Description
The general objective of the project is to create in Alma Vii a world-class good practice model of sustainable local and regional development through the restoration and appropriate interpretation of the multiethnic cultural tangible and intangible heritage of Transylvania. The specific objectives are: (1). The protection and valorisation of the national heritage class, medieval fortification in Alma Vii, Sibiu county. (2) Regional and local development of the rural communities in Alma Vii area (Sibiu county) through the restoration and appropriate interpretation of the multiethnic cultural heritage. (3). The conservation, valorisation and appropriate interpretation towards the general national and international public of the multiethnic intangible heritage of Transylvania. (4). The continuation and strengthening of bilateral relations between MET and NIKU.
Summary of project results
"The project “Centre for interpretation of traditional culture Alma Vii–Restoration and functional conversion of the fortification” was the continuation of the “Whole village project” implemented in 2010 in Alma Vii by the Mihai Eminescu Trust Foundation in partnership with Norsk Institutt for Kulturminnerforskning. The local community from Alma Vii indicated the fortified church as the most important element which can create touristic, economic and social development for the community. The project objective was accomplished by the achieved results of the specific objectives: 1. The protection and valorization of the medieval fortification in Alma Vii through the restoration, functional conversion and opening to the public of the monument composed of 4 towers and an annex building. 2. Regional and local development of the rural communities in Alma Vii area through the inclusion of the Centre for Interpretation in a regional and international travel network, which grew the number of visitors in Alma Vii from 40 persons/month in 2013 to 260 persons/month in 2016. 3. The conservation, valorization and appropriate interpretation of the multiethnic intangible heritage of Transylvania, through the creation of an interactive Centre for Interpretation of Traditional Culture opened for the wide public. 4. The continuation and strengthening of bilateral relations between Mihai Eminescu Trust Foundation and the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research, through a joint multidisciplinary international field research work in medieval archaeology in Alma Vii. "
Summary of bilateral results
The know-how on innovative photogrammetry technology was a technical contribution of the Norwegian partner, which brought added value to the project and had a fundamental role in obtaining the results of archaeological research. The results of photogrammetry technology are also available to the general public and thus facilitate public access to heritage. Other bilateral results include two joint research reports (Preliminary Report on Alma Vii Archaeological Research / Romanian-Norwegian Research Report in the Field of Archeology and Archeology of Medieval Buildings).