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Alma Vii village - a destination for cultural tourism in Transylvania
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About this good practice
The project aims to promote Alma Vii village as a destination for cultural tourism in Transylvania.
Resources needed
The project benefited from a budget of EUR 1.726.252,22.
Evidence of success
A historical monument was restored; a Center for the Interpretation of Traditional Culture has been opened to the public; a Romanian-Norwegian multidisciplinary research in the field of medieval archaeology was carried out; the documentary film "Somewhere, sometime in Transylvania" promotes the project, the village of Alma Vii and the local community; a Heritage Site Management Plan has been developed; a project website, a page on social networks, an interactive guide system were created.
Potential for learning or transfer
This practice is a very good example of how to better support the economic growth of an area by promoting its rich local heritage. The benefits of the implementation of this GP that could be considered for a potential transfer are: strengthening and involving the local community in the sustainable development of the village; making the local community more responsible; the economic and social advantages generated by the existence of the Center for the Interpretation of Traditional Culture; stimulating the practice of traditional crafts, as a source of income, by creating the "Alma Vii" Association; motivating small local businesses to continue and grow their businesses; raising the awareness of the community about the importance of conserving the built heritage and of preserving the overall image of the village and the traditional lifestyle; visitors can discover through a multi-sensory experience the material and intangible multi-ethnic heritage.