Description
The project contributes to the conservation and protection of tangible cultural heritage by restoring Kalnoky Castle. This monument of national importance dates from the 17th century. Its late Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical architectural elements are currently in a poor condition. The project contributes to the sustainable development of the Center region of Romania by the protection and valorisation of the multi-ethnic cultural heritage in Covasna county through the restoration and conservation of Kalnoky Castle in Micloșoara, Covasna county. The restoration increases the cultural offer in the area by establishing the Museum of Transylvanian Life. It also strengthens bilateral relations through cooperation with INTBAU Scandinavia in Norway which will be involved in the restoration and educational activities. The partnership is aimed at exchange of experience and good practice in the restoration field, and educational and promotional activities.The project target groups are: local community from Baraolt micro-region, architecture students, local community groups, companies targeting the cultural-recreational-educational field.
Summary of project results
The main project need was the loss of the national cultural heritage, by the degradation of the late Renaissance, Baroque and neoclassical architectural elements discovered in the Castle of Micloşoara. The project „Heritage Initiative - Museum of Transylvanian Life” has at its core the restoration and sustainable reclaiming of a very important heritage site situated in the village of Micloșoara (Covasna county), and brings cultural, social and economic solutions to a series of challenges of the local community and the entire region. All of project’s objectives were achieved 100%. The long term goal of the project was to continue the exploitation and preservation of the Castle in order to form a self-sustaining touristic and cultural ecosystem in the region. The specific objectives of the project were achieved as follows: - The level of conservation of the heritage monuments in the region has been elevated, via the restoration and conservation of the Kalnoky Castle from Miclosoara, Covasna county. - Creation of a new cultural, social and educational venue, by achieving the indicator „Number of museums and/or cultural spaces created/developed” during Activity 2. Creating the Museum of Transylvanian Life through organizing the heritage restoration summer school in Miclosoara. - The promotion of multicultural values from the region has grown, via the 3 training sessions organized, with respective focus on entrepreneurship, cultural guiding and tourist guiding. By restoring the Kalnoky Castle, building the Museum of Transylvanian Life and promoting the entrepreneurial spirit, the project contributed to reducing the migration of the local people.
Summary of bilateral results
INTBAU Scandinavia has been actively involved in implementing Activity 3, which has been pursuing the strengthening of local community capacity through exchange of best practices. In the summer of 2015, in collaboration with the project promoter, the project partner organized the Summer School at Miclosoara, on the theme of heritage restoration. The Norwegian partner has organized an international group of 11 participants. The courses were supported by a team of trainers, both Romanians and foreigners. INTBAU Scandinavia has contributed to the achievement of the project objectives by providing a team of architectural and cultural specialists: Architect Arne Sødal, Norway, Architect Geir Helland, Norway.