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Guadalajara Castles for the Future Project

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Guadalajara's Castles for the Future project focuses on a sustainable approach to cultural tourism, with the aim of preserving and promoting lesser-known historical fortresses. The aim is twofold: on the one hand, to save the historical and architectural heritage of the castles of Torija, Brihuega, Cifuentes and other sites; on the other hand, to promote a model of tourism management capable of reducing the impact on the most visited castles and distributing tourist flows more equitably. This differentiation of tourism products facilitates environmental effectiveness, as it limits the bottlenecks and depreciation of the most famous sites, which are often subject to the phenomena of wear and tear and abandonment. At the same time, it highlights the intangible cultural heritage linked to local traditions, stories, local legends, festivals, fairy tales and handicrafts associated with the castles and their surroundings.

The project integrates environmental management tools and awareness-raising strategies aimed at visitors to the sites and professionals working in the tourism and cultural sectors. The measures implemented include the promotion of paths with a low environmental impact, the use of technology to monitor tourist flows and the training of operators in sustainable management practices. In addition, the project encourages coordination between public, private and local authorities, thus reinforcing the strong role of territorial networks for the protection and enhancement of heritage.

From a management point of view, the project develops green operations by accelerating the introduction of sustainability criteria in the preservation, conservation and use of castles. This includes the use of environmentally friendly materials for restoration, efficient energy and waste management, and the promotion of sustainable transport to access the sites.

The Castles for the Future project thus presents itself as a transferable model of cultural tourism, capable of promoting environmental education, safeguarding the intangible and tangible cultural heritage and promoting best practice in green management within the ecosystem of cultural businesses and organisations. Its effectiveness is demonstrated by the increase in community participation, the elimination of environmental impacts and the spread of more responsible and conscious tourism.

Website: https://turismoenguadalajara.es/reportajes/castillos-para-el-futuro

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