DTP (ROBG-453)
Development of tourism potential, protection and promotion of the common heritage
What’s the goal?
To support the sustainable socio-economic development of the cross-border region by enhancing the tourism potential related to the development and marketing of competitive tourist products.
What’s the budget?
1,219,951.26 euro, out of which 1,036,958.56 euro ERDF
Who is doing it?
Lead Beneficiary (LB): General Toshevo Municipality
Beneficiary 2 (B2): Territorial Administrative Unit – Murfatlar Town
When is it happening?
Start date: 12.09.2018
End date: 30.04.2022
Duration: 43 Months 19 Days
Where is it happening?
Dobrich in Bulgaria
Constanta in Romania
How is it going to happen?
- Training and enhancing the capacity of local communities. Conducting of thematic camps;
- Creation of common tourist products. Conducting of tourist forums and exhibitions;
- Realization of studies, research, information system, tourism development strategy.
What will be the results?
Programme outputs: 4 integrated tourism products/services created, 5,000 expected number of visits to supported sites of cultural and natural heritage and attraction, common strategies, policies or management plans for valorizing (including raising awareness) the cultural and natural heritage through its restoration and promotion for sustainable economic uses - 1.
Programme results: 3,500 tourist overnights in the CBC region.
Project status
The project was finalized on 30.04.2022. The following results were achieved during the project implementation:
Two round tables of representatives of youth councils and young volunteers were held in General Toshevo (03.05.2019) and Murfatlar (31.05.2019). Both events were addressed to the young people and their needs to better understand the cross-border cultural features of Dobrudja area and their relevance for cooperation and tourism promotion.
Two summer thematic camps were organized in 2019 - one in General Toshevo and Balchik (01-06.07.2019) and the second one in Murfaltar and Mamaia/Constanta (04-09.09.2019). Both camps included cultural-related visits to museums and historical sites, tourist tours, workshops related to traditional and popular art and crafts, exhibitions, sport and leisure activities, networking.
Seminar “Intangible cultural heritage - conservation, promotion, development and opportunities for organizing festival and event tourism” was held in General Toshevo and Balchik in the period 23-24.10.2020.
Seminar “Possibilities for development of thematic tourism connected to the cultural-historic heritage, wine, traditional cuisine and traditional music and crafts” was held in Murfatlar in the period 18-19.07.2021.
Tourism forum “Cultural and historical heritage and tourist attractions in Municipality of General Toshevo” was organized by the LB in General Toshevo in the period 10-11.09.2021.
Tourism forum “Cultural and historical heritage and tourist attractions in Municipality of Muratlar” was organized by B2 in Murfatlar in the period 24-25.09.2021.
2 studies of tourism potential and opportunities for tourism development for each municipality and a strategic plan were developed. On the basis of the developed studies, it was created the Common strategy for the development of tourism in the cross-border region General Toshevo – Murfatlar, available at the following link:
http://robg453-tour.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Common-Strategy.pdf.
The both project beneficiaries developed multilingual tourist guides for General Toshevo and Murfatlar, available on the project websites at the following links:
http://robg453-tour.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/tourist_guide.pdf
https://www.murfatlarulturistic.ro/en/travel-guide/travel-guide.html
Two connected websites were developed: http://robg453-tour.eu/ and https://www.murfatlarulturistic.ro/ro/, available in three languages (Bulgarian, Romanian and English).
Two informative films were developed by the project beneficiaries:
1. Information film about the natural and cultural-historical heritage of General Toshevo Municipality and Murfatlar Municipality, available on the following links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUC3oge642I&t=443s
2. Information film about the natural resources of Murfatlar Municipality and General Toshevo Municipality, available on the following links:
https://www.murfatlarulturistic.ro/
The following investment objects were modernized and reconstructed during the project implementation:
Lead Beneficiary – General Toshevo Municipality
1. Community cultural centers in Spasovo and Kardam villages
The investment included the reconstruction and modernization of the buildings and the surrounding area of the cultural centers in the two largest villages of General Toshevo - Kardam and Spasovo. Reconstruction preserves the purpose of the buildings and all premises. The investment included major overhaul of buildings, electrical installation, heating, ventilation, plumbing and sewerage installations. To improve the functionality of public cultural centers, furniture and modern equipment were be delivered. Park equipment and accessories are provided for the adjacent areas.
a) Reconstruction and modernization of the building and the surrounding area of Cultural Center “Probuda-1941” Kardam. The works are finalized and the building is put into operation – Certificate for entering the building into exploitation no. 021/25.08.2020;
b) Reconstruction and modernization of the building and the surrounding area of Cultural Center “Otets Paisii-1897”- Spasovo. The works are finalized and the building is put into operation – Certificate for entering the building into exploitation no. 010А/26.05.2020.
2. History museum - General Toshevo.
The investment provides repair activities in the adjoining space / yard / of the museum and the supply of park equipment. Part of the museum courtyard is shaped like an open exhibition of exhibits and archaeological finds. The specifics of the construction works do not require a technical project. The construction works were carried out on the basis of a bill of quantities. The implemented works have been accepted with delivery-acceptance protocol from 06.11.2019.
3. Advertising Totems.
At the entrances / exits of General Toshevo municipality two totems were be installed along the main road Dobrich-Kardam-Negru Voda-Constanta. The Kardam-Negru Voda Border check-point is one of the main points of the border between Romania and Bulgaria and has a very intense traffic. The installed totems were accepted with delivery-acceptance protocol from 21.10.2019.
Three temporary billboards were elaborated and installed at the investment objects.
Beneficiary 2 – Territorial Administrative Unit Murfatlar Town
1. Expansion and renovation of the local Cultural centre. The investment included reconstruction and modernization of the Cultural centre (House of Culture) - Murfatlar and supply of equipment for the House of Culture. Construction activities included: demolition and construction of an extension and repair of the existing center, repair and extension of the roof, changing rooms, sanitary facilities, etc. Access platforms and parking around the Cultural centre have been built. The cultural center was equipped with furniture, modern information and audio-visual equipment. A hall was equipped for seminars and promotions. The works are finalized and the building is put into operation - Minutes of reception at the end of the works no. 3998/20.04.2022.
2. Creation a theme park (in the existing park). Theme Park - the following works were executed: restoration of infrastructure, arrangement of green spaces, hedge was planted, works were performed on foundations, playground and pergolas, installations, outdoor lighting. The works are finalized and the building is put into operation - Minutes of reception at the end of the works no. 3999/20.04.2022.
3. Rehabilitation of the Heroes' Monument. Rehabilitation of the marble cover and plinth; rehabilitation of the surroundings. The works are finalized and the building is put into operation – Minutes of reception at the end of the works no. 3997/20.04.2022.
CULET (ROBG-423)
Culture in Eternity
What’s the goal?
To preserve, promote and develop the culture of the partnering municipalities and successfully pass it to future generations.
What’s the budget?
1,411,373.15 euro, out of which 1,199,667.16 euro ERDF
Who?
Lead Beneficiary (LB): Municipality of Elena (Bulgaria)
Beneficiary 2 (B2): Municipality of Medgidia (Romania)
When?
Start date: 13.09.2018
End date: 30.11.2021
Duration: 38 months and 18 days
Where?
Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria
Constanta in Romania
How?
- Organization of painting camps in Elena and Medgidia;
- Organization of workshops in Medgidia;
- Development a common strategy for valorising and promoting the cultural heritage and boosting of cultural tourism;
- Organization of Culture Festival in Medgidia;
- Development of joint tourist packages.
Results (what’s the contribution to the Programme)?
Programme outputs: 5 integrated tourism products/services created, 1 common strategy, policy or management plan for valorising (including raising awareness) the cultural and natural heritage through its restoration and promotion for sustainable economic uses
Programme results: 500 tourist overnights in the CBC region.
Project status (reflected in progress reports)
The project was finalized on 30.11.2021.
The following results were achieved:
- The construction works for rehabilitation of the old school in Elena to be turned into new Picture Gallery were finalized, building was officially opened for the public on 03.09.2021;
- The Common strategy for valorizing and promoting the cultural heritage and boosting of cultural tourism was elaborated in Bulgarian language and translated in Romanian and English languages;
- 4 joint tourist packages for the destination Elena, Bulgaria - Medgidia, Romania: “Art”, “Cultural historical heritage”, “Festivals” and “Religious tourism” were prepared and the summaries of the tourist packages were translated in Romanian and English language;
- The 1st edition of the Painting Camp was held in Elena, between 20-23.08.2019;
- The 2nd edition of the Painting Camp was held in Elena, between 07-10.07.2021;
- The 1st edition of the Painting Camp was held in Medgidia, between 26.07-04.08.2019;
- The 2nd edition of the Painting Camp was held in Medgidia, between 19-28.08.2021;
- The 1st edition of the Culture Festival was held in Medgidia, between 02-05.05.2019;
- The 2nd edition of the Culture festival was held in Medgidia, between 09-12.09.2021;
- Beneficiary 2 signed the contract for organizing of art workshops on the following themes: painting on water; cutting and painting on wood; cutting and painting on ceramics; cutting and painting on cardboard. 10 workshops (out of 12 workshops) were already held in Medigidia. Also, the contract for elaboration of the promotional materials was signed and the promotional materials were developed and delivered;
- Audio guide system for the gallery was developed. There were prepared 200 texts for the paintings, which the gallery have, which were also translated in Romanian and English. The texts were recorded and presented to the Lead Beneficiary. Each device have recordings for the exponents in 3 languages - Bulgarian, Romanian and English. The recordings are available on the website of the gallery, section Culture corner, 360 virtual tour. The visitor can click on each painting and to hear the recorded information. The audio guide devices were delivered with the delivery–acceptance protocol from 22.07.2021;
- Web based platform “Culture corner”, web-site and logo for the picture gallery were developed - the web site of the picture gallery is available at https://artelena-robg.eu/. The web site contains information about the tourist packages, the project and the activities, which were implemented, the gallery - 360 virtual tour, information movie, etc. The visitors of the gallery can reach the web site with the delivered kiosk. The platform Culture corner is part of the web site artelena-robg.eu. The platform contains 360 tour of the gallery, information movie, and the 4 tourist packages with short movie for each package. The service has been implemented and accepted with delivery-acceptance protocol from 06.08.2021 and delivery-acceptance protocol for stage "training" for the future work with the web-site, web based platform and logo from 06.08.2021;
- Conference for popularizing the tourist packages among the tourist agencies was hold. The event was organized on 03.08.2021 in Elena. More than 20 representatives from tourist companies from the CBC region took part in the event;
- The final press conference was organized by B2 on 26.11.2021 in Medgidia. 21 persons attended the event.
JEAND (ROBG-416)
Joint efforts against natural disasters
What’s the goal?
The overall objective of the project is to ensure rapid interaction and cross-border cooperation in case of emergencies caused by natural or man-made disasters.
What’s the budget?
937,151.73 euro, out of which 796,578.96 euro ERDF
Who is doing it?
Lead Beneficiary (LB): Mezdra Municipality (Bulgaria)
Beneficiary 2 (B2): Mehedinti County Gendarmerie Inspectorate (Romania)
When is it happening?
Start date: 13.09.2018
End date: 12.09.2022
Duration: 48 months
Where is it happening?
Mehedinti (Romania)
Vratsa (Bulgaria)
How is it going to happen?
- the development of well-structured joint action plans and strategies;
- coordination of joint initiatives, such as: exchange of know-how, training, exchange of resources and equipment;
- permanent monitoring of the current situation and identification of potential risks;
- involving the population by providing information about appropriate behavior and possible risks so that they can be avoided and minimized;
- introducing measures and rules to prevent natural and man-made hazards at local and cross-border levels;
- the implementation of the early warning system, where this would lead to specific preventive actions;
- modernizing the tools and equipment needed to carry out specific tasks and actions;
- reconstruction of the landslide area.
What will be the results (what’s the contribution to the Programme)?
Programme outputs: 1 joint partnership in the field of joint early warning and emergency response, 22,000 people benefiting from risk management actions and flood protection measures, 385,000 people benefiting from forest fire protection measures.
Programme results: increasing the quality of joint risk management in the cross-border area.
Project status
The project is completed and all project related activities have been completed.
LB, the Municipality of Mezdra, has completed the implementation of work activities for the consolidation and reconstruction of an area where landslides are registered, along the route of the road connecting the villages of Zverino and Ignatitsa. The use permit was issued on February 28, 2020 by the National Directorate for Construction Control in Bulgaria. LB completed the information campaign among representatives of the municipal administration, representatives of the state administration at the local level, municipal structures, teachers from schools and kindergartens. LB also developed the "Strategy and Joint Action Plan" in case of disasters.
B2, Mehedinti County Gendarmerie Inspectorate, purchased the following equipment for extinguishing forest fires: two 4x4 pick-up vehicles for actions in the field of extinguishing forest fires; a 6X4 multipurpose vehicle with crane; a mobile container for transporting materials (sand); a mobile container for transporting fire-fighting equipment; firefighting equipment, two glucometers, two first aid kits and a drone.
Also, within the project, on 23.08.2022, a joint partnership between the Municipality of Mezdra and the Inspectorate of Gendarmes Mehedinti was concluded in the field of early warning and response to emergency situations.
The project website is functional and can be accessed at: https://jeand-robg.eu/
HERCULT – ROBG 491
"Developing common tourism products and rehabilitation of cultural heritage",
What’s the goal?
To promote the cross-border region of Silistra and Călărași as a tourist and cultural destination by developing the cultural infrastructure and creating attractive tourist packages.
What’s the budget?
1,499,992.54 euro, out of which 1,274,993.65 euro ERDF
Target at the half of the implementation period: 12,882 euro for LB and 11,826 euro for B2. Both partners avoided decommitment at the decommitment deadline (LB executed 99.23% from the target, B2 executed 75.31% from decommitment target).
Who is doing it?
Lead Beneficiary (LB): Silistra Municipality
Beneficiary 2 (B2): Territorial Administrative Unit – Călărași County
When is it happening?
Start date: 08.08.2018
End date: 31.08.2023
Duration: 60 months and 24 days;
Where is it happening?
Calarasi (Romania)
Silistra (Bulgaria)
How is it going to happen?
- Rehabilitation of the building of the Art Gallery owned by Silistra municipality;
- Rehabilitation of the old building known as “Demetriade House” in Călărași;
- Joint strategy for tourism development;
- Tourism products and services;
- Touristic route “The cultural heritage of Old buildings in Silistra-Călărași;
- Website;
- Information and publicity activities.
What will be the results (what’s the contribution to the Programme)?
Programme outputs: 3 integrated tourism products/services created, 1 strategy for valorizing the cultural and natural heritage
Programme results: increase of the number of overnights in the CBC area with 2.000.
Project status
The project is currently in the 52th month of implementation out of 60 months and 24 days with the following results:
LB - Silistra Municipality - has concluded the contract for the rehabilitation of the Art Gallery from Silistra, with a deadline for finalizing the works on 01.02.2023.
A creative camp in Srebarna for paintings of the unique natural sights of the Srebarna Reserve was organized between 26.08.2019 – 01.09.2019
B2 - Călărași County Council - the execution of the investment objective "Rehabilitation of the old building known as "Casa Demetriade" in Călărași" has been completed. The reception of the works was on 05.04.2022.
The strategy for valuing the cultural and natural heritage has been finalized and is available on the website of both beneficiaries: http://www.silistra.bg/files/2022/26.04.2022-1034898a06888d2031cbb08fe031d38a1.pdf
Within the project, a web portal was developed through which all cultural events, natural beauty and tourist products will be promoted. It can be accessed at the following address: http://tourism-silistra-calarasi.com/en/home/
TALES (ROBG-413)
Tales of Culture, History and Nature
What’s the goal?
To encourage the preservation of natural resources and cultural traditions through the development of integrated tourist products as models for sustainable use of natural, historical and cultural heritage of the cross-border area.
What’s the budget?
1,097,962.10 euro, out of which 933,267.78 euro ERDF
Who is doing it?
Lead Beneficiary (LB): Videle Municipality
Beneficiary 2 (B2): Lyaskovets Municipality
When is it happening?
Start date: 12.09.2018
End date: 31.12.2022
Duration: 51 months and 20 days.
Where is it happening?
Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria
Teleorman in Romania
How is it going to happen?
- Preserving, promoting and developing the historical, natural and cultural heritage;
- Preparing and development of a joint strategy and management plan for tourist attraction;
- Supporting the joint marketing and promotion of the cross border tourist product “Tales";
- Development of a cross-border tourism network.
What will be the results (what’s the contribution to the Programme)?
Programme outputs:
- 1000 more visits to supported sites of cultural and natural heritage and attraction;
- 1 integrated tourism product/service created;
- 1 common strategy, policy or management plan for valorizing (including raising awareness) the cultural and natural heritage through its restoration and promotion for sustainable economic uses;
Programme results: 1000 tourist overnights in the CBC region.
Project status
The project implementation was finalized.
Within the frame of Activity T1 “Development of a cross border tourist product based on local traditions, history, natural and cultural heritage”, the Tourist strategy development was finalised.
The developed app is a common way of promotion, so people transiting the cross-border region are aware of upcoming events. The app has also been promoted at the main festivals organised within the project and to tour operators. It can be accessed at the following link: http://turism.primariavidele.ro dar and on Google Play (name: VideleTour).
The main investment objectives within the project are represented by Reconstruction of town park in Videle and two project sites in Bulgaria, namely Lyaskovets Town Park – “Eco-zone for recreation, arts and sports in the town of Lyaskovets” and “Reconstruction of the open space and green park around the Community centre in the village of Kozarevets into a zone for creative attractions”. Thus, the two investment sites in Lyaskovets were finalized in December 2020 and the Reconstruction in the Town Park Videle in August 2022.
Following the complete finalization of the sites from both sides of the border, , B2 organized 5 festivals: the festival "The Magic of Bulgarian Traditions", the Culinary Fest in Lyaskovets, the Culinary Fest in Kozarevets, "Festival of the chicken soup in the village of Kozarevets" and the festival entitled "Historical Event".
Тhe LB managed to organize 6 festivals: Food Sculpting Festival, Folklore Fest, Balkan Barbecue Festival, Festival " Zarezan", the festival under the title "Marin Preda" and a school children's camp.
As a result of the main events organized within the project, a total of 1789 tourist overnight stays were registered in the cross-border region of Videle - Lyaskovets and 1 common integrated tourism product was created, represented by the three renovated parks.
