Unique Estonian-Russian fortresses ensemble development as a single tourist product. Stage II

Programme 2007 - 2013 Estonia-Latvia-Russia ENPI CBC

Date of latest update: 2021-04-06

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Description (EN):

In Narva- Ivangorod twin-cities, at the Estonian – Russian border there is a unique fortresses ensemble of great cultural, historical and tourist value, that is not used in full mostly due to undeveloped tourism infrastructure and poor accessibility.The present investment project is a follow-up project of EstRusFortTour project, implemented in the framework of InterregIIIA programme, directed at the development of the unique fortresses ensemble as a single tourist product.EstRusFortTour project studies clearly identified the poor access to the fortresses as the MAIN PROBLEM or “bottleneck” to be solved at first in order to create the cross-border single tourist product in most successful and sustainable way. Poor accessibility was identified not only in terms of infrastructure but in tourist information as well. The project OVERALL OBJECTIVE is to develop the Narva and Ivangorod fortresses ensemble as a single tourist product to ensure fast development and regional competitiveness of the Narva/Estonia-Ivangorod/Russia cross-border region as a united tourism destination and the main centre of tourist attraction by means of development of the area's unique historical heritage.The project SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE is to improve accessibility of the Narva and Ivangorod fortresses ensemble by integrated improving of the access roads, making them easier to find, modernising them and increasing the level of safety and attractiveness of the access territory, as well as improving the quality and accessibility of tourist information by implementation of innovative methods.The project MAIN ACTIVITIES include integrated reconstruction of access to the Narva and Ivangorod fortresses incl. construction of access roads, improving attractiveness and safety of the access territories, installation of information signs and joint development of a single audio tour of Narva and Ivangorod fortresses ensemble with organisation of a promotion campaign. The PROJECT PARTNERS are Narva City Government’s Department for Development and Economy (Lead Partner), Narva Museum from Estonian side and Ivangorod Municipality from the Russian side.Museum Agency Government of Leningrad Oblast, Heritage Conservation Board of Estonia, Ida-Viru County, Committee for culture of Leningrad region and Committee for culture, sport and youth policy of City Administration Kingisepp are associated partners in the project.TARGET GROUPS: tourists -ca 177000 visitors per year, transit tourist ca 250 000, local population ca 75 000, CBC tourists companies 20, journalists 20. RESULTS of the project: accessibility of the Narva and Ivangorod fortresses ensemble will be significantly and simultaneously improved that will bring to the border region great added value - the tourism environment become more attractive and competitive, its helping to generate additional income from tourism and facilitating fast and stable socio-economic development in the CBC region.

Achievements (EN):

1) Access roads to Narva and Ivangorod fortresses complex are converted into attractive convenient sights for visitors and the local population, accessibility for families with children and disabled people is improved; 2) The Ivangorod fortress access road (370 m length), descent (336 m) and ascent to the fortress (90 m) are modernized, parking and public toilets are constructed, the landscaping and video-monitoring system is developed; 3) The Narva fortress access territory (13 538 m2 ) is reconstructed and landscaping is improved; 4) 67 tourism objects in Narva and Ivanogorod are described, legends and stories about Narva and Ivangorod are included in audiotours. The audiotour in 3 languages – Estonian, Russian and English – is installed in audioguides, and is available for free downloading; 5) Tourist companies included a new service in tourist packets to visit Narva-Ivangorod fortresses; 6) 3 exhibitions, 1 conference and 2 large scale events for wider public are organized; 7) 14 TV/radio programs are produced, press tours and promotional tours for tourist companies are conducted; 8) Regions are widely promoted due to close cross-border cooperation and joint events; 9) Promotional materials about Narva and Ivangorod fortresses are widely available for the local and regional audience

Website: http://www.estlatrus.eu/

Expected Results (EN):

EstRusFortTour-2 will ensure accessibility of the Narva and Ivangorod fortresses ensemble will be significantly and simultaneously improved that will bring to the border region great added value - the tourism environment become more attractive and competitive, its helping to generate additional income from tourism and facilitating fast and stable socio-economic development in the CBC region.

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Cultural heritage and arts Tourism

Partners (3)

Lead Partner: Narva City Government, Department for City Development and Economy

Address: Peetri plats 3, 20308 Narva, Estonia

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Administration of Municipal Formation "City Ivangorod Kingisepp municipal district"

Name: Administration of Municipal Formation "City Ivangorod Kingisepp municipal district"

Address: Gagarina 10, 188490 Ivangorod, Russia

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Narva Museum

Name: Narva Museum

Address: Peterburi mnt 2, 20308 Narva, Estonia

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Administration of Municipal Formation "City Ivangorod Kingisepp municipal district"

Unique Estonian-Russian fortresses ensemble development as a single tourist product. Stage II

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Narva City Government, Department for City Development and Economy

Unique Estonian-Russian fortresses ensemble development as a single tourist product. Stage II

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Narva Museum

Unique Estonian-Russian fortresses ensemble development as a single tourist product. Stage II

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Project name (EN): Unique Estonian-Russian fortresses ensemble development as a single tourist product. Stage II

Project acronym: EstRusFortTour-2

Project start date: 2011-12-15

Project end date: 2014-03-31

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 1 824 564.85

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 642 108.36

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2007 - 2013 Estonia-Latvia-Russia ENPI CBC

Latest month of project-partner-call data publication

2016-02

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

50 / 50 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

237 / 237 (100%)

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Unique Estonian-Russian fortresses ensemble development as a single tourist product. Stage II

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