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: Received: 29 October 2024 / Approved: 31 October 2024 / Online: 31 October 2024 (15:17:20 CET)
How to cite:
Rosser, P.; Soler, S. In the Footsteps of Tradition: Reinventing the Paths of the Santa Faz within the Paradigm of Sustainability and Territorial Development in Alicante. Preprints2024, 2024102586. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2586.v1
Rosser, P.; Soler, S. In the Footsteps of Tradition: Reinventing the Paths of the Santa Faz within the Paradigm of Sustainability and Territorial Development in Alicante. Preprints 2024, 2024102586. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2586.v1
Rosser, P.; Soler, S. In the Footsteps of Tradition: Reinventing the Paths of the Santa Faz within the Paradigm of Sustainability and Territorial Development in Alicante. Preprints2024, 2024102586. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2586.v1
APA Style
Rosser, P., & Soler, S. (2024). In the Footsteps of Tradition: Reinventing the Paths of the Santa Faz within the Paradigm of Sustainability and Territorial Development in Alicante. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2586.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Rosser, P. and Seila Soler. 2024 "In the Footsteps of Tradition: Reinventing the Paths of the Santa Faz within the Paradigm of Sustainability and Territorial Development in Alicante" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2586.v1
Abstract
The Santa Faz Pilgrimage, with over 600 years of history and as Spain’s second most significant pilgrimage, is at a critical point due to urbanization and inadequate planning. This study ex-plores revitalizing and enhancing the historical Santa Faz routes, integrating cultural tourism, environmental sustainability, and socioeconomic benefits. Recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage, the pilgrimage impacts Alicante’s cultural landscape, yet faces pressure from modern urban development. Using a multidisciplinary approach aligned with the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, the study proposes alternative routes, such as a “green route” through ancient paths and water routes, a Villafranqueza route, and one from the former Monastery of Los Ánge-les. These paths would be revived through local reforestation, sustainable tourism infrastructure, and rest areas for pilgrims. The restoration of the Santa Faz paths is seen as vital for cultural her-itage conservation, sustainable tourism, and job creation, with both opportunities and challenges in integrating these routes into the Council of Europe’s Cultural Routes. The study advocates modifying the urban plan and promoting employment in heritage and tourism management, em-phasizing the need for ongoing research and cross-disciplinary collaboration to secure the long-term preservation and development of these culturally significant spaces.
Keywords
Cultural Heritage Preservation; Sustainable Tourism; Pilgrimage Routes; Santa Faz Pilgrimage; Community Engagement
Subject
Arts and Humanities, Religious Studies
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