Preliminary communication
https://doi.org/10.21857/ydkx2copn9
MEDIEVAL CASTLES (BURGS) IN THE AREA OF THE PLANNED NATURE PARK IVANŠČICA, STRAHINJŠČICA, MACELJSKA GORA AND RAVNA GORA. SPATIAL POSSIBILITIES OF PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT
MARIN DUIĆ
orcid.org/0000-0003-1217-2443
MARKO RUKAVINA
MLADEN OBAD ŠĆITAROCI
orcid.org/0000-0003-0656-386X
Abstract
The scope of this research are medieval castles (burgs) in the area of the planned
Nature Park Ivanščica, Strahinjščica, Maceljska gora, and Ravna gora from
the aspect of spatial possibilities of their preservation and enhancement. Medieval
castles in Croatia have been researched from an archaeological, historical, and
art-historical perspective, however, a spatial-planning point of view that includes a
broader spatial analysis of the possibilities of use and integration into contemporary
life is often missing. The aim of the work is to list the medieval castles, classify
them, point out the potential of linking cultural and natural heritage and identify
possible initial spatial models of their preservation and enhancement. In order to
define the broader spatial possibilities of use and integration into contemporary
life, valid spatial planning documentation, legal protection status, existing condition,
use, setting, and access to medieval castles were analyzed. Based on the
analysis, four possible initial spatial models of preservation and enhancement of
the medieval castles in the Park were determined. The first spatial model is related
to entrances to national parks and nature parks. The second spatial model
includes medieval castles in a protected cultural landscape. The third established
spatial model is associated with the establishment of a tourist-recreational area.
The fourth model of preservation and enhancement of medieval castles is cultural routes. Medieval castles in protected natural areas, including the nature park, represent
the potential of expanding the usual tourist offer based exclusively on natural
values and become one of the key factors in the development of sustainable
tourism and education in protected natural areas. The combined consideration of
natural and cultural heritage at the planning level enables the simultaneous enhancement
and preservation of both types of heritage.
Keywords
medieval castle (burg); heritage preservation and enhancement; nature park; biocultural diversity.
Hrčak ID:
289570
URI
Publication date:
28.12.2022.
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