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Historical and cultural heritage as a capital of tourism in cross-border regions
Published on 31 May 2018
Slovakia
Východné Slovensko
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About this good practice
Main goal of the GP was networking of eight museums in Slovak-Polish cross-border area with the aim to create a joint tourism product for travel agencies, individuals and tourists. Museums involved in the project: Ľubovňa museum, Kežmarok museum, Šaršišské museum in Bardejov and Podtatranské museum in Poprad for Slovak side and Polish museums in Zakopane, Nówy Sacz, Krosno and Castle in Niedzica.
The main acitivty was a joint presentation of cultural heritage of Slovak – Polish cross-border area (creation of promotional materials, joint participation in tourism fairs in Poland and Slovakia, creation and realisation of international cultural events aimed on common historical events)
The main acitivty was a joint presentation of cultural heritage of Slovak – Polish cross-border area (creation of promotional materials, joint participation in tourism fairs in Poland and Slovakia, creation and realisation of international cultural events aimed on common historical events)
Resources needed
Total budget - 40 000€
EU funds - 30 000€
EU funds - 30 000€
Evidence of success
Increase number of foreign visitors, as well as increase awareness of cultural heritage. Good promotion of eight Slovak and Polish museum at home and abroad. Print of new foreign language guide usefull for all the visitors and potentional tourists.
Potential for learning or transfer
Today we consider this GP as very easy to apply anywhere. Its important to put together organizations, which want to cooperate and spread awareness of cultural heritage beyond the borders. The basis is allowance and willingness to cooperate without need of extra spending. The practice is suitable mostly for projects aimed on networking and joint promotion of institutions in public.
Good practice owner
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Organisation
Presov Self-governing Region
Slovakia
Východné Slovensko
Contact
Project manager