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    The Revived World of Technical Heritage

    Summary

    This inter-territorial cooperation project enabled two LAGs within the Czech Republic to take advantage of their industrial past to improve touristic potential of the region and strengthen local identity and community cohesion.

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    Background

    The Moravian-Silesian region has many industrial and technological buildings, a lot of which are in bad state of preservation. These buildings have been abandoned for economic and other reasons and they usually arouse negative feelings. Nevertheless, they are part of the historical heritage of the region and country. For this reason the two LAGs, Opvasko and Nízký Jeseník, decided to implement an inter-territorial cooperation project with the aim to raise awareness of the importance of this historical heritage and use it to develop tourist activities.

    Objective

    General objectives of this LEADER supported initiative were to promote the historical heritage of the area and raise awareness about the importance of industrial and technical buildings. Specific objectives were to: 1) restore old industrial & technical buildings; 2) help local administrations and private owners in maintaining the sites after restoration; 3) promote tourism around the sites; 4) develop local infrastructures to support tourism; 5) organise education programmes regarding the sites

    Main activities

    The main activities of the projects were: i) the mapping of the historical sites, which were classified into five thematic groups according to the buildings original use; ii) creating a website with historical information about the sites as well as useful services for tourists, such an interactive map and a free application for mobile phones and tablets in 4 languages; iii) organising workshops and other promotional events as well as educational activities for schools regarding the sites.

    Results & Benefits

    The project has contributed to raising awareness and increasing knowledge among the local population and visitors about the history of the regions and the entire country. In general terms it has contributed to the creation of a specific identity – and people starting to feel some pride in the history of their regions. In particular, the tours organised to visit the sites were very successful in terms of participation.

    Lessons learnt

    The implementation of the projects necessitated cooperation at local level between public and private organisations. This was achieved and is an important process as such cooperation needs to continue to be strengthened.

    Project location and other information

    This interterritorial project was implemented by the The Czech Republic - Moravsko slezsky region - Hradec nad Moravicí

    Region

    Moravskoslezsky kraj

    RDP Territory

    Czech Republic

    Total project cost (€)

    120 610

    EAFRD contribution (€)

    31 645

    National contribution (€)

    7 911

    Private contribution (€)

    81 053

    Contact name

    Petr Chroust

    Telephone

    + 420 602 947 904

    Languages for contact

    English, Polish, Czech, Slovak

    At a glance

    Country

    Czech Republic

    Final beneficiary type

    Public/local authorities, Local Action Group

    Budget range

    €100 000 - €500 000

    Start date:

    24/06/2010

    End Date:

    14/01/2013

    Theme / Measure:

    • Implementing the LEADER Approach
    • Co-operation projects
    • 421. Implementing co-operation projects

    Keywords:

    Public participation, Cooperation, Cultural heritage, Leader, Local Action Group

    Last update

    24/03/2014