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Geological paths – their use for the regional geography teaching
Kubalíková, Lucie ; Drápela, E. ; Bajer, A. ; Zapletalová, D. ; Balková, M. ; Zágoršek, K. ; Kirchner, Karel ; Kuda, František ; Roštínský, Pavel
Geological paths (geopaths, geotrails) represent a type of educational paths that connect sites, which are interesting from the Earth-sciences point of view. These sites (e.g. outcrops, old quarries, historical buildings built of local stone or viewpoints) often represent the links between geodiversity and other phenomena within a region (which is in accordance with a holistic approach to geotourism). Thus, they can give complex information not only about the abiotic nature but also about biodiversity, history or culture of the region, usually through narrative. Suitable interpretation of geodiversity and its relationships to the biodiversity and cultural heritage allows to identify regional specifics, it helps to find the mutual connections between particular phenomena within the region and it supports the holistic perception of a given region. The contribution presents an example from the Brno city where the urban geopath can be used for teaching regional geography of Brno and its surroundings.
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Seasonality as a typical feature of tourism: Case study - Kryštofovo Údolí
Štorková, Kateřina ; Fialová, Dana (advisor) ; Drápela, Emil (referee)
Seasonality as a typical feature of tourism - case study: Kryštofovo Údolí Abstract The diploma thesis examines the issue of the seasonality of tourism. The first goal was to contribute to the discussion of the seasonality of tourism in the context of sustainable tourism and the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on tourism. The theoretical framework is based on Czech and foreign professional literature. The second goal was to create a proposal for an off- season offer for a selected model area - Kryštofovo Údolí in the Liberec Region. The village can be proud of the unprecedented Novinský viaduct, the all-wooden church of St. Christopher from the 17th century, an astronomical clock, the Museum of Nativity Scenes, natural attractions, and the conservation zone, which was established mainly thanks to half-timbered cottages. The specific of the village is also a pedestal, a historical type of house construction, which is not commonly seen outside the Czech-Polish-German border area (Trojzemí). In order to accomplish the second goal, it was necessary to anchor the characteristics of the area in terms of tourism and also in general on the basis of many diverse sources. It was necessary to carry out controlled and structured interviews with visitors of the village, the local mayor, and local residents, who do or...
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Cultural functions and services of geodiversity within urban areas (with a special regard on tourism and recreation)
Kubalíková, Lucie ; Bajer, A. ; Drápela, E. ; Zapletalová, D. ; Kirchner, Karel ; Balková, M. ; Zágoršek, K. ; Kuda, František ; Roštínský, Pavel
Geodiversity (or abiotic nature) within urban areas has numerous functions and offers various benefits and services. In addition, it has strong links to cultural heritage and historical aspects and it influences and is influenced by urban development and planning. The geodiversity functions and services can be sorted according to the ecosystem services approach: regulating, supporting, provisioning and cultural services. The last mentioned includes a wide spectrum of aspects (spiritual, religious, historical, archaeological, social, artistic, sense of place etc.) and besides this, it encompasses also the tourist and recreational functions which are (in some cases) unexplored and underestimated in urban areas. The paper presents examples from two different Czech cities – Brno and Liberec. Selected geocultural sites are described and assessed and specific proposals for tourist, recreational and educational use are outlined. The results of evaluation show that they can represent an interesting alternative to the traditional tourist destinations within urban areas.
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