Geotourism / Geoturystyka
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ISSN 1731-0830
e-ISSN: 2353-3641
Issue Date
2008
Volume
Number
No. 4 (15)
Description
Journal Volume
Geotourism / Geoturystyka
(2008)
Projects
Pages
Articles
Selected geosites and geotourist objects in Colca Canyon and its vicinity (Southern Peru)
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2008) Radwanek-Bąk, Barbara
This article presents several selected geotourism attractions and phenomena located in the Rio Colca Valley and its surroundings. The basis for the assessment of geotourist potential of the studied region was an inventory of geotourist attractions. Then a primary evaluation of geotourist sites was performed based on the following valorisation criteria developed by the author: educational-cognitive assets, landscape-visual assets, architecture-cultural assets and recreational-resting assets. The reconnaissance study shows the richness of bio- and geodiversity of the region as well as its unique landscape values, which have to bee protected. So the main goal of further activity has to be focused to give the scientific base for future creation here The Colca Canyon National Park.
The significance of therapeutic waters of Swoszowice, Krzeszowice and Mateczny in the development of spa tourism
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2008) Jamorska, Izabela
Mineral waters have been applied for therapeutic purposes in Cracow since the fifteenth century. The complex geological structure of this area has had considerable influence upon various hydrogeological conditions. Sulphide waters in Cracow and in its vicinity are connected to the presence of gypsiferous formations occurring within the Miocene rocks deposits. Sulphide mineral waters help to treat such cases as: osteoarthritis, diseases of digestive system and nervous system, foodborne diseases, skin diseases, and illnesses of movument organs. The springs of those waters are located in a region that is particularly attractive to tourists. Both historical and natural attractions of Cracow and its neighbouring area create a big opportunity for further development of spa tourism there. This fashionable form of recreation may help old forgotten sulphide waters and Cracow health resorts revive their glamour.
The »Palanok« Castle as a geotouristic site in the Zakarpattya, Ukraine
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2008) Baláž, Bartolomej; Rybár, Pavol; Lanskyi, Dmitro
The paper describes the Palanok Castle in the Zakarpattya in Western Ukraine. This is one of the most popular tourist sites in Ukraine, famous not only of turbulent history and military architecture, but also interesting geology and incomparable scenic views. The recent castle was built in the XIVth century at the top of Sarmatian-Early Pannonian hornblende-pyroxene andesite plug, which rises 68 meters above the surrounding plain. The castle includes lower, central and upper parts with 130 rooms of total area about 14 000 m$^{2}$. In 2008 over 100,000 visitors have arrived from Ukraine, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary, which generated over 50,000 EUR profit. Recently, the castle is a site of regional museum, modern painting gallery and thematic exhibition »The wooden churches of Zakarpattya«.
Kamienne obiekty Drogi Krzyżowej w Kalwarii Zebrzydowskiej
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2008) Nowak, Przemysław; Rembiś, Marek
The paper presents selected geotouristic attractions situated near the Way of the Cross in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska the village. This sacral complex, cosisted of th 44 small chapels of various types, spreads along a route almost 8 km long. The chapels are an exceptional example of applying th Lower Lgota sandstones to constructing purposes. They also give us chance to get acquainted with the old art of masonry, according to which the stone material was utilized.
Geotourist potential of the Padis Karst Region (Apuseni Mountains, Romania)
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2008) Górna, Magdalena
The paper presents the remarkable Padis region, which is one of the most attractive and the best developed karst areas in the Carpathian Mountains. The karst forms, which should be promoted as geotourist sites, were selected on the basis of established criteria, and described. Moreover, the forms of nature conservation are emphasized, as well as strong and week points of tourist infrastructure. Actions leading to adapt this region for geotourism were suggested.