Project Description
OBJECTIVE:
To increase the attractiveness of the Rundāle area by stimulating active, sustainable and more effective use of cultural and historical heritage through synergy between the culture and tourism sectors
TARGET GROUPS AND FINAL BENEFICIARIES:
- Cultural tourism institutions
- Heritage professionals, local guides
- Tourists, local inhabitants
- Svitene Manor, Rundāle Palace
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:
- Reconstruction of the parking lot next to Rundāle Palace in Pilsrundāle village with 79 parking spaces, area lighting, small infrastructure and tourism information stand about the Svitene Manor
- Demolition of the non-functioning water tower on the territory of the Svitene Manor in order to restore the historical appearance of the manor's surroundings
- Installation of outdoor object in the style of a photo frame “Postcard from Schwitten” with a view of the Svitene Manor
- Purchase of equipment and furniture for creation of new tourist attractions in Svitene Manor – a retro photo salon with historical costumes in the 19th century style and interior accessories, simulation of an “online window” and a 3D video hall with a 3D projection system and 50 3D glasses
SOFT ACTIVITIES:
- Promotion of active use of existing cultural heritage and development of new non-seasonal cultural tourism offers through cross-sectoral cooperation in Bauska County
- Organization of creative idea generation workshops and trainings for local guides and specialists in the field of cultural tourism, exchange of experience seminars for cultural professionals in order to stimulate more effective use of local heritage in Bauska County
- Development of a collection of souvenir postcards about Svitene Manor and 3D animation “Story of Svitene Manor”
- Organisation of the cultural tourism event “Live History” at the Svitene Manor with master classes, workshops and lectures on 19th century crafts, hobbies and dances
- Promotion of the local heritage objects and new tourism offers and cultural events through regional and national mass media, and social media
