1.1 Tourist Attractiveness

The objective of the project proposal is to increase the tourist attractiveness of different cultural and information cores in Botevgrad and Leskovac which will be involved in cross-border interaction and cooperation networks.

Activities: The project forsees the following activities: Exhibition and Socialization of the Clock Tower in Botevgrad, Exterior and technological equipment of a promoting center in Botevgrad, Digitization of a permanent setting for the preservation of cultural heritage for generations, The setting up of an information center for visitors, Creation of lapidarium space, Realization of an Open Air Museum.

Achieved results:

• Reconstructed historical objects: the Clock Tower in Botevgrad and the National Museum of Leskovac;

• Created Open Air Museum and installed outdoor kiosk in Botevgrad;

• Newly created and equipped Lapidarium space in Leskovac with a new permanent setting of 15 exhibits. Created virtual presentation;

• Created Promoting center in Botevgrad and Information center in Leskovac;

• Elaborated interactive application - Virtual dressing-up – for "trying on" different combinations of costumes from the late 19th and early 20th century;

• Elaborated Android game for kids - mobile application "Muzejonica" with creative games;

• Created Virtual reality experience and touch of 3D objects with an audio description using VR glasses;

• Elaborated documentary film about the tourist potential of Botevgrad and Leskovac;

• Elaborated book presenting attractive sites from both municipalities.

Website: https://muzejleskovac.rs/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muzejleskovac

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzejleskovac/

Google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.muzejonica

Publications:

https://jugmedia.rs/muzejonica-preuzimite-besplatnu-aplikaciju-zabavite-se-i-naucite-nesto-novo/

http://dnevnikjuga.rs/odluci-se-za-igru-preuzmi-muzejonicu-i-saznaj-nesto-novo/

https://medijacentar016.com/index.php/2020/12/16/narodni-muzej-leskovac-android-aplikacija-muzejonica-namenjena-pre-svega-mladima/

https://jugpress.com/odluci-se-za-igru-preuzmi-muzejonicu-i-saznaj-nesto-novo/

https://muzejleskovac.rs/mobilna-aplikacija-muzejonica/

The objectives of the project are increasing of the tourist attractiveness of the cross-border region of the municipalities Zemen and Niska Banja. The project aims at capitalisation of the natural and historical recourses in the region and improvement of touristic products. Through investments in infrastructure the project will contribute to the creation of more attractive tourist conditions and will attract further investments. The project will also popularise the region as a tourist destination.

Planned project activities include reconstruction and modernisation of the community center in Gabrov Dol and supporting construction activities. In Niska Banja infrastructure activities cover rehabilitation of health walking paths, the amphiteater and scene in the city center and the park. The project includes organisation of tours in each contry for tour-operators to popularise the project results and the tourist opportunities. Another activity envisages the digitalisation of main tourist sites in both municipalities and their integration on a common website which will further contribute to popularization of the region.

Project websites: https://bulgaria-nature.org/  www.visitniskabanja.org