The aim of the project is the renovation of the iconic Beckov Castle – namely its West Palace, one of the most visited cultural tourism destination in western Slovakia. The West Palace after its restoration shall serve various purposes: leisure and educational purposes, social and cultural events, exhibitions including the one showing the history of Beckov Castle. The Norwegian project partner - The Norwegian University College for Agriculture and Rural Development shall help the applicant to involve people from local communities as well as transfer of knowledge and experience in the area. All target groups - visitors of the Beckov Castle, including participants of social events, especially families with children, seniors and disabled persons, shall benefit from the project.
Summary of bilateral results
The partner from Norway, Høgskulen for Grøn Utvikling has been a great support within Dragon project. This partnership had lots of good results and outcomes. The partnership gave this project a higher level of credibility and deepness, the partner adviced how to work with the local community, it helped the promoter to think differently about its assets, how it can capitalize on these assets and get the community more involved in the project results.
The promoter together with the partner organized several cultural, community and professional events. The bilateral seminar on 18 October 2022 was devoted to the use and involvement of communities in the development of tourism and culture itself, and it was very inspiring in many levels. It is estimated that beyond the project the partnership will continue to further communicate with the partner and to present the local community network has been improved and the promoter´s assets is used the adviced way.
Project details
Project info
Project grant
Grant financing
983557.00€
Final project cost
1079333.00€