2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure

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The main objective of the project is increaisng the tourist atractiveness of the CBC area through investment in infastructure for tourist attraction.
Planned project activities include rehabilitation of tourist eco-trail with total length 15,38 km in Mineralni Bani, building of public area for recreation, tourism and events in Pehlivankoy with total area of 48 800 m2, increasing the capacity of key stakeholders and target groups of the project for development and promotion of natural and cultural tourism in bouth municipalities and organisation of final conference for formulation of further methods for increasing the tourist attractiveness of the project area.

Project status: Finished

The project has ended on 05.09.2021.

. The project activities aimed at increasing the tourist attractiveness of the CBC area through investments in infrastructure for tourist attractions in the municipalities of Mineralni Bani (Bulgaria) and Pehlivankoy (Turkey). The following results have been achieved:

•             Rehabilitation of tourist eco-trail in Mineralni Bani;

•             Building of public area for recreation, tourism and events in Pehlivankoy;

•             Seminar for building the capacity for development and promotion of natural and cultural tourism in both municipalities; and

•             Final conference on the joint strategic development and promotion of natural and cultural tourism on a local level in the CBC area.

Project website: https://attractart.eu/index.php

Partners

Kırklareli Üniversitesi

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2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure

Thrace Nature Sports Specialty Club Association

Priority: 
1.1. Preventing and mitigating the consequences of natural and man-made disasters in the cross-border area
1.2. Improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area
2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
2.2. Increasing the cross-border tourism potential by developing common destinations
2.3. Increasing networking for development of sustainable tourism through cross-border cooperation initiatives

Dr.Sadık Ahmet Vocational and Techinacal Anatolian High Scholl (Tourism )

Priority: 
2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
2.2. Increasing the cross-border tourism potential by developing common destinations
2.3. Increasing networking for development of sustainable tourism through cross-border cooperation initiatives

"HRISTO BOTEV" SECONDARY SCHOOL, BURGAS, SARAFOVO

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2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
2.2. Increasing the cross-border tourism potential by developing common destinations
2.3. Increasing networking for development of sustainable tourism through cross-border cooperation initiatives

Strategma Agency LTD

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1.2. Improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area
2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
2.3. Increasing networking for development of sustainable tourism through cross-border cooperation initiatives

Sport Fishing Club Glarus

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2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
2.2. Increasing the cross-border tourism potential by developing common destinations
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The overall goal of the project is to strengthen cross-border cooperation between the municipalities of Kaynardzha and Tsarevo in the field of sustainable tourism development in terms of cultural tourism by increasing their attractiveness through the use of cultural heritage sites, hiking trails in Kaynardzha, Byzantine Church and Watermill. and access to the late antique and medieval fortress in Ahtopol, Tsarevo Municipality.
The project activities include rehabilitation of cultural heritage sites in Kaynardzha - Byzantine church, water mill and footpaths near historic canals, in Tsarevo municipality - rehabilitation of access to the late antique and medieval fortress in Ahtopol. Three seminars and two press conferences will be organized in Kaynardzha, two working meetings and two press conferences in Tsarevo.
As a result of the project implementation, the socio-economic situation will be improved by extending the tourist season, increasing the number of tourists visiting the region and increasing their length of stay, increasing income from tourism and investment and creating employment opportunities.

Project status: Finished

The Project has ended on 01.04.2022.

Within the scope of the project, the important cultural and touristic areas in both regions and the construction works for transportation to these areas have been successfully completed. During the project, the local and regional people, as well as the stakeholders in the tourism sector, were informed about the activities through meetings and press conferences held in both regions, and the historical, cultural and touristic areas in the region were introduced and the attractiveness of these areas was increased. In this way, sustainable tourism was developed and promoted between the municipalities of Kaynarca and Tsarevo

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The project aims at increasing the tourist attractiveness and improving the capacity in the field of culture and tourism in the cross-border region through large investments in vital improvements of two key tourist sites, namely Aquae Calidae-Therma, Bulgaria and Rock monastery St.Nicolas - Kıyıköy, Turkey.

The main project activities include preservation, protection and creating accessible to visitors tourist infrastructure to archaeological excavations at the medieval fortress "Aquae Calidqae Therma" near Burgas, Bulgaria and the construction of inlet time with associated facilities - sidewalks, parking and street lighting to the cut into the Rock Monastery "St. Nicholas" in Kaikyoy, Turkey.  The project envisages also restoration works, creation of tourist infrastructure and digitization of cultural valuables by establishing information and communication technologies. For the purposes of theproject, it will be purchased a device for 3D scanning, server, storage and processing of data and two information pavilion for the access points to the base in the Regional Historical Museum in Burgas and at "Aquae Calidae Therma". A conference with the participation of experts in archeology, conservation and restoration on the management of cultural heritage and promotion of its tourist value will be held.

The implementation of the project will lead to creation of a joint tourist product for the purposes of cross border co-operation, to promotion of the target area as a common tourist destination and to improvement of the access to cultural and historical landmarks.

Project status: Finished

The project partners have implemented the activities according to the schedule.

Project "TOGETHER - Common cultural and historical heritage beyond the borders" united the efforts of two regional cultural institutions on both side of the border – Regional historical museum Burgas, Bulgaria and Regional directorate for culture and tourism Kırklareli, Turkey. The successful partnership not only improves the attractiveness and popularity of two of their most valuable cultural historical sites – Aquae Calidae and Rock Monastery St. Nicholas but also united them as a regional tourist product. Thanks to the project’s funding, 760 m road between Kiyikoy and the monastery was completely redone. The vehicle lane and sidewalks were arranged with granite pavement to blend naturally with the surrounding environment and street lightning was installed on both sides of the road. A dedicated parking area was constructed right in front of the archaeological site, making the monastery more accessible and attractive for passing tourists. The investment in Burgas led to the conservation and restoration of the archaeological remains at Aquae Calidae Therma. A cold pool dating back to the Roman age was drained and restored and a passage between the main parts of the historical site and the underground structures was constructed. It allows visitors to descend in the lower sections illuminated by decorative lightning. RHM Burgas – the project’s leading partner – used the EU’s funding to acquire special 3D scanning equipment and a powerful server to digitize artefacts from Aquae calidae into a virtual collection. Today, the digital library contains 127 objects that represent the entire lifespan of the place from the Thracian settlers to the Ottoman Empire, which comes down to over 2000 years of history. Modern information points display digitally the collection to visitors. The project also brought TOGETHER archaeology, conservation and restoration experts during a joint international scientific conference “The Ancient City of Aquae Calidae and the Rock Monastery of St. Nicholas - Opportunities and Problems of the Cultural and Historical Heritage in the Cross-Border Region”, which resulted in a joint book with text in English, Bulgarian and Turkish.

Materials from the project:

Project materials are available HERE.

The Project leaflet is available HERE.

Project products:

Project brochure is available HERE.

The Book "Aquae Calidae - the favourite baths of emperors, tsars and sultans" is available HERE.

Presentation from Kick-off and Press Conference held on 16 June 2017 in Burgas is available HERE.

Presentation “Digitalization of cultural heritage: new opportunities for promotion and online presence” is available HERE.

The online platform with digitalized cultural objects is available at www.burgasmuseums.bg/index.php?page=collection.

 

 

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The project partners focus on increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross border area Pehlivankoy - Sredets through better utilization of the common natural and cultural resources and related infrastructure.
Within the project the access road leading from village of Goliamo Bukovo, Municipality of Sredets, to the healing spring in the “St. Zhivotopriemniy Iztochnik” monastery in Strandja/Yildiz Mountain will be reconstructed, as well a new walking path will be created. Under the project a joint Digital Atlas of the Mountain Springs in Strandja/Yildiz with related tourism facilities as a smart application will be developed.
As a result of the implementation of the project the accessibility to one natural and cultural touristic site in Strandja/Yildiz Mountain will be improved as well an infrastructure capacity for better utilization of the common cultural resources in Pehlivankoy and Sredets will be built for all eco tourists that prefer healthier and more active lifestyle.

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