To support the sustainable socio-economic development of the cross-border region by enhancing the tourism potential related to the development and marketing of competitive tourist products.

1,219,951.26 euro, out of which 1,036,958.56 euro ERDF

Lead Beneficiary (LB): General Toshevo Municipality

Beneficiary 2 (B2): Territorial Administrative Unit – Murfatlar Town

Start date: 12.09.2018

End date: 30.04.2022

Duration: 43 Months 19 Days

Dobrich in Bulgaria

Constanta in Romania

How is it going to happen?

• Training and enhancing the capacity of local communities. Conducting of thematic camps;
• Creation of common tourist products. Conducting of tourist forums and exhibitions;
• Realization of studies, research, information system, tourism development strategy.

Programme outputs: 4 integrated tourism products/services created, 5,000 expected number of visits to supported sites of cultural and natural heritage and attraction, common strategies, policies or management plans for valorizing (including raising awareness) the cultural and natural heritage through its restoration and promotion for sustainable economic uses - 1.

Programme results: 3,500 tourist overnights in the CBC region.

The project was finalized on 30.04.2022. The following results were achieved during the project implementation:

Two round tables of representatives of youth councils and young volunteers were held in General Toshevo (03.05.2019) and Murfatlar (31.05.2019). Both events were addressed to the young people and their needs to better understand the cross-border cultural features of Dobrudja area and their relevance for cooperation and tourism promotion.

Two summer thematic camps were organized in 2019 - one in General Toshevo and Balchik (01-06.07.2019) and the second one in Murfaltar and Mamaia/Constanta (04-09.09.2019). Both camps included cultural-related visits to museums and historical sites, tourist tours, workshops related to traditional and popular art and crafts, exhibitions, sport and leisure activities, networking.

Seminar “Intangible cultural heritage - conservation, promotion, development and opportunities for organizing festival and event tourism” was held in General Toshevo and Balchik in the period 23-24.10.2020.

Seminar “Possibilities for development of thematic tourism connected to the cultural-historic heritage, wine, traditional cuisine and traditional music and crafts” was held in Murfatlar in the period 18-19.07.2021.

Tourism forum “Cultural and historical heritage and tourist attractions in Municipality of General Toshevo” was organized by the LB in General Toshevo in the period 10-11.09.2021.

Tourism forum “Cultural and historical heritage and tourist attractions in Municipality of Muratlar” was organized by B2 in Murfatlar in the period 24-25.09.2021.

2 studies of tourism potential and opportunities for tourism development for each municipality and a strategic plan were developed. On the basis of the developed studies, it was created the Common strategy for the development of tourism in the cross-border region General Toshevo – Murfatlar, available at the following link:

http://robg453-tour.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Common-Strategy.pdf.

The both project beneficiaries developed multilingual tourist guides for General Toshevo and Murfatlar, available on the project websites at the following links:

http://robg453-tour.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/tourist_guide.pdf

https://www.murfatlarulturistic.ro/en/travel-guide/travel-guide.html

Two connected websites were developed: http://robg453-tour.eu/ and https://www.murfatlarulturistic.ro/ro/, available in three languages (Bulgarian, Romanian and English).

Two informative films were developed by the project beneficiaries:

1.       Information film about the natural and cultural-historical heritage of General Toshevo Municipality and Murfatlar Municipality, available on the following links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUC3oge642I&t=443s  

http://robg453-tour.eu/  

2.          Information film about the natural resources of Murfatlar Municipality and General Toshevo Municipality, available on the following links:

https://youtu.be/rTBdryfLcuY

https://www.murfatlarulturistic.ro/

The following investment objects were modernized and reconstructed during the project implementation:

Lead Beneficiary – General Toshevo Municipality

1. Community cultural centers in Spasovo and Kardam villages

The investment included the reconstruction and modernization of the buildings and the surrounding area of the cultural centers in the two largest villages of General Toshevo - Kardam and Spasovo. Reconstruction preserves the purpose of the buildings and all premises. The investment included major overhaul of buildings, electrical installation, heating, ventilation, plumbing and sewerage installations. To improve the functionality of public cultural centers, furniture and modern equipment were be delivered. Park equipment and accessories are provided for the adjacent areas.

a) Reconstruction and modernization of the building and the surrounding area of Cultural Center “Probuda-1941” Kardam. The works are finalized and the building is put into operation – Certificate for entering the building into exploitation no. 021/25.08.2020;

b) Reconstruction and modernization of the building and the surrounding area of Cultural Center “Otets Paisii-1897”- Spasovo. The works are finalized and the building is put into operation – Certificate for entering the building into exploitation no. 010А/26.05.2020.

2. History museum - General Toshevo.

The investment provides repair activities in the adjoining space / yard / of the museum and the supply of park equipment. Part of the museum courtyard is shaped like an open exhibition of exhibits and archaeological finds. The specifics of the construction works do not require a technical project. The construction works were carried out on the basis of a bill of quantities. The implemented works have been accepted with delivery-acceptance protocol from 06.11.2019.

3. Advertising Totems.

At the entrances / exits of General Toshevo municipality two totems were be installed along the main road Dobrich-Kardam-Negru Voda-Constanta. The Kardam-Negru Voda Border check-point is one of the main points of the border between Romania and Bulgaria and has a very intense traffic. The installed totems were accepted with delivery-acceptance protocol from 21.10.2019.

Three temporary billboards were elaborated and installed at the investment objects.

Beneficiary 2 – Territorial Administrative Unit Murfatlar Town

1. Expansion and renovation of the local Cultural centre. The investment included reconstruction and modernization of the Cultural centre (House of Culture) - Murfatlar and supply of equipment for the House of Culture. Construction activities included: demolition and construction of an extension and repair of the existing center, repair and extension of the roof, changing rooms, sanitary facilities, etc. Access platforms and parking around the Cultural centre have been built. The cultural center was equipped with furniture, modern information and audio-visual equipment. A hall was equipped for seminars and promotions. The works are finalized and the building is put into operation - Minutes of reception at the end of the works no. 3998/20.04.2022.

2. Creation a theme park (in the existing park). Theme Park - the following works were executed: restoration of infrastructure, arrangement of green spaces, hedge was planted, works were performed on foundations, playground and pergolas, installations, outdoor lighting. The works are finalized and the building is put into operation - Minutes of reception at the end of the works no. 3999/20.04.2022.

3. Rehabilitation of the Heroes' Monument. Rehabilitation of the marble cover and plinth; rehabilitation of the surroundings. The works are finalized and the building is put into operation – Minutes of reception at the end of the works no. 3997/20.04.2022.