Cultural Corridors of South East Europe

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The Routes of the Olive Tree



The Routes of the Olive Tree

The theme was integrated into the Council of Europe programme in 2005 and the route is awarded certification as a “Cultural Route of the Council of Europe” on May 13, 2006.
The Mediterranean route responses to the olive trees that symbolize peace, part of the cultural landscape unifying number of countries. It is a route corresponding to the definition route of the cultural landscape.
The Olive Tree Route is implemented mainly by motorway traces as a type of tourist, cultural and economic rally.

European Institute of Cultural Routes
Photo: The Olive tree civilization; © Foundation The Olive Tree Routes