Change to enhance

SOS Archivi grows, becomes ETS and continues to protect, enhance and disseminate the importance of archives as fundamental tools for tracing the routes and cultural paths of yesterday, today and tomorrow

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Archives are

the pillars of society

Archives play an essential role in the development of society, preserving and contributing to its collective and individual memory.

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Webinar

Watch our latest webinar “Digital archives and libraries: European subsidized and non-repayable funding, case studies and enhancement”

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Workshop

Our first workshop “Protecting, conserving and defending Cultural Heritage”

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Antonio Beato

The story of an archive takes us on a magical journey to the Egypt of the Pharaohs through the photos of Touring Club Italiano

WHAT WE DO

PROJECTS

What we do

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Protection

The preservation and conservation of archives and collections is made possible by their storage in suitable locations or specific sites approved by law.

We spread the best practice culture.

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Cultural Heritage

Archives are essential for any intiatives related to cultural promotion.

We develop and support projects that use archives as a basis for cultural and awareness-raising actions.

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Prevention

Prevention measures are the fundamental first step towards the safeguard of the cultural heritage.

Even the smallest prevention actions can avoid major damages.

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Emergency

We promote a practising approach as it is vital to handle emergencies in the most efficient way.

Preparation is the best tool to mitigate and reduce possible damaging.

Protection and Enhancement of
Cultural Heritage in South Tyrol

Schutz und Aufwertung der Kulturgüter Südtirols

15 march 2025

— live conference —

At a time in history when cultural heritage is increasingly threatened by extreme weather events and natural disasters, the conference organized by SOS Archives as part of Civil Protect Bolzano 2025 aims to explore the most effective strategies to protect and enhance South Tyrol’s cultural heritage. The event will bring together experts in the field, institutions and citizens to discuss new technologies, best practices and prevention policies to ensure the preservation of our heritage for future generations.

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The latest news about us, the world of archives, libraries and the cultural heritage.

SOS Archivi at RO.ME museum Exhibition 2019

Jan 21, 2021

From 27 to 29 November we participated in the RO.ME Museum Exhibition,, an event on museums, places and cultural destinations. It was an important opportunity for exchange with other entities in the cultural heritage sector. We thank Minister Dario Franceschini, who...