Renovation works have been completed in Rupa and Malnisce as part of the BEroots project – Between Rivers and Lagoons: Art Routes. The two new spaces invite residents and visitors to pause, discover the local area and reconnect with the relationship between landscape, culture and local identity.
Renovation works have been completed in the Municipality of Savogna d’Isonzo as part of the BEroots project – Between Rivers and Lagoons: Art Routes, which aims to enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the cross-border area.
The works were carried out in two locations, Rupa and Malnisce, where two new rest areas have been created. Designed for residents, visitors and outdoor enthusiasts, these spaces offer places to take a break, enjoy the surrounding landscape and discover the distinctive features of the local area.
In Rupa, a poetic corner dedicated to the b’nkina
In the centre of Rupa, the works involved renovating the road and improving the pedestrian area, including the construction of a new low wall along the pavement. The space has been equipped with a bench and a litter bin, creating a welcoming and functional spot where people can stop and rest.
The most distinctive feature is the poetic corner dedicated to the b’nkina, featuring a verse from a poem by Franjo Rojec. Poetry thus becomes part of the public space, transforming an ordinary passageway into a place where landscape, memory and local culture come together.
The project helps highlight the identity of the village and offers an opportunity to rediscover the area's cultural traditions through poetry.
In Malnisce, a new panoramic viewpoint along the Vipava River
In Malnisce, a viewpoint overlooking the natural landscape along the Vipava River has been created to improve access to and appreciation of this distinctive riverside environment.
The area has been cleaned up and improved, making it more welcoming and easier to enjoy. A configurable bench has also been installed, allowing the seating arrangement to be adapted to the space, together with a wooden-and-rope barrier to help ensure visitors’ safety.
The new rest area offers an opportunity to pause by the river, admire the landscape and enjoy the natural surroundings at a more relaxed pace, strengthening the connection between local communities and the environment.
Small-scale improvements, new opportunities for the area
With the completion of the works in Rupa and Malnisce, the Municipality of Savogna d’Isonzo has gained two new spaces that combine care for public spaces, cultural heritage enhancement and sustainable enjoyment of the landscape.
In line with the objectives of the BEroots project, these improvements help make local heritage more accessible and recognisable, inviting residents and visitors to discover the area through experiences that bring together nature, poetry and cross-border identity.
