Enhancing Historical Heritage and Religious Tourism in the North of Portugal: The Monasteries Route

Liberato, Pedro; Gomes, Mônica Lúcia; Liberato, Dália

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“…The study at [27] investigates the literature on monasteries as sacred spaces, the connection among their tangible and intangible heritage characteristics, as well as the history of monasteries and tourism in the context of Spain. Furthermore, a recent study [28] focused specifically on examining the contribution of Portugal's historical and cultural heritage to the development of the monasteries route in Northern Portugal. As a result, monuments serve as an example of the significance of establishing tourist routes for the conservation of religious heritage.…”

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Conservation Proposals for Monasteries in Karpas Peninsula, Northern Cyprus

Berkay

Vehbi

2022

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Rural monasteries reflect the dependence on religion and agriculture with their space organization, function, and the lifestyle of the religious communities. Although conservation and reuse of monasteries are significant methods for transferring the knowledge of these religious heritage sites and their historical religious habits, many monastery buildings are threatened by abandonment, neglect, and idleness in Cyprus. This is mainly due to political and social reasons, which resulted in the loss of their connection with groups’ religious communities. This study mainly focuses on the nine monasteries which are located in the Karpas Peninsula. This paper discusses the lack of proper conservation activities for abandoned monasteries in Northern Cyprus, particularly with rural medieval monasteries located on the Karpas Peninsula. Concepts, such as adaptive reuse of monasteries and cultural routes, are noted in the state of the art section which formed the basis of the case studies included in this paper. The study underlines the significance of monasteries and monastic life in Northern Cyprus and discusses the current material as well as structural problems of these structures. Further to this, a proposal in respect of the construction of the monasteries’ route is made. Finally, the importance of the restoration and reuse of these monasteries and their possible contribution to tourism, gastronomic, and religious experiences are noted.

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Conservation Proposals for Monasteries in Karpas Peninsula, Northern Cyprus

Berkay

Vehbi

2022

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Improving Accessibility as a Strategy for Social Sustainability in Tourism Supply

Liberato,

Vieira

et al. 2024

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Sustainable Weaving: Guano Knotted Carpets as a Tourism Experience Contributing to Territorial Development

Maldonado-Erazo,

Montúfar-Guevara,

Verdugo-Bernal

et al. 2024

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Sustainable tourism is a management model that can easily be applied in the territories declared as “Pueblo Mágico”, promoting economic strengthening, as well as opportunities for environmental and cultural preservation, by means of tourism through the use of the historical–cultural characteristics of these territories. One of the main challenges is to find a balance between promoting tourism and conserving intangible cultural heritage. In July 2024, Guano, located in the province of Chimborazo, Ecuador, was re-accredited within the Magical Towns of Ecuador Program. Within this process, one of the main elements to reach this milestone was creating a meaningful tourism experience based on one of the cultural manifestations certified as part of the intangible cultural heritage of Ecuador: the weaving technique used to create Guano knotted carpets. This article examines how this technique was integrated into tourism development by focusing on knowledge transfer and symbolic and historical value, avoiding tourist overexploitation, which can lead to the erosion of traditions and loss of their cultural significance. The methodology used is a participatory action research methodology. This experience not only offers an opportunity for tourists to connect with local culture, but it can also be a driver of sustainable development. By integrating this tradition into a responsible tourism model, economic, social, and environmental benefits can be generated, which strengthen communities and preserve their cultural heritage. To sum up, sustainable tourism in Guano, Ecuador, can balance tourism promotion and cultural heritage preservation, and the integration of the knotted carpet weaving technique as a tourism experience strengthens local identity and generates economic, social, and environmental benefits, promoting sustainable development and avoiding cultural commodification.

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Enhancing Historical Heritage and Religious Tourism in the North of Portugal: The Monasteries Route

Cited by 3 publications

References 18 publications

Conservation Proposals for Monasteries in Karpas Peninsula, Northern Cyprus

Conservation Proposals for Monasteries in Karpas Peninsula, Northern Cyprus

Improving Accessibility as a Strategy for Social Sustainability in Tourism Supply

Sustainable Weaving: Guano Knotted Carpets as a Tourism Experience Contributing to Territorial Development

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