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Museum Content in Relation with Ecotourism
Medieval fortress Tuida is located in the town of Sliven, on the outskrirts of the Nature Park "Blue Stones". The fortress is surrounded by mountains and forest terrains and this makes the site a desirable tourist destination. 80% of the territory of the fortress are parks and green areas, with separate picnic zone. Sliven is a town in the Southeastern part of Bulgaria, 100 km from the Black Sea coast. The city is known as a place where three winds and three rivers are merged. Thanks to the constant currents observed in Sliven, the air is one of the cleanest in Bulgaria. Thanks to this, the city has won the Green City award several times. Tuida Fortress is located on the border between the town of Sliven and the nature park.
What are the Activities Performed by Museum Administration in Ecotourism Field??
The fortress has a system for separate waste collection. The fortress administration took participation in afforestation actions in cooperation with the team of the Sinite Kamani Nature Park. Joint initiatives with students for afforestation on the territory of the fortress. In partnership with the National Museum of the Textile Industry, two projects for dyeing fabrics with natural dyes from the area were implemented, in which visitors had the opportunity to prepare and use natural dyes on textiles. During the guided tour, the guides acquaints visitors not only with the history of the site, but also with the natural resources and opportunities for alternative tourism - eco routes, landmarks and areas, borders and historical sites in the nature park. The visitor center offers information on ecotourism in the region.
The Benefit Contribution of the Activity to the World
The main activity of the site is the preservation and conservation of our cultural and historical heritage, which is part of the world cultural heritage. Medieval fortress Tuida is the largest archaeological monument in the municipality of Sliven. The site is of interest to visitors from all over the world and especially from countries close to our history, and its location makes it attractive to nature lovers.
Is the Activity Funded/ Supported?
governmental
Have You Been Involved in Social Responsibility Projects Before?
yes
Project Details
The team works with many groups of people with special needs, completely free of charge.
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The village is located at not very high hill in the area Hisarlaka, on the outskirts of the town Sliven. Large-scalme, Tuida became the cultural and tourist heart of Sliven. In the six years since the opening of the site excavations of the hill began in 1982 and continued until the 90s of the twentieth century. The fortress covers an area of 42 acres and is in the form of fairly regular quadrilateral oriented in the cardinal directions. There are two gates - north and south, located almost on a straight line four round towers at the corners of the fortress and a rectangular tower on the east wall. The materials found during excavations show that the site was inhabited for a very long period of time: from VI millennium. BC. to beginning of the XIII century AD. Nowadays, the fortress is reopened, restored, preserved and socialized under a European program, welcomes its tourists all year round. In addition to the services offered daily at the site, the team working on the fortress initiates, organizes and con
Why Should You be Considered for the Award?
The variety of activities and different types of tourism that take place in our site make us a worthy candidate in the competition. Our main motives for submitting a candidacy for the Medieval Fortress Tuida in the International Ecotourism Society Awards are the good opportunities for promotion that the form provides.
Future Projects for Ecotourism
Medieval fortress Tuida is a part of an integrated project that will start in 2021 to improve cultural, tourist and natural sites, which will be included in a common tourist route. The project is funded by the European program "Growing Regions" and includes the following activities: Improvement of green and park areas; Improvement of infrastructure; Overhaul of the open chairlift; Restoration of museum sites, etc.
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Staff Numbers Employed in the Itinerary
8
Is the Activity Funded/ Supported?
governmental
What is the Most Remarkable Entity of the Itinerary in these Ecotours such as Attractions and Entertainment Options
Ancient city of Sliven, outdoor activities - archery, games from all the centuries, workshops for different crafts, local people and food, nature sights
What kind of facilities the Itinerary includes such as Accommodation Venues and/or Food Beverage Places visited
There are restaurants, grocery stores and hotels near the site
What are the Activities Performed by You in these Eco-focused Tours?
Our team offers daily archery, organizing individual and group activities of interest - workshops for ancient crafts, medieval and modern games, student programs according to the material studied and practical activities. Such a programme is "A day in the medieval city"
The Benefit Contribution of the Program to the World
To show children and their parents that history is important to us and we can benefit from what we have learned. To show them that they can have fun without computers and mobile devices, to share pleasant moments with family and friends in nature, playing games.
Have You Been Involved in Social Responsibility Projects Before?
yes
Project Details
Improvement of mountain and urban terrains with afforestation and cleaning activities. Cooperation in various projects with the Youth Home - Sliven, Local Commission for Prevention of Drug Addiction, Local Commission for Combating Antisocial Behavior of Minors, Local Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Resource Center, Protected Housing and others.
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Why Should You be Considered for the Award?
The various services, the unique events and the quality of service offered in the fortress make the modern traveler to look for and discover Sliven on the map for alternative tourism in Europe and the World.
Future Projects for Ecotravellers
Yes, Presentation of the variety of opportunities for more unique experiences, using primarily local materials, resources and traditions, and which contribute to the long-term sustainable development of the local community and All activities of the site are and will be aimed at the valorization of the cultural heritage and traditions of Sliven and the region.
