Summary
Project name (EN): Digitalization of the historical path of Preili Castle and Utena Manor to promote the development of tourism services in cultural heritage sites of Latvia and Lithuania
Project acronym:
Historical path UP
Project ID:
LL-00091
Project start date: 2024-07-01
Project end date: 2026-06-30
Project status:
ongoing
Relevant linked projects:
- "Protection and improvement of biodiversity, water quality and smart development of green infrastructure in cultural heritage sites in Latvia and Lithuania", LL-00038.
- Activity "Establishment of the Living Observatory"
- Project is submitted in this The First Call for Proposals of Interreg VI-A Latvia–Lithuania Programme 2021–2027. (EN) | The above mentioned project, also prepared by the municipality of Preili together with partners, focuses on the implementation of activities in Preili Manor and Park complex. Given that Preili Castle is located in this area of the park, it is only logical to link the supply of services and tourism products in order to address tourists. The project attracts professional nature experts who will study and know the fortunes of Preili Park. The park breathes and lives in its rhythm, in which one is not always allowed to intervene. To keep track of the processes that occur in nature, they will be captured in videos. Video stories will be broadcast in the virtual mirror installed at Preili Castle (activity 1.1), creating synergies between the two projects. (EN), "Craftsmanship as Tourism Product without Borders", LLI-539. Activity The project was realized in Interreg V-A Latvia – Lithuania Programme 2014-2020. During this project Preili Municipality was a Project partner and here is implemented activity "Development of digital activities on craftsmanship" where was developed Interactive 5D exhibition on crafts in Preili. Development of the product included (1) development of the concept and video material and (2) purchase and installation of equipment with software for 5D projections with sound and smell.
- (EN) | For both projects, activities take place at one historic site at Preili Castle, which is only a benefit for tourists. The already implemented 5D exhibition on the 1 st floor of the castle, and the interactive mirror and Augmented reality guide provided in this project on the 2 nd and 3 rd floors will complement the offer of tourism products at the cultural and historical site. (EN)
Total budget/expenditure:
EUR 631 227.11
Total EU funding (amount):
EUR 504 981.68
Total EU funding (co-financing rate):
80.00%
Co-financing sources:
- ERDF: Amount, EUR 504 981.68. Co-financing rate, 80.00%.
Investments, deliverables, policy contributions
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Infrastructure investments:
- I1.6 - Investments in Utena Manor event hall - EUR 15 997.41 - country: Lietuva (LT), town: Utena, street: Ladygos, 18, postal_code: LT-28239, Vidurio ir vakarų Lietuvos regionas (LT02), Utenos apskritis (LT029)
Deliverables:
- Audiovisual exposition at Preili Castle, responsible: LP.
- Interactive game "Historical path - UP" , responsible: responsible: PP in Utena and LP in Preili.
- Development of interactive mirror "Virtual gate", responsible: PP in Utena and LP in Preili.
- Audiovisual exposition at Utena Manor, responsible: PP
- Websites update, responsible: PP in Utena and LP in Preili.
- Set of virtual stories and short videos, responsible: PP in Utena and LP in Preili.
- Set of informational materials (posters)
- Press releases
- Creation of the Project profile on www.latlit.eu
- TV plot
- Project dissemination on the radio
- Project dissemination in the Utena's newspaper
- Project presentation event in Preili Castle, responsible: LP
- Project presentation event Utena Manor, responsible: PP
- Marking of equipment/investments with stickers, responsible LP
- Creation of 2 videos, responsible LP.
- information on social media, responsible: PP in Utena and LP in Preili.
- publishing of Project information on official websites of LP/PPs
- Equipment for the Preili Palace (digital technologies)
- Equipment for the Palace conference room (furniture)
- Equipment for the Utena Manor (for event hall), responsible: PP2
- Installation of air conditioning system in Utena Manor, responsible: PP2
- Equipment for the multimedia studio in Preili
- Promotional podcasts, responsible LP
- Theoretical training course
- Theoretical training course
- Theoretical training course
- Establishment of a tourism package-tour
- Live online translation
- Organized tourism and art fairs
- Camp "Iconography"
- Camp "Science in Manors"
- Camp - Art pleneur
- Masterclass “Breath of History”
- History education "From the carriage to the rocket"
- Laboratory "Manor Alchemy "
- Laboratory "Mansion in space"
- Laboratory "Healthy and happy"
- Children's stop “Build your castle”
Contribution to wider strategies and policies:
- EUStrategyBalticSeaRegion The project will contribute to the objectives (1) “Connect the Region” by bringing people closer to each other benefitting from exchange of knowledge and ideas and doing business, and (2) “Increase Prosperity” by promoting entrepreneur¬ship, innovation, and digitally-driven growth thus strengthening competitiveness and prosperity, as well as deepening the internal market through better cooperation.
- With the capacity building activities the project contributes to 1 out of 14 Policy Areas in the EUSBSR Action Plan – Education, Research and Employability, namely: (1) Action 2: Improving quality of education training through work-based learning and fostering entrepreneurial mind-sets by capacity building focused on the needs of the economy, and (2) Action 4: A labour market for all, using resources of longer lives by making lifelong learning a reality.
- Other Preili County Development Programme 2022-2029 is a medium-term planning document of a local government in which development priorities of the county for the next seven years, action directions have been set and sub-tasks undertaken by the municipality in its municipality sustainable, integrated and coordinated development.
- The activities carried out in the project directly related to the activities referred in the programme:
- Strategic objective 1: active Business;
- Long-term priority 1: efficient and innovative companies;
- Medium-term priority 1: increasing economic activity and making smart use of site potential;
- Direction of Action 1.3: ensure the effectiveness of business support institutions for the development of businesses, products and services;
- Objective 1.3.3: improve the image and visibility of the Preili municipality by encouraging the attraction of tourists, young residents and qualified specialists.
- Strategic objective 3: a decent society;
- Long-term priority 3: skilled, active and secure people;
- Medium-term priority 3: educated, creative, healthy and tradition-rich local Community;
- Direction of action 3.4: improve the diversity and accessibility of cultural heritage and cultural activities;
- Objective 3.4.1: Conservation and development of cultural and historical heritage and traditions, including research and integration of cultural and historical objects into creative and innovative cultural tourism products.
- Other In Latvia: Latgale Strategy 2030 and its objectives on Skills, Connections and Effective Enterprises.
- Other In Latvia: Development Programme of Latgale Planning Regional 2021-2027,
- Priorities: 1.1. Excellency
- 1.2. Job-trade and lifelong learning
- 3.1. Ideas
- 3.2. Local governments
- Other In Latvia: Sustainable Development Strategy of Latvia 2030, priority: Development of cultural space
- Other In Lithuania, Utena:
- Tourism development strategy of Utenas district municipality 2022-2026.
- The project carries out activities directly related to the vision of this strategy.
- The tourism development vision of the Utena district municipality until 2026, in order to maintain the consistency and continuity of the development of the district, is formulated taking into account:
- The district of Utena is a regional center of attraction, where the conditions have been created for the development of sustainable industry, small and medium-sized businesses and tourism, and for ensuring the quality of life of the community.
- The Utena district will become recognizable as a center of attraction for sustainable recreation, through the development of cultural, cognitive, nature-friendly tourism.
- Open to experience. By implementing the tourism development plan, we will aim to create conditions for the experience of tourists, guests of the area and local residents. It is through the opportunity to experience and try something new and undiscovered that we will reveal the identity and uniqueness of the Utena district.
- Culture, history and traditions are nurtured. Utena district is rich in history, traditional values and culture. By nurturing these areas, we will try to reveal and discover important, interesting and unique highlights that will allow you to experience the cultural characteristics of the Utena district.
- Active leisure time is encouraged. In the Utena district, great attention is paid to the development of sports and physical activity. By fostering active leisure in the area, we will create conditions to get to know the Utena area through sports, adventures and active experiences.
- It will also directly contribute to the following tasks: Modernize cultural heritage and tourism objects.
- Create conditions for the development of economic activity and attraction of investments
- Other In Lithuania:
- Lithuania's progress strategy "Lithuania 2030".
- The public agreement was approved by the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania in 2012. The strategy is the state's vision and development priorities and their implementation directions until 2030.
- The strategy envisages a vision of long-term development and progress - "Lithuania is a smart country where it is good to live and work". The measures of progress aim to awaken the creativity of society and each of its members, to focus on ideas that would help Lithuania become a modern, energetic, open to the world country, nurturing its national identity. Changes are expected to occur in the following key areas:
- - A smart society is a happy society that is open to the ideas [creativity], innovation and challenges [openness] of every citizen, solidary, self-governing and politically mature [responsibility].
- - Smart economy – flexible and globally competitive [openness], high added value economy based on knowledge, innovation, entrepreneurship [creativity] and social responsibility and green growth [responsibility].
- - Smart management – open and participatory management [openness], effective management that meets public needs and ensures good quality services [responsibility], competent and strategic decision-making authority [creativity].
- Other In Lithuania:
- National progress plan "Lithuania 2030". in 2020 September 9 The Government of the Republic of Lithuania approved the 2021-2030 the national progress plan, which aims to identify the main changes aimed at in the next decade in the country, ensuring progress in the social, economic, environmental and security fields, and to mobilize funding sources for the implementation of these changes.
- One of the planned strategic goals of the plan is to transition to a sustainable economic development based on scientific knowledge, advanced technologies, and innovations and to increase the country's international competitiveness
- Other In Lithuania, Utena:
- Utena District Municipality Strategic Development Plan for 2018-2024. Development vision of the Utena district municipality until 2024: "The Utena district is a regional center of attraction, where the conditions are created for the development of sustainable industry, small and medium-sized businesses and tourism, and to ensure the quality of life of the community." Priorities provided for in the plan:
- - Priority I. Development of a competitive regional economy
- - Priority II. Development of social welfare of the community
- - Priority III. Sustainable environment and development of modern infrastructure
- - Priority IV. Public safety and effective public administration
Deliverable (other than infrastructural investment) areas:
- Latvija (LV), Preili, Raiņa bulvāris, 30, LV-5301
- Latvija (LV), Preili, Raiņa bulvāris, 30, LV-5301
- Latvija (LV), Preili, Raiņa Bulvāris, 30, LV-5301
- Latvija (LV), Preili, Raiņa bulvāris, 30, LV-5301
- Latvija (LV), Preili, Raiņa bulvāris, 30, LV-5301
- Lietuva (LT), Utena, Ladygos, 18, LT-28239
- Lietuva (LT), Utena, Ladygos, 18, LT-28239
- Lietuva (LT), Utena, Ladygos, 18, LT-28239
- Latvija (LV), Preili, Raiņa bulvāris, 30, LV-5301
Programme Common Output Indicator:
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RCO 077 - Number of cultural and tourism sites supported, Measurement unit:
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RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:
Programme Common Result Indicator:
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RCR 084 - Organisations cooperating across borders after project completion, Measurement unit:
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RCR 077 - Visitors of cultural and tourism sites supported, Measurement unit:
Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy:
EUSBSR
EUSBSR Priority (Policy) area / Horizontal action:
EUSBSR Degree of compliance:
