Development of rural tourism in the territory of Ungheni region through sustainable use of natural environment resources
The purpose of the modular project carried out in 2017-2018 was the construction of an Informational and Educational Centre (to replace an old, dilapidated building in the Plaiul Fagului National Park), to support the development of tourism and establish a rural tourism cluster. In the first year of the project (2017), the modernized building was brought to a shell stage. Renovation work was completed in 2018 and crowned with an official opening ceremony. The Centre, situated in the Radeni locality, is the focal point of rural tourism in Ungheni raion. All information about interesting places in the region and current tourist and cultural offerings can be obtained here. The Moldovan Ungheni raion, with 117,000 inhabitants, is located near the border with Romania. Thanks to its rich natural and cultural resources, it offers a huge potential for developing rural tourism. Beech forests in Ungheni spread over 30,000 hectares, some of them within the borders of the Plaiul Fagului National Park. 32 folklore groups are active here and craftsmanship is flourishing, with many craftspeople devoted to sculpture, embroidery and pottery
IMPLEMENTING ENTITY Romincka Forest Fund
PLACE OF IMPLEMENTATION Moldova, Ungheni region, Radeni locality, the Plaiul Fagului National Park
CO-FINANCING PLN 598,141