Buzias as a Cultural and Therapeutic Tourism Destination
Keywords:
cultural heritage, therapeutic tourism, historical monuments, resortAbstract
Tourism makes an important contribution to culture and the historic heritage by providing means for keeping the traditions alive and financing its protection as well as increasing visitor appreciation. Cultural tourism helps preserve the cultural and historic heritage. Therapeutic tourism doesn’t just depend on mineral water baths and natural therapeutic sites, it also depends on hospital and healthcare development in the country providing a modern medical care service. At Buziaş the emphasis falls on the unique procedures with natural therapeutic factors. The healing qualities of carbonated water, mofettes and sedative bioclimate are well-known and highlighted by the studies and researches carried out until now, as well as by the high number of patients with significant improvement in symptomoatology. Moreover, Buziaş has also a rich cultural heritage, including historical monuments which, once restored, will be able to compete other famous international destinations. That's why an urgent managerial strategy is necessary to be elaborated in order that Buziaş be able to regain its prestige and attract a large number of visitors, eager to contemplate the natural and cultural beauties of this resort.
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