Стела Стефанова
Институт за балканистика с Център по тракология–
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (Bulgaria)
https://doi.org/10.53656/his2025-2-4-asp
Abstract. Cultural heritage has great value for society from a cultural, social and economic point of view. Therefore its research, preservation, promotion and sustainable management are a strategic choice for the 21st century. In the context of one of the basic principles of Europe for preserving the cultural diversity of each country and region, this study aims to present a specific regional cultural heritage – that of the Stara Zagora district. The main aspects in the analysis of cultural heritage are its diversity and social significance. As a diversity, it is revealed through the presentation of local cultural values based on their preliminary identification, systematization and generalised presentation. The analysis of its public significance goes through an assessment of its scientific and cultural value, its possibilities as a resource for cultural tourism and sustainable urban development, educational significance and benefits for the local community with specific examples of cultural sites, events, activities presenting real examples. The disclosure of cultural assets at the regional level makes it possible to reveal the general historical development of the area while at the same time pointing to the disclosure of their social and economic potential for the region and the country.
Keywords: regional cultural heritage; Stara Zagora district; social benefits of cultural heritage
