TY - STAND
AU - M.M. Friel
AB - Among different tourism markets, cultural tourism is of primary importance for many European countries, not only in terms of economic drive but also as a contributing factor in the construction of new identities for certain regions. Romania - a country that possesses a rich tangible and intangible cultural heritage, including numerous fortified and painted churches, castles, conjuncts of medieval architecture, as well as important cultural traditions - constitutes one such example, where the valorization of cultural heritage could lead to territorial development and economic regeneration. The chapter addresses this topic by analyzing the ways in which the religious built heritage of Romania s south-western Regions could provide an opportunity for encouraging tourismbased business development, especially in rural destinations. ©
LA - English
N1 - Journal Abbreviation: Cult. Resour. for Tour.: Patterns, Processes and Policies
N2 - Among different tourism markets, cultural tourism is of primary importance for many European countries, not only in terms of economic drive but also as a contributing factor in the construction of new identities for certain regions. Romania - a country that possesses a rich tangible and intangible cultural heritage, including numerous fortified and painted churches, castles, conjuncts of medieval architecture, as well as important cultural traditions - constitutes one such example, where the valorization of cultural heritage could lead to territorial development and economic regeneration. The chapter addresses this topic by analyzing the ways in which the religious built heritage of Romania s south-western Regions could provide an opportunity for encouraging tourismbased business development, especially in rural destinations. ©
PB - Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
PY - 2008
SN - 9781604569704 (ISBN)
SP - 111
EP - 124
TI - Heritage-led development of rural regions: A case study of south-western Romania
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