Augmenting Cooperation – From Christian Antiquities Towards Enhanced Tourism
Project Value
578,807.40 €
Project Status
Finished
Beneficiary
Beneficiary Sector
Municipality
Implementing Partners
- Diocese of Budimlje and Nikšić Serbian Orthodox Church
- Museum of Polimje Montenegro
- Albania Community Assist
- Institute of Archaeology – Centre for Albanian Studies
491,985.95 €
April 2018 - April 2021
Overall Objective
The project aims to contribute to the enhancement of the economic competitiveness of the area through the increase of its tourism potential.
Summary of the Project
The project contributed to tourism development through joint valorisation and promotion of the archaeological and cultural heritage of the area.
Activities
- Two major archaeological sites in Albania and Montenegro excavated
- Tourism info-point constructed at the Hoti Basilica location
- Pedestrian street to the Hoti Christian Basilica constructed
- Roman road structure connecting fortresses along Prevalis /Moesia Limes mapped and surveyed
- One multilingual augmented reality mobile app serving as tourist guide developed
Expected Results
- New (unutilised) archaeological (cultural) sites in the cross-border area excavated, conserved and valorised for tourist use
- Cross-border cooperation in the field of archaeology and cultural heritage enhanced
- Newly discovered archaeological sites (participating sites) promoted for tourism use
EUD contact point
Francesca Renzi
Francesca.RENZI@eeas.europa.eu
Project Reference Number
CFCU/MNE/055
