What is European Walled Towns (EWT)

The European Walled Towns (EWT) is the international association for sustainable development of walled towns, walled cities and fortified historic towns in Europe.

EWT aims to promote the many mutual interests shared by walled towns; EWT wishes to maintain and strengthen the historic walled towns for future generations by applying for European funding and partaking in European projects.

Objectives

Exchange knowledge and experience in many fields.
Promote the interest of our members.
Support walled towns and their history in present day functioning.
Acquire European and other funds.
Set up projects together to stimulate exchange.
Enlarge the network of the members
Convene regular symposia in member towns.

Latest news

- Executive in Malta
  Delegates from Gmund in Karnten and Zadar on their way to the Executive meeting in Valletta. Delegates from Bursa, Turkey, enjoying the performance of the folkdance group. Delegates from Narva enjoying the sun during a break in
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- Urbact project
  EU funding application has not been granted Unfortunately the URBACT proposal supported by the EWT has not been selected to be approved for EU funding. From 84 entries, only 19 projects have been selected. The title of the project (acronym)
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- executive programme Valletta 11 and 12 May
  European Walled Towns Executive Meeting in Valletta, Mdina, Birgu and Victoria, Gozo MALTA 10th – 13th May 2012 Programme Objective The European Walled Towns (EWT) is the international association for sustainable development of walled towns, walled cities and fortified historic
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