GOOD PRACTICES COLLECTION THETRIS PROJECT WP3.3.2 WPC: PP6 - LAMORO Local Development Agency “This project is implemented through the CENTRAL EUROPE Programme co-financed by the ERDF” 1 Table of Contents LP – Association of Municipalities in the Upper-Tisza Area (Hungary) ............................................................. 4 „The route of medieval churches in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg and Szatmár counties” ......................... 4 „Szatmár by bike” .................................................................................................................................. 6 „The way of Szatmár legends” ............................................................................................................... 8 PP2 – Bohemian Switzerland, Benefit Corporation (Czech Republic) ............................................................. 11 „For the life of churches of the Broumov region” ............................................................................... 11 „Open Gates of the Zlín region” .......................................................................................................... 13 „Via Sacra” ........................................................................................................................................... 14 „House on the hill, Rumburk” .............................................................................................................. 16 „Rumburk Loreto” ............................................................................................................................... 17 PP3 – The Centre for Technology, Structure Development Region (Germany) .............................................. 19 „Church Bicycle Route” ........................................................................................................................ 19 „Creation of an event from the museum Riesa (and involvement of local actors, e.g. church parish Riesa-Gröba)” .............................................................................................................................................. 20 „Conversion of an empty barn to a parish hall in Wildenhain - Church Barn Wildenhain” ................ 22 PP4 – Regional development agency of Presov (Slovak Republic) .................................................................. 25 „Open-air wooden churches museum” ............................................................................................... 25 „St. Elizabeths cathedral, Košice” ........................................................................................................ 26 „International wooden route (PL-SK)”................................................................................................. 28 PP5 – The Province of Turin (Italy) .................................................................................................................. 31 „Dai beni faro alla valorizzazione del sistema dei beni ambientali e culturali nelle Alte Valli” .......... 31 „Valle Susa Card” ................................................................................................................................. 32 „Via Francigena Valle di Susa” ............................................................................................................. 34 2 PP6 – LAMORO Development Agency (Italy) .................................................................................................. 36 „Valorisation of the Monumental Complex of Bosco Marengo” ........................................................ 36 „Valorization of the Monumental Complex of St. Francis's church (Town of Cassine, commune of the Province of Alessandria)” ............................................................................................................................ 37 „Valorization of the Romanesque Abbey of Santa Giustina di Sezzadio (Town of Sezzadio, commune of the Province of Alessandria)” .................................................................................................................. 39 PP7 – Diocese Graz-Seckau (Austria) ............................................................................................................... 41 „Heaven and wood - the theme route of Holzwelt ("woodworld") Murau” ....................................... 41 „Domenico” ......................................................................................................................................... 42 „Exposure and restoration of wall and ceiling paintings from the 13th Century of St. Georgen / Judenburg” .................................................................................................................................................. 44 PP8 – Association of Communes and Cities of Małopolska Region (Poland) .................................................. 46 „The "Shield" project” ......................................................................................................................... 46 „Open Wooden Architecture Route” .................................................................................................. 47 „The Great Ruin - rebuilding project" .................................................................................................. 49 PP9 – Scientific Research Centre Nova Gorica (Slovenia) ............................................................................... 51 „The pilgrimage and spiritual centre of Sveta Gora – the holly mountain ” Pillar: ‘ACCESSIBILITY’ ... 51 „Renovation of the medieval Church Complex of Saint Valentine on the mountain Sabotin” Pillar: ‘CHURCHES AND HERITAGE PRESERVATION STRATEGIES’ .......................................................................... 53 „POVEZOVALNAPOT TREHSVETIŠČ – The linking road of the three sanctuaries” Pillar: ‘COMPETITIVENESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP’ .......................................................................................... 55 PP11 – Province of Padova (Italy) .................................................................................................................... 58 „Valorization of the Benedictine Court of Correzzola (Padova)” ........................................................ 58 „ Benedictine Abbey of Santa Giustina” .............................................................................................. 60 „Valorization of the Benedictine Abbey of Parglia” ............................................................................ 61 3 LP – Association of Municipalities in the Upper-Tisza Area (Hungary) „The route of medieval churches in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg and Szatmár counties” Area Identification Information Area: Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County (5.936 km2)/ Szatmár county (367.281 km2) Population: 588.000 people/ 367.281 people Number of Churches (the number of concerned churches): 20 pc/ 10 pc Detailed description of the Good Practice: Szatmár region, to the area that hides several treasure for the tourists. This area bordered by waters preserved its unique atmosphere and medieval buildings. As a consequence of the poverty and isolation special architecture styles evolved here that can be seen especially on churches. he route titled „The route of medieval churches in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg and Szatm|r counties” presents its visitors with its outstanding religious and cultural heritage with twenty churches in Szabolcs-Szatmár- Bereg and ten churches in Szatmár county. Since both of these counties consider their cultural, architectural heritage an outstanding public value a common harmonized development program was worked out for the sake of protection and promotion. The medieval churches are in the center of the program since these are unique treasures of the area. Objectives: • The aim of the development was to trace out a thematic route of medieval churches in the Hungarian-Romanian border area, which was the first common thematic route of Szabolcs- Szatmár-Bereg and Satu Mare counties. • The popularization of the region’s cultural heritage on this side of the border and beyond the border. • Conservation of the history and nature values, preservation of cultural and spiritual heritage, preservation of the folk traditions in this area. Target groups: • Churches and municipality of this region • The tourism organisations in the region: Travel and tourist information offices, accommodations, catering business and other organizations which deal with supplementary services • Inland and foreign tourists (1000-5000 person), who will receive program packages from long weekend program to two-week program. • The residents of the region (100000-150000 person): The quality of the residence is improved by the increase of attractiveness of region, job opportunities increase; the residents will obtain additional income. • The region’s young people (10-15000 person): It is important that the region must be shown in detail to young people. 4 Elements of sustainability: Since during the project establishments will not be constructed which would be extra cost, therefore, the financial sustainability is ensured. Actions implemented: Project preparation activities: contacts, situation analysis, and preparation of tender documents Project management: Project preparation, preparation of reports, project closure, monitoring, and evaluation Communication activities:, conferences in the settlements, inform the tourist organizations, , inform the website, professional consultation, professionals involvement Marketing activities: brochures