The thesis aims to examine tourism in walled cities or fortress cities, with the objective of promoting sustainable tourism that respects the environment and the local community while generating economic benefits for the region. It intends to create a network of smaller destinations within a thematic itinerary that offers a suitable experience for tourists interested in the history of walled cities. It focuses on the northern Italian context, particularly the regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, which are rich in walled cities from different eras. The research includes an initial analysis of the concept of walled cities, their classification, and their relationship with the community over the centuries. Various examples of walled cities in Europe and the world are presented, including a global perspective with cities recognized and preserved by UNESCO. One of the case studies addressed is Palmanova, which will be discussed in the regional context of Friuli. The second chapter analyzes three case studies for the creation of a tourist network of walled cities. Concepts such as destination management, territorial networks for sustainable tourism, slow cities, and smart cities are explored. Case studies in Veneto, including the cities of Padua and Montagnana, are presented with an analysis of tourism in these locations. The thesis aims to highlight the importance of collaboration among walled cities that share cultural or historical values. It argues that working together and implementing common programs and projects can promote the region and raise awareness among residents about the importance of valuing its qualities. Limitations of the research include the limited availability of literature on walled cities in Europe and the lack of examples of collaboration among walled cities from different regions. However, the thesis could serve as a model for future research and provide ideas for destination managers interested in creating similar partnerships. The ultimate goal is to provide a significant contribution to walled cities, demonstrating that collaboration can lead to positive outcomes. It emphasizes the importance of involving multiple stakeholders, including those outside the tourism sector, and presents cases of best practices that could be adopted by other walled cities. The thesis is based on case studies, combining the history of walled cities with proposals for the implementation of a similar partnership, supported by a solid academic foundation.
La tesi propone di esaminare il turismo nelle città murate o nelle città fortezza, con l'obiettivo di promuovere un turismo sostenibile che sia rispettoso dell'ambiente e della comunità locale, generando benefici economici per il territorio. Si intende creare una rete di destinazioni minori all'interno di un percorso tematico che offra un'esperienza adeguata ai turisti interessati alla storia delle città murate. Si focalizza sul contesto italiano nordico, in particolare sulle regioni del Veneto e del Friuli-Venezia Giulia, che sono ricche di città murate di diverse epoche. La ricerca comprende un'analisi iniziale sul concetto di città murate, la loro classificazione e il loro rapporto con la comunità nel corso dei secoli. Vengono presentati diversi esempi di città murate in Europa e nel mondo, inclusa una prospettiva globale con città riconosciute e preservate dall'UNESCO. Uno dei casi di studio affrontati è Palmanova, che verrà trattata nel contesto regionale del Friuli. Il secondo capitolo analizza tre casi di studio per la creazione di una rete turistica di città murate. Si esplorano concetti come destination management, reti territoriali per il turismo sostenibile, città slow e città smart. Vengono presentati casi di studio nel Veneto, tra cui la città di Padova e Montagnana, con analisi del turismo in queste località. L'obiettivo della tesi è evidenziare l'importanza della collaborazione tra città murate che condividono valori culturali o storici. Si sostiene che lavorare insieme e attivare programmi e progetti comuni può promuovere il territorio e sensibilizzare i residenti sull'importanza di valorizzare le proprie qualità. I limiti della ricerca includono la scarsa disponibilità di letteratura sulle città murate in Europa e la mancanza di esempi di collaborazione tra città murate di diverse regioni. Tuttavia, la tesi potrebbe servire da modello per future ricerche e offrire idee ai destination manager interessati a creare partnership simili. L'obiettivo finale è fornire un contributo significativo alle città murate, dimostrando che la collaborazione può portare a risultati positivi. Si sottolinea l'importanza di coinvolgere molteplici attori, anche al di fuori del settore turistico, e si presentano casi di buone pratiche che potrebbero essere adottate da altre città murate. La tesi si basa su casi di studio, combinando la storia delle città murate con proposte per la concretizzazione di una partnership simile, sostenute da una solida base accademica.
Città murate e turismo sostenibile: per uno sviluppo delle reti di destinazione
CROITORU, DIANA
2022/2023
Abstract
The thesis aims to examine tourism in walled cities or fortress cities, with the objective of promoting sustainable tourism that respects the environment and the local community while generating economic benefits for the region. It intends to create a network of smaller destinations within a thematic itinerary that offers a suitable experience for tourists interested in the history of walled cities. It focuses on the northern Italian context, particularly the regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, which are rich in walled cities from different eras. The research includes an initial analysis of the concept of walled cities, their classification, and their relationship with the community over the centuries. Various examples of walled cities in Europe and the world are presented, including a global perspective with cities recognized and preserved by UNESCO. One of the case studies addressed is Palmanova, which will be discussed in the regional context of Friuli. The second chapter analyzes three case studies for the creation of a tourist network of walled cities. Concepts such as destination management, territorial networks for sustainable tourism, slow cities, and smart cities are explored. Case studies in Veneto, including the cities of Padua and Montagnana, are presented with an analysis of tourism in these locations. The thesis aims to highlight the importance of collaboration among walled cities that share cultural or historical values. It argues that working together and implementing common programs and projects can promote the region and raise awareness among residents about the importance of valuing its qualities. Limitations of the research include the limited availability of literature on walled cities in Europe and the lack of examples of collaboration among walled cities from different regions. However, the thesis could serve as a model for future research and provide ideas for destination managers interested in creating similar partnerships. The ultimate goal is to provide a significant contribution to walled cities, demonstrating that collaboration can lead to positive outcomes. It emphasizes the importance of involving multiple stakeholders, including those outside the tourism sector, and presents cases of best practices that could be adopted by other walled cities. The thesis is based on case studies, combining the history of walled cities with proposals for the implementation of a similar partnership, supported by a solid academic foundation.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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