Summary
Project name (EN): STROLLING THROUGH HISTORY
Project acronym:
STROLLING THROUGH HISTORY
Project ID:
ROMD00175
Project start date: 2025-07-03
Project end date: 2027-07-02
Project status:
ongoing
Relevant linked projects:
- Developing cross border tourism by promoting the Mansion of Manuc Bey, Elena Ioan Cuza Mortuary Complex and the Blesciunov Mansion (EN) | The project is a follow up of the investments made by the Hincesti District Council in the Manuc Bey Historical and Architectural Complex, which have a great tourist and historical importance.Thus, the project comes in the complementarity of the investments made through the financing of the project "Developing cross border tourism by promoting the Mansion of Manuc Bey, Elena Ioan Cuza Mortuary Complex and the Blesciunov Mansion", MIS ETC 2173 within RO-UA-MD 2007-2014 Joint Operational Program, implemented during 2013-2015 whose objective was rehabilitation in order to capitalize the touristic objectives found under structural, functional and architectural aspect of the Manuc Bey Mansion, Elena Ioan Cuza Mortuary Complex and Blesciunov Mansion. (EN), Consolidation, restoration and improvement of Cuza Voda Museum in Galati (EN) | The project „Strolling Through History” is a follow up of the investments made by the Territorial Administrative Unit Galati County for the Museum Cuza Voda, recently reopened to the public. The previous project was financed under the Operational Programme SE 2014-2020. The general objective of the project was to boost local development through conservation, protection and valorization of cultural heritage and identity. The two specific objectives referred to: - conservation and protection of local cultural heritage through consolidation, restoration and improvement of Cuza Voda Museum in Galati, and - sustainable valorization of local cultural identity and cultural touristic potential of Cuza Voda Museum through marketing and touristic activities. As a result of the project the monument was consolidated, restored and improved and the number of visitors is expected to increase with 10% in the first year of operation reaching 9633 visitors/year. The works included in the previous project referred to the building that shelters the museum, with exterior works for pavement around the foundation of the main building, exterior electric installations, drainage gutters for the main building and some exterior lighting. An exterior toilet was also built. The project STROLLING THROUGH HISTORY starts from the results of the previous project and turns the focus from the house to the garden. Findings of the previous project in terms of historical vestiges and valuable historical information will be used for valorization in the present project. Details regarding the knowledge and experience gained through the project ”Consolidation, restoration and improvement of Cuza Voda Museum in Galati” are included in section C.2.7.
- (EN), THE PAST HAS A NEW FUTURE - Cross-border cooperation for the valorization of the cultural heritage in Galati, Romania and Hincesti, Republic of Moldova (EN) | The cooperation proposed by the present project The project „Strolling Through History” builds on the cooperation between the Territorial Administrative Unit Galati County and Hincesti District County for the implementation of the project THE PAST HAS A NEW FUTURE, financed under the Joint Operational Programme Romania - Republic of Moldova 2014-2020. The experience gained with the implementation of this project is a starting point for further development and extension. Similarities in problems and challenges in the two regions, as well as similarities in the attitude towards these problems, made cooperation between Galati and Hincesti the evident necessary step in the search for similar solutions to meet the challenges.
- The previous project focused on three key aspects of future cultural and touristic development in the area: investments in heritage infrastructure - House Gheorghiade in Galati and Steam Mill in Hincesti, people to people activities and strategies for culture. Cultural events were organized jointly and two Strategies for culture were elaborated by the two regional authorities.
- Two other partners were also involved in the previous project the Cultural Centre ”Lower Danube” in Galati and Mereseni Commune Mayoralty. Details regarding the knowledge and experience gained through the project ”THE PAST HAS A NEW FUTURE - Cross-border cooperation for the valorization of the cultural heritage in Galati, Romania and Hincesti, Republic of Moldova” are included in section C.2.7. (EN)
Total budget/expenditure:
EUR 1 536 168.08
Total EU funding (amount):
EUR 1 374 480.22
Total EU funding (co-financing rate):
89.47%
Co-financing sources:
Investments, deliverables, policy contributions
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Infrastructure investments:
- I1.2 - Landscaping of the Manuc Bey complex - EUR 905 000.00 - country: Moldova (MD), town: Hincesti, street: Mihalcea Hincu, 138, postal_code: Md-3401, Hîncești (MD0H), Hîncești (MD0H0)
- I1.1 - Landscaping of Cuza Voda House - EUR 191 800.00 - country: România (RO), town: Galati, street: Al. I. Cuza, 80, postal_code: 800216, Sud-Est (RO22), Galaţi (RO224)
Deliverables:
- Contracts and procurements for technical documentation for the infrastructure in Galati
- Contract and procurement documentation related to infrastructure execution in Galati
- Contract and procurement documentation for site supervision services
- Contract and procurement documentation for informative event organization services in Galati
- Contract and procurement documentation for services for visibility and promotional materials-Galati
- Contract and procurement documentation for supplies - LP
- Contract and procurement documentation for equipment for the project team - LP
- Contract and procurement documentation for works HN
- Contract and procurement documentation for site supervision HN
- Contract and procurement documentation for organization of information events HN
- Contract and procurement documentation for visibility materials HN
- Contract and procurement documentation for supplies for the project team HN
- Contract and procurement documentation for equipment for the project team HN
- Contract and procurement documentation for organization of the cultural events in HN
- Contract and procurement documentation for organization of the cultural events in Galati
- Start-up events (agenda of the event, list of participants, photos of the event)
- Project closing events (agenda of the event, list of participants, photos of the event)
- Start-up press-releases
- Project closing press-releases
- Photo album
- Video spot
- Postal cards
- Temporary billboards
- Permanent plaque
- Mass media materials
- T-shirts
- Flyer
- Roll up
- Specialty studies
- Technical expertize
- Documentation for the Authorization of Intervention Works
- Technical project
- Construction authorization and required permissions
- Decision by Galati County Council - stage D.A.I.W.
- Decision by Galati County Council - stage Technical project
- Topographic study.
- Geological engineering study.
- Feasibility study.
- The urban planning certificate for the design.
- The decision of the prior environmental impact assessment of the planned activity.
- Technical design of works.
- Construction authorization and required permissions
- Minute for the handover of the site to the contractor
- Acknowledgement of practical completion of works
- Technical assistance report
- Site supervision report
- Equipment requiring assembling works, equipment not requiring assembling works and endowment
- Order to commence the works
- Minutes of handover of the site to the Contractor
- Minutes of the actual start of the works
- Deep land arrangement, restoring the Access Staircase to Manuc Bey Complex
- Supervision of works
- Acceptance on accomplishment of performed works
- Photos of the event
- Winner paintings
- Lists of participants
- Minute of the jury
- Photos of the event
- Lists of participants
- Photos of the event
- Lists of participants
- Minute of the jury
- Winner works
- Photos of the event
- Lists of participants
- Working goup
- Joint analysis
- Debates
- Joint Heritage Management document
- Cooperation Agreement
- Computer
- Office chairs
Contribution to wider strategies and policies:
- EUStrategyDanubeRegion The project contributes to EUSDR Priority Area 3 Culture and Tourism - “To promote culture and tourism, people to people contacts”, actions such as:
- - “To build on cultural diversity as strength of the Danube Region” through cooperation in the protection of values and heritage, exchange of experiences, events, increasing human contacts, promoting inter-cultural dialogue, organizing joint (cultural) events, promoting cultural exchange and exchange in the arts;
- - “To enhance cooperation and contacts between people of different origins, to encourage creativity, and provide a driving force for cultural innovation and economic development, based on heritage, traditions and tourism” through cooperation for promotion and publicity; international exhibitions and events; exchange in the fields of literature, music and art; cooperation in research and innovation on heritage, cultural and touristic themes; and cooperation in field of the preservation of historical monuments.
- The project contributes to Priority Area 6 Biodiversity, landscapes, quality of air and soils - “To preserve biodiversity, landscapes and the quality of air and soils”, actions such as:
- - “To raise awareness of the general public, by acknowledging and promoting the potentials of natural assets as drivers of sustainable regional development” through promotion of green, soft and eco-tourism.
- The project contributes to Priority Area 10 Priority Area 10 - “To step up institutional capacity and cooperation”, actions such as:
- - “To facilitate the administrative cooperation of communities living in border regions” through direct regional and local cooperation across borders.
- SeaBasinStrategyBlackSea The project contributes to the Common Maritime Agenda as it seeks to increase the attractiveness of the historical and cultural heritage in the border region of two countries that are part of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation. More specifically, the project contributes to the objectives and action plans for the BSEC for culture and tourism by facilitating and strengthening international cooperation, promoting mutual understanding, respect for diversity, rights, and equal dignity between peoples through intercultural dialogue, cultural exchange, initiating a concrete initiative for the development of tourism, protection of heritage and educating for the preservation of historical natural landscape.
- Other Development Strategy for Galati County 2021-2028
- The project contributes to the achievement of the strategic objective 8 - Vibrant county with increased attractiveness for residents and visitors through the diversity of the cultural, sports and leisure facilities, specific objective 8.1 - Increased cultural vitality (development and consolidation of Galati County as an important cultural center at the national level through interventions regarding infrastructure and cultural agenda of the county, the local intangible heritage and supporting relevant local actors who have an increased interest in raising standards in this domain) and 8.2 - Built heritage protected and valued in a sustainable manner (protecting historical monuments that shape and contribute to the promotion of the county identity, but, at the same time, it also aims at an active capitalization of as many as possible built heritage elements, so that they become part of the cultural offer of the county.
- Other THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF THE HINCESTI DISTRICT 2021-2027
- The project can be found in the Action Plan of the Strategy, with the name "Valorization of the tourist potential through the restoration and interconnection of historical monuments in a representative ensemble for cultural-historical tourism" (reconstruction of the Access Stairs and the development of the territory of the "Manuc-Bey" Historical-Architectural Complex) STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 4: EDUCATION, CULTURE, TOURISM AND INCREASING THE VISIBILITY OF THE DISTRICT, Domain 3: Remediation and modernization of infrastructure and tourist destination objects. During the years 2013-2020, 2 important projects were carried out to rehabilitate the buildings within the complex, which demonstrate the seriousness of the authorities, but also the ability to attract financial resources. We mention that the rehabilitation of this complex is still positioned at the top of the Action Plan of the future strategy, revealing the importance of this heritage object, which the district authorities see for the development of the district's tourism and economic fields, as a whole.
- Other Strategic Institutional Plan of the Ministry of Culture in Romania 2024-2027
- Having a Strategy for Culture at national level under adoption at the time of the elaboration of the project, the strategic document taken into consideration in establishing the design of the project was the Strategic Institutional Plan of the Ministry of Culture in Romania to which the project contributes. The overall objective of the strategic document refers to increasing the level of human development of Romanian society, guaranteeing respect for the rights of access to culture and participation to cultural life, supporting participation in the cultural life of the community, as well as ensuring the protection of the national cultural heritage and contributing to the promotion of the image Romania at the international level.
- Other National Strategy for the Development of Tourism in Romania 2023-2035
- The project contributes to the achievement of objective 1.1 Improving the accessibility of tourist areas and improving the quality of the tourist infrastructure, point 7. Improving the quality of public spaces (green spaces, parks, recreation areas) in resorts tourism and in the main urban centers (including mountain and seaside resorts), with respect for local specifics, environmental and natural values; 8. Adapting and promoting the opening of cultural heritage objectives to public and tourist use (parking lots, equipment, landscaping, benches, trash cans, signage and signage, billboards informative, etc., according to the legislation in force, based on specific substantiation studies, preserving the local specificity and cultural values of spaces and buildings); 9. Restoration and promotion of cultural heritage in urban areas for public and tourist use (squares, centers and historic districts with facades and monuments, preserving the local specificity and values cultural aspects of spaces and buildings); 10. Protecting, developing and promoting natural heritage through adaptation and/or rehabilitation ecotourism infrastructure; 11. Improving the quality of landscapes (by capitalizing on the landscape as a socio-cultural resource, ecological and environmental, which contributes to defining the local specificity and as a basic component of natural and cultural heritage, which contributes to human well-being), of public spaces and the development of tourist facilities in rural areas of tourist importance.
- Other NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY "EUROPEAN MOLDOVA 2030"
- The Republic of Moldova has an important cultural heritage, a very varied and authentic one, which could also serve as a pivot element for a cultural economy. However, the cultural infrastructure is in an advanced state of physical decay, which poses a real problem of accessibility of cultural products. Increasing the accessibility, quality and relevance of the cultural offer requires higher current and investment expenses, better targeted and capitalized more effectively, at the level of each cultural institution and organization. By contributing to the development of culture, these resources will produce important economic and social returns. A more intense, higher quality and more diverse cultural environment will give people a quality life, new benchmarks for personal development and aspiration, and will strengthen the sense of belonging, of community. It is extremely important to ensure that culture reaches the "masses", including the rural and peripheral regions of the country. Properly valued and integrated into the educational system, culture will strengthen the creative economy and produce important socio-economic effects, through directly and indirectly created jobs, increasing the tourist attractiveness of communities and the country as a whole, diversifying opportunities for relaxation and spending free time, but also the reduction of conflicts, tensions and social violence.
- The Project „Strolling Through History” integrates with the achievement of Objective 4 Raising the level of culture and personal development. Priority: Formation and consolidation of tourist destinations, including through actions to promote, preserve and restore historical monuments.
- Other The National Tourism Development Program "Tourism 2026" for the years 2022-2026 is a strategic planning document developed in order to establish a policy framework capable of providing a holistic and visionary approach to the development of the tourism industry in the medium term, with a predominant focus on capitalizing intelligent and sustainable tourism potential of the Republic of Moldova, creating a favorable and comprehensive environment for the development of a competitive and sustainable tourism product.
- The program aims to develop the Republic of Moldova as a competitive and sustainable tourist destination, bringing economic, social and environmental benefits to local communities and future generations.
- The project „Strolling Through History” will contribute to achieving GO 3. Stimulating the sustainable development of tourism and creating opportunities to extend the benefits of tourism development to regional and local communities.
Programme Common Output Indicator:
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RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:
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RCO 083 - Strategies and action plans jointly developed, Measurement unit:
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RCO 077 - Number of cultural and tourism sites supported, 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:
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RCR 079 - Joint strategies and action plans taken up by organisations, Measurement unit:
Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy:
EUSDR
