DOI - Vydavatelství Mendelovy univerzity v Brně

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DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7701-087-0-0185

HISTORICAL HERITAGE AND MODERN TOURISM IN DOBROGEA, ROMANIA: THE IMPACT OF PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY

Camelia Teodorescu1, Ana-Irina Lequeux-Dinca1, Florin Alin Butoi1, Darius-Stefan Nestoriuc1, Carmen Ileana Dobrescu1
1 Faculty of Geography, University of Bucharest, Romania


The historical heritage of Dobrogea, one of the richest cultural regions in Romania, represents a highly valuable resource for the development of modern tourism. This study examines the relationship between the physical and digital accessibility of the historical heritage in this southeastern Romanian region and its impact on tourism activities. Physical accessibility is assessed through the quality of transport infrastructure, the facilities available to visitors, and the integration of sites into tourist circuits. Digital accessibility focuses on the online presence of heritage monuments, the use of digital technologies to showcase these sites on web platforms, mobile applications, and virtual tours. The research methodology combines documentary analysis with an empirical qualitative analysis of tourist interviews. The results indicate that an effective correlation between physical and digital accessibility contributes to increasing tourist interest, diversifying visitor experiences, and promoting the sustainable use of historical heritage. The study emphasizes the need for integrated policies that leverage digital technologies alongside infrastructure improvements to support the competitiveness of modern tourism in the Dobrogea region of Romania.

Klíčová slova: monuments, competitiveness, infrastructure, technology, sustainable promotion

stránky: 185-188, Publikováno: 2026, online: 2026



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