The role of technical museums in the regeneration of industrial functionally: Restructured regions Romania

• Main Authors: Merciu Cristina, Cercleux Loreta, Peptenatu Daniel, Merciu George, Drăghici Cristian, Pintilii Radu
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: University of Novi Sad, Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management 2012-01-01
• Series: Geographica Pannonica
• Subjects: industrial heritage; conversion; cultural regeneration; technical museums; Romania
• Online Access: http://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/0354-8724/2012/0354-87241203103M.pdf

The main purpose of the study is to depict the evolution of technical museums across Romania, high-lighting a new trend - visible in the past few years - towards preservation of industrial heritage assets in areas that have undergone functional reorganization. This trend is the result of the country's adaptation to the new socio-economic conditions, but also an accession into the stage of cultural and touristic capitalization on industrial heritage assets, acting as a support-activity in boosting the economy of dis advantaged industrial areas. The second purpose of the study consists of elaborating a critical analysis of technical museums from Romania in order to identify the characteristics to use to increase their cultural role. Also, the analysis is focused on the premise to make technical museums stand out as tourist attraction hubs and to preview their role in the redevelopment of industrial areas in decline, banking on a positive economic and socio-cultural impact.