Architectural heritage and tourism: Attracting visitors through architectural monuments
The role of architecture in heritage and tourism are closely related activities.
It can be said that they depend on each other,
as the relationship between them has been clear since ancient times when architecture,
As a tourist attraction, the role is very important.
Temples were built in honor of the gods, grand theatres, stadiums, the Colosseum and other massive public buildings,
Which attracted large crowds and also combined the characteristics of a particular culture and the society in which it originated.
Architecture was and remains an expression of the way of life and the spirit of the eras and cultures in which it arose.
While many cities around the world are a perfect example of how the zeitgeist continues,
Through the architecture of the buildings built in this period,
its entire tourist offer and development were based solely on archaeological monuments.
Culture in architecture
The architecture of monuments depends on the cultural characteristics of the society belonging to the era in which the architecture was created.
It can be said that architecture in this case is a source of information about history and the element that defines the city, nation and country.
It becomes a historical icon that attracts,
tempts and satisfies architectural tourists by preserving heritage elements in coordination with social and urban development.
Since the earliest times of travel, architecture has been an important force of attraction and a vital element in marketing.
Even today, destinations try to increase their market position by developing and restoring the built environment.
However, architecture has an enduring presence that affects visitors and residents alike.
Therefore, on a sustainable basis, it must be compatible with the place and situation.
When modesty is appropriate for one destination,
stunning architecture can be a catalyst for conversion or a unique selling proposition for another.
Destination developers must also be aware of local requirements as well as the interrelationship between the modern practice of tourism and the built environment.
The role of architecture in attracting visitors
Distinctive architecture helps define a place, city or region.
The structural, functional and aesthetic aspects of architecture,
especially those that represent unique features, attract tourists.
Travel is also a powerful force in shaping the perception of the modern world,
playing an increasing role in architectural and urban cultures.
Travel is closely linked to political and ideological issues,
redefining places and landscapes through new transport infrastructures and buildings.
The architecture, in turn, is reconstructed through visual and textual narratives produced by dozens of contemporary travellers.
Including writers, historians, teachers and artists alongside architects themselves.
In the age of the camera, travel is linked to new kinds of imagination;
Private records and memories are often mixed with official stereotypical views,
The value of architectural heritage increasingly depends on the mechanical reproduction of its images.
