Heritage trails are walking
trails
A trail, also known as a path or track, is an unpaved lane or small road usually passing through a natural area. In the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, a path or footpath is the preferred term for a pedestrian or hiking trail. ...
and driving routes in urban and rural settings that are identified by signage and guidebooks as relating to
cultural heritage. The heritage might be built architecture, or it can be a cultural heritage narrative. In most cases it is in public space.
The nature of the trail can be seen to be beneficial for community development, community participation, for discovering community heritage, and for involvement by community in developing the trails.
Heritage Walks are a means of discovering the undiscovered and undiscovered riches of the country. It contributes to the development of the city's history and character through the development of an interest in urban conservation activities and local community involvement. Heritage Walk can encourage people to support projects like conservation and protection of historical monuments by collecting authentic information about them and publishing them through various media. The residences of prominent citizens are also part of the heritage. Socially, heritage assets have the potential to contribute to the life and identity of an area. In many cases, they are places that are focal points for community activities, such as public halls, schools, mechanics' institutes, places of religious worship, and parks.
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See also
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National Historic Trail
The National Trails System is a series of trails in the United States designated "to promote the preservation of, public access to, travel within, and enjoyment and appreciation of the open-air, outdoor areas and historic resources of the Nati ...
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Heritage trails in Hong Kong
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W.A. Heritage Trails Network
Notes
Further reading
* Ruitenberg, Claudia W. "Learning by Walking: Non-Formal Education as Curatorial Practice and Intervention in Public Space." ''International Journal of Lifelong Education'' 31, no. 3 (2012): 261-275.
* Wynn, Jonathan R. ''The Tour Guide: Walking and Talking New York''. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 2011.
* Wynn, Jonathan R. "City Tour Guides: Urban Alchemists at Work." ''City & Community'' 9, no. 2 (June 2010).
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