Changes of the cultural landscape and the tourist potential of Wałbrzych Cover Image

Potencjał turystyczny Wałbrzycha w świetle badań ankietowych
Changes of the cultural landscape and the tourist potential of Wałbrzych

Author(s): Janusz Cerek
Subject(s): Rural and urban sociology, Economic development, Tourism
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie
Keywords: Wałbrzych; tourist attractions; tourist potential; tourism;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to term the tourist potential of Wałbrzych in the context of it’s touristattractions. The method of an inquiry and analysis of the scientific literature, iconographicmethod and cartographic method were used. The field research was done in the chosenquarters and chosen objects of Wałbrzych. An Internet survey was conducted. The group of100 tourists who visited Wałbrzych were chosen. It was found that the historical events andthe development of industry shaped the modern tourist attractions of the city. The surveyshowed that Wałbrzych has a considerable tourist potential. Especially in the region. It wasfound that the tourist potential of the city is not fully used. Even though, due to diversetourist attractions it might become a more recognizable tourist destination in the World.An appropriate use of the tourist attractions of the city may have a positive impact of thedevelopment of tourism in Wałbrzych and the local development.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 19
  • Page Range: 71-86
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish
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