01223nam a2200121 4500000000100000008004100001100001800042700001500060245009200075300000800167520090400175020002201079 2020 d1 aK. Stojanovic1 aM. Denadic00aCultural tourism and folk architecture in the service of revitalization of rural space. a4533 aProgressive and sustainable rural development is an essential factor for the survival of the Serbian village. Modern tourism seeks authentic and unique experiences when visiting a particular tourist destination. Indigenous architecture, landscape, the ambience of the village and food culture can constitute the new actuators of cultural tourism, as rural development is based on nurturing and sustainable exploitation of natural and cultural resources. The aim is to point out the possibility of general development based on tangible and intangible heritage as an actuator of tourism development. It is necessary to establish a new style that is recognizable and characteristic of our culture. A style inspired by folk architecture is presented via the historical method. Having a stronghold in tradition has created an architecture of inestimable value, which is the basis of culture and identity. a978-86-89949-46-9