scholarly journals The Douro landscape heritage (NE Portugal): modernity and tradition in times of change

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Mesquita Pina
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Field Work ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Gradual Change ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
History Of ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
Landscape Heritage ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract As a consequence of its long history of more than 250 years, the Douro Demarcated Region (NE Portugal) boasts a distinct cultural landscape typified by terraces filled with the regional variety of grapevine – it is a region where famous wines are produced, in particular Port wine. Nevertheless, especially after the 1980s, the need to cover labour shortages and increase productivity led to a gradual change in the landscape, and today the traditional terraces are mixed with new types of vineyards, such as the “vinha ao alto” (vertical vines) and “vinha em patamares” (vines on terraces). Against this backdrop, and with a view to preserving the landscape in a sustainable and multifunctional way, UNESCO awarded the region the “Evolving Living Landscape, World Heritage” award. In this article we combine extensive documentary research with productive field work in order to question the relationship between the need to preserve an exceptional, cultural landscape and the need for regional sustainability in this World Heritage site.

scholarly journals The meaning of sense of place: The community of Vredefort Dome and Parys, Free State

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Erasmus ◽  
E. P. De Crom
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Place ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Cultural Organization ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
History Of ◽  
Planning Processes ◽  
The Relationship

The Vredefort Dome was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2005. This status has led to an increase in tourism to the adjacent town of Parys and the Dome as well as an increase in developers that could change the character of the area. Therefore, the sense of place of the residents of, and tourists to the area requires consideration in order to find a balance when development takes place. Sense of place refers to the unique features that gives the area its character and the manner in which people relate to these features. This study investigated the participants’ understanding of sense of place of the area under study. The participants consisted of residents and tourists from Parys and the Dome. The non-probability sampling technique, amongst other, was used. The qualitative research method was utilised to gather data which was analysed through content analysis. Thereupon, themes were identified and interpreted. The connotation the participants attached to sense of place was categorised into three broad themes: affective, anthropogenic and the physical environment. The participants showed a special awareness towards protecting the character, nature and history of the area. Sense of place is rarely considered when development is considered. The findings of this study could be used as a guideline for developers in the area. A better understanding of the relationship between place and the attributes individuals assign to Parys and the Vredefort Dome World Heritage Site may help the stakeholders to acquire enhanced approaches to address, identify and engage the community (both residents and tourists) in conservation and future planning processes to ensure the well-being of all concerned.

scholarly journals Motivational analysis of tourists who visit a city with inscriptions World Heritage Site, Granada, Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 10(1) (10(1)) ◽  
pp. 349-375
Author(s):  
José Valverde-Rodaa ◽  
Gema Gomez-Casero ◽  
Tomás López-Guzmán ◽  
Miguel Jesús Medina-Viruel
Keyword(s):  
World Heritage ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Interesting Aspect ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Demographic Profile ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Tourist Behaviour ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City

In recent times, it has been noticed that cultural tourism attracts millions of people. One interesting aspect is the analysis of WHS (World Heritage Site) destinations or cultural destinations that have an inscription WHS. This research has the goal of analysing the different groups of tourists who visit a cultural destination with an inscription WHS, specifically the city of Granada (Spain). For this, segmentation was performed, studying the socio-demographic profile of the tourists and their assessment of the attributes of this destination. For the tourist segmentation, two models have been followed. Four different groups of tourists were found: alternative, cultural, emotional and heritage. In this last one, the relationship between curiosity about the culture of the tourist destination and the heritage visited has a determining role. This study makes an important contribution to the literature regarding the links between the tourist and the historic and monumental heritage they visit and their tourist behaviour.

Understanding the relationship between the water crisis and sustainability of the Angkor World Heritage site

2019 ◽  
Vol 232 ◽  
pp. 111293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fulong Chen ◽  
Huadong Guo ◽  
Natarajan Ishwaran ◽  
Jie Liu ◽  
Xinyuan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Water Crisis ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
The Relationship

Land use history of Village Bay, Hirta, St Kilda World Heritage Site: A palynological investigation of plaggen soils

2009 ◽  
Vol 153 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 46-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret P. Donaldson ◽  
Kevin J. Edwards ◽  
Andrew A. Meharg ◽  
Claire Deacon ◽  
Donald A. Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Land Use History ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals Identifying Cultural Traits of the Historic Kampong Ayer of Brunei Darussalam using Biomimetic Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (02) ◽  
pp. 83-94
Author(s):  
Gabriel Yit Vui Yong
Keyword(s):  
Field Work ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Unesco World Heritage ◽  
Evolving Systems ◽  
Brunei Darussalam ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Unesco World Heritage Site ◽  
Biomimetic Approach ◽  
Cultural Traits ◽  
The Relationship

Kampong Ayer is the cultural hearth of Brunei Darussalam. Once described as the Venice of the East, modernization has transformed this capital of the Brunei Sultanate into just another urban settlement, but located within the Sungai Brunei estuary. Its largely modern architecture and built environment has raised the question of whether it still holds any heritage value. This paper aims to provide an answer using the UNESCO World Heritage Site enlistment criteria as a guide. The study focusses on the relationship between people and environment (Criteria 5) to determine if they could be regarded as an outstanding example that is vulnerable to irreversible change. It employs a biomimetic approach to analysis as field surveys suggest the environment to be a prominent factor. The information used was gathered over the past decade through field work and dialogue with current and former residents. The study found a good degree of congruence between residents of Kampong Ayer and mangroves, the ‘genius of place’ in the Sg Brunei estuary. It also found processes and patterns typical of organismic, evolving systems. The study elucidated cultural traits that have survived through the evolution of Kampong Ayer over half a millennium. The paper also addresses sustainability issues using findings from biomimetic analysis.

scholarly journals Tourism development at World Heritage Site: The case of Loire Valley in France

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 72-92
Author(s):  
Jean-René Morice ◽  
Yi-De Liu ◽  
Chi-Fan Lin
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Destination Image ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Visitor Numbers ◽  
Loire Valley

In 2000, UNESCO included a linear cultural landscape along a 200 kilometre stretch in the middle reaches of the Loire Valley, between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes-sur-Loire. The management of this extensive cultural landscape is exemplary, innovative but also complicated. The aim of this article is to explore the challenges faced and strategies adopted by the Loire Valley as a World Heritage Site in the development of tourism. Quantitative and qualitative data were both used to enhance the depth and breadth of analysis. The work presented refers to three sources of data. The findings reveal that tourism development in the Loire Valley has some challengers, such as short stays of tourists, slow growth in tourist numbers, uneven visitor numbers between castles, and the blurred role of World Heritage status in destination image. However, three different aspects of strategies have been applied by the authorities to enhance tourism development, including governance and marketing, attraction development and activation, as well as synergies of local communities.

scholarly journals Orthodox churches inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site – the selection criteria

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-240
Author(s):  
Piotr Gleń
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Church Architecture ◽  
Unesco World Heritage ◽  
Carpathian Region ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Unesco World Heritage Site ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Church

The article deals with cultural values that represents the wooden church architecture. Author focuses on the examples of the church in the Polish and Ukrainian region of Carpathian mountains. The abundance of wood as a building material in the region, as well as the landform and the localization, resulted that the local architecture Orthodox Church has become a unique and highly characteristic. The author of the article, presents the wooden churches in the Poland and Ukraine inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site which took place on 21 June 2013, at the 37 session. On that list is currently 16 Orthodox churches of the Carpathian region: 8 temples on the Polish side and 8 from the Ukrainian side. The churches of the Carpathian region inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage are a testament to the interpenetration of Christian culture characteristic of the East and the West showing the relationship between the Polish and Ukrainian community.

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