In Bobov Dol mines may become tourist attraction

Bobov dol Municipality relies on the history of mining as an attraction for tourism development. It said Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs and European Nikolai Ignatov during the presentation of the project „Implementation of international and exchange practices and innovation for sustainable development of the local Municipality Bobov Dol“ forward „Focus.“ Municipality Bobov dol a partner in the project with the two municipalities in Spain – and Kastelagiya Suriya.

Nikolai Ignatov, who is project coordinator, said this is the fifth project under OP „Regional Development“. He added that with the rich history of mining in Bobov dol municipality may be useful in implementing this project.
In Spanish municipality Suriya has a very attractive museum of mining, as in Bobov Dol municipality also could build.
On the municipality of Bobov Dol area may develop hunting and rural tourism in 13 settlements have unique religious temples, which may cause interest „, announced during the presentation of the preparatory phase of the project Nikolay Ignatov.
The total project cost, which is OP Regional Development 2007 – 2013 was 223 906 leva. Bobov Dol municipality is a beneficiary and the duration of the project is 18 months.
What is expected to be achieved as a result of the three municipalities, is an analysis of the tourism potential of the Bobov Dol municipality and its resources, analysis of best practice services. To be developed first strategic plan and strategy of tourism and a memorandum to be signed between the three municipalities. Should be developed internet portal for the exchange of shared best practices and trends in regional development.

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