The Expedition 4.0 to the Middle Ages continues its tour through different dioceses in Spain, consolidating itself as a benchmark interdiocesan project in the recovery and enhancement of medieval religious heritage.
Over the past few months, Jaca has been the main stage for various gatherings, working meetings, and activities linked to this initiative, which unites history, sustainable tourism, art, and spirituality.
Jaca, meeting point for the project’s dioceses
The portal Iglesia en Aragón highlighted how the Diocese of Jaca became the epicenter of the Expedition 4.0 to the Middle Ages project, hosting one of the key meetings between representatives of the participating dioceses.
During the meeting, progress on the different lines of work was discussed: heritage conservation, digitalization of spaces, immersive experiences, and new forms of cultural dissemination.
The gathering reaffirmed the collaborative vocation of the project, which brings together the dioceses of Toledo, Granada, Burgos, Pamplona-Tudela, Bilbao, Plasencia, Jaca, and Barbastro-Monzón around a single purpose: to revitalize the religious heritage of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance through innovation.
Granada hosts a new interdiocesan meeting
Subsequently, the Diocesan Museum of Jaca reported on the interdiocesan meeting held in Granada, where the progress made since the beginning of the project was reviewed.
The meeting served to reinforce cooperation among the dioceses and define the next execution phases, focused on the accessibility, sustainability, and digitalization of heritage.
During this session, examples of good practices in cultural management and the application of new technologies for the interpretation of sacred art were highlighted.
Working meeting in Jaca and Barbastro-Monzón
The radio station SER Aragón Oriental reported on a new joint working meeting between the dioceses of Jaca and Barbastro-Monzón, held on July 18, 2025.
The implementation of the project in thirteen municipalities across seven autonomous communities was reviewed, reaffirming its national and interdiocesan dimension.
The main objective is to foster local development through sustainable cultural tourism, showcasing temples, cathedrals, hermitages, and convents from a contemporary and accessible perspective.
An innovative interdiocesan project
The Diocesan Museum of Jaca also dedicated space to explain the philosophy and scope of Expedition 4.0 to the Middle Ages, defining it as an innovative project that unites eight dioceses in an unprecedented cultural and spiritual network.
The program combines the recovery of tangible and intangible heritage with digital tools and contemporary management methodologies, creating immersive tourist experiences that bring the Middle Ages closer to the 21st-century visitor.
The bell tower of the Jaca Cathedral will open its doors
As a complement to this heritage revitalization, Pirinews announced that the bell tower of the Jaca Cathedral will open to the public for the first time.
The initiative is part of the actions of Expedition 4.0 to the Middle Ages, which seeks to offer new ways of accessing and enjoying religious heritage, uniting history, architecture, and citizen participation.
The opening will allow visitors to discover an unprecedented part of the cathedral complex and enjoy a unique panoramic experience over the city and its surroundings.
A shared path towards the future
The succession of meetings and agreements in Jaca and Granada consolidates Expedition 4.0 to the Middle Ages as a pioneering collaborative experience in the ecclesial and cultural spheres.
The project demonstrates that cooperation between dioceses can generate new ways of understanding, preserving, and sharing heritage, merging medieval tradition with technology and social innovation.
Occidens Foundation — Expedition 4.0 to the Middle Ages A journey that unites past, present, and future through heritage and faith.
