58 • The city of Šibenik is a model of urban revitalisation through investment in cultural heritage. The municipality and the team of the Fortress of Culture invested time and resources in building a strong relationship with the local community, artists and businesses, never compromising on the quality of the cultural offers nor on heritage restoration. Top Tips Management The revitalisation of fortresses was only achieved through overall institutional activity (cultural and various educational programmes, research and presentation of the fortresses, establishment of a gastro-cultural centre, etc.) and through establishing a firm relation with local community. ‘Fortress of Culture Šibenik’ sustainably manages and preserves Šibenik’s fortification system for the economic and social well-being of locals. It also manages the programming of events. One of the most important goals of the Fortress of Culture is to raise awareness of the importance of preserving and valuing the heritage and its contribution to the social and cultural life of the city, which is why the needs of local community are the focus of its business.