The Royal Castle of Govone is becoming an important bridge for supporting Ukraine. The historic residence hosted a major international forum to solidify the collaboration officially launched in January 2026, when the castle signed an agreement with the Odessa Archaeological Museum.

Beyond the exchange of expertise and the preservation of cultural heritage, the partnership entails developing joint projects, with a particular focus on improving the energy efficiency of museum buildings in Ukraine. As highlighted by Roberto Cerrato, President of the Cultural Landscape Study Center, the cooperation between the Piedmont region and Odessa is set to grow even stronger, with the next major meeting between the partners already scheduled in Govone for mid-autumn.