hand side is a stone bench and a few planted flowers. Behind it you can see the large, red-coloured building. A large wooden roller shutter door and the round clad roof ridge are striking features. The lettering "Col del Lupo" can be seen in small letters on the front of the building.
The picture shows a total of eight barrels in a wine cellar. A hand points to these barrels out of focus in the foreground. A red discolouration can be seen around the corked holes for filling.

HeritAccess Guide

The HeritAccess guide is a collection of guidelines containing standards and advice for making remote sites of historical value accessible to a wide audience.

Heritaccess Database

The HeritAccess database is a list of public and private rural cultural assets that are accessible to the public and focus on traditional family crafts.