Globally, geotourism is a segment of the tourism market that has experienced one of the fastest growths in recent years and it is expected that this rapid growth will continue in the future. In this context, the protection, conservation and exploitation of geomorphosites become important objectives from the perspective of developing sustainable tourism. From this perspective, the evaluation of geomorphosites is an important element in terms of their tourism promotion. This helps us not only to determine their scientific value but also other additional values. In this study, we performed an evaluation of the geomorphosites within the Putna-Vrancea Natural Park, Romania using assessment methods and criterias recognized by international standards. The purpose of this study is to highlight the real geotouristic potential of the area. The studied area represents a protected area of national interest in Romania, which corresponds to the 5th category (Natural Park) according to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) classification with a diverse landscape potential, which requires an evaluation of the geomorphosites in order to raise awareness of its geotouristic value. The results of this evaluation will be a basis for rethinking the protection and conservation of the geomorphosites and promoting geotourism activities at local and regional level.
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