Nostalgic Geotourism as a New Form of Landscape Presentation: An Application to the Carphatian Mountains

In recent years, there has been a surge in interest towards innovative methods of landscape presentation across various tourism sectors, including natural heritage. Geotourism exemplifies this trend, emerging as a distinct form of tourism primarily centered on inanimate elements of nature, accentuat...

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Published in:Land (Basel) 2024-08, Vol.13 (8), p.1258
Main Authors: Tometzová, Dana, Jesenský, Miloš, Molokáč, Mário, Kornecká, Enikő
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Archaeology
Augmented reality
Cultural heritage
Education
Emotions
Experiential learning
Geoheritage
geological heritage
Geology
landscape presentation
Mountains
Museums
Nostalgia
nostalgic geotourism
Storytelling
Tourism
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Summary:In recent years, there has been a surge in interest towards innovative methods of landscape presentation across various tourism sectors, including natural heritage. Geotourism exemplifies this trend, emerging as a distinct form of tourism primarily centered on inanimate elements of nature, accentuating the aesthetic value of landscapes. Presently, geotourism serves as a platform for showcasing landscape along with its historical narrative, contemporary attributes, and, inherently, its evolutionary trajectory. This paper delves into novel avenues within geotourism, introducing the concept of nostalgic geotourism. This concept involves the portrayal of geological heritage through the lens of historical inquiry. The authors employ a multidimensional analysis to forge a robust theoretical framework underpinning the emergence of this unconventional form of tourism dedicated to landscape presentation. Additionally, the paper furnishes a case study conducted in the High Tatras region, featuring a 19th-century guided tour (lecture) on non-living nature. Through this illustration, the theoretical construct of nostalgic geotourism is applied to the locale. This heralds a fresh dimension of tourism reminiscent of traditional nostalgia-based tourism, with a pronounced cultural focus. The innovative concept fosters an increased interest in exploring geological heritage and natural landscapes, while emphasizing their sentimental value.
ISSN:2073-445X
2073-445X
DOI:10.3390/land13081258