The cultural heritage of Plovdiv, presented in revitalized, restored and renovated places

Name of the project:

The cultural heritage of Plovdiv, presented in revitalized, restored and renovated places

Operational programme:

Cultural Entrepreneurship, Heritage and Cooperation

Priority:

Cultural heritage management enhanced

Name of procedure:

Output 1.1 "Cultural heritage presented in revitalized, restored and renovated spaces"

Deadline:

20 months

Short description of the project:

The project proposal includes improving the conditions and quality of presentation of the rich cultural heritage of the Municipality of Plovdiv by renovating and applying interactive methods in 7 cultural sites such as museums, galleries and one library. The project activities will create a wider interest in the cultural heritage by generating new entrepreneurial ideas will acquire revenue subsequently. Under the project, premises will be renovated and revitalized; showcases for the permanent exhibitions and equipment for interactive presentation of the exhibits will be purchased; A mobile application – quest game - will be developed, which will present the buildings, halls and some of the exhibits of the cultural institutes in an intriguing way for the visitors, including an audio guide. The App will be based on stories from the city and museums, galleries, the library and will add value in attracting younger audiences, the return of tourists to the city and will bring benefits to business in the municipality. The project includes two new jobs and training of the cultural operators’ staff to increase their capacity in the field of entrepreneurship and marketing. The implementation of the project will improve the conditions for preservation, management and presentation of cultural values of Plovdiv and by revitalizing the premises and mobile applications development will create conditions for attracting new audiences. Through partnership with the donor states organization there will be an exchange of good practices in the field of cultural entrepreneurship. The partnership is a prerequisite for a wider presentation of Plovdiv's cultural heritage in the EU and an instrument for social cohesion. The project proposal follows the principles of good governance, sustainable development and long-term economic growth.