Common revitalization of protected historical gardens in Carei and Géberjén
Published on 24 March 2019
Romania
Nord-Vest
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About this good practice
The parks were in neglected state, but have got unique botanical values. The general objective of the project is to increase the settlement's competitiveness, improve people's quality of life and health, by common protection of the environment and of the natural/historical values. The specific objectives are linked to the common revitalization of the protected historical gardens - Károlyi Castle's park in Carei and Jékey mansion's Park in Géberjén as well as to strengthening cross-border relationships.
The necessity of the implementation for such a project was confirmed by the active involvement of many supporting partners devoted to environmental protection.
The project contributed to network creation allowing a permanent exchange of knowledge and experiences regarding the two objectives of cultural heritage. It was successfully implemented due to good coordination, involvement and based on common needs of local communities, setting ground for further cooperation in the future.
The investment part of the project consisted of the following:
In Carei, the main alleys were paved with natural materials (natural stone for the main ones and gravel for the secondary ones), the areas surrounding the Karolyi Castle and the Riding hall were rehabilitated, trees and bushes with dendrological value were planted, a replica of the Venetian fountain, that was originally brought from Venice in 1894.
In Geberjen the investment consisted of specific architectural interventions.
The necessity of the implementation for such a project was confirmed by the active involvement of many supporting partners devoted to environmental protection.
The project contributed to network creation allowing a permanent exchange of knowledge and experiences regarding the two objectives of cultural heritage. It was successfully implemented due to good coordination, involvement and based on common needs of local communities, setting ground for further cooperation in the future.
The investment part of the project consisted of the following:
In Carei, the main alleys were paved with natural materials (natural stone for the main ones and gravel for the secondary ones), the areas surrounding the Karolyi Castle and the Riding hall were rehabilitated, trees and bushes with dendrological value were planted, a replica of the Venetian fountain, that was originally brought from Venice in 1894.
In Geberjen the investment consisted of specific architectural interventions.
Resources needed
The project was implemented using the human, material and financial resources of the partners.
The project is funded under the Hungary-Romania CBC Programme 2007-2013.
Total Project budget: 967 183,14 €
Total ERDF awarded: 812 546,34 €
The project is funded under the Hungary-Romania CBC Programme 2007-2013.
Total Project budget: 967 183,14 €
Total ERDF awarded: 812 546,34 €
Evidence of success
The direct beneficiary is the population of Carei and Géberjén and neighbor villages (around 40000 people); secondary and high level students; botanists. Indirectly: families,tourists,nature protection civil organisations,small and middle-scale tourism businesses. Events in the garden(CareiFEST, AugustFEST, Winter Fair etc)
Increase of visitors number in Carei castle and dendrological garden from 23000 to 67000 by year between 2012 and 2018. In Géberjén 551 visitors and 5576 nights in 2018
Increase of visitors number in Carei castle and dendrological garden from 23000 to 67000 by year between 2012 and 2018. In Géberjén 551 visitors and 5576 nights in 2018
Potential for learning or transfer
The project has potential for learning due to following factors:-Being a cross-border project, the project is an example of common revitalization of protected areas
-The project is a GP of CB cooperation of partners from two different countries, good coordination, collaboration and management.
-Great support from the local population and their appreciation for this project
-New possibilities and diversification for cross-border tourism
-A step forward in securing protection and preservation of natural resources and identity.
-Added value and improved image for the cities and their citizens
-Learning the importance of common tackling of shared challenges
-With cross-border cooperation, the two communities can be able not only to attract more tourists but also to have more nights spent in the region.
The project is a transferable good practice because It opened new possibilities and diversification for border territory tourism.
-The project is a GP of CB cooperation of partners from two different countries, good coordination, collaboration and management.
-Great support from the local population and their appreciation for this project
-New possibilities and diversification for cross-border tourism
-A step forward in securing protection and preservation of natural resources and identity.
-Added value and improved image for the cities and their citizens
-Learning the importance of common tackling of shared challenges
-With cross-border cooperation, the two communities can be able not only to attract more tourists but also to have more nights spent in the region.
The project is a transferable good practice because It opened new possibilities and diversification for border territory tourism.
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Organisation
Municipality of Carei
Romania
Nord-Vest
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