Place Identity, Urban Tourism and Heritage Interpretation

A Case Study of Craiova, Romania

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ID21207733
AuthorsLiliana Popescu (0000-0002-3789-8251, University of Craiova, corresponding author), Amalia Niță (0000-0003-4790-5889, University of Craiova), Costela Iordache (University of Craiova)
Year2020
Volume22
Issue4
Pages494-505
Publication date2020-07-03
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1944-8953 • E-ISSN: 1944-8961
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/19448953.2020.1775401
OpenAlexW3035031869
LanguageEN
Citations received4

The significance and economic potential of cultural heritage tourism have been acknowledged worldwide, being at the forefront of the development strategies for many cities aiming at enhancing the tourists’ experience. The paper presents a case study of recent heritage interpretation project in Craiova historical centre, one of the largest Romanian towns, followed by the results of an online survey, aimed to assess people’s awareness, understanding and appreciation of the place and the past. The process of urban and cultural regeneration was initiated by the City Hall, in the early 2000, aiming at the creative capitalization of the cultural heritage to increase the attractiveness of the area and life quality for the local community, tourists and potential investors alike, by conveying a sense of place and appreciation of the town which is both historical and cultural

Aesthetics · Attractiveness · Capitalization · Cultural heritage · Cultural heritage management · Heritage tourism · Industrial heritage · Political science · Romanian · Sociology · Tourism · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation · Cultural Industries and Urban Development · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research · Law

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