Defensive Strongholds and Fortified Castles in Poland-From the Art of Fortifications to Tourist Attractions

The scientific problem undertaken is the importance of castles for the functioning of cultural tourism in the opinion of the inhabitants of Central Europe. What is the use of medieval monuments for the art of fortifications today? The main method of research is a diagnostic survey carried out with the use of a survey on a group of N, important according to the statistics in the number of n = 614 respondents. Statistical analyzes were performed using Statistica version 13.3. On the basis of the presented research results, it can be concluded that the interests of the respondents are very broad and varied. Taking into account the relatively large group of respondents, the research results can be considered reliable. An important goal was supplementing the knowledge, meeting the needs of learning about history, and getting acquainted with the prevailing historical tradition in castles of Europe. The questions presented here accent the interests of castles for the functioning of cultural tourism in the opinion of the inhabitants of Central Europe.

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The research investigates the significance of castles for cultural tourism in the perspective of Central Europe inhabitants. The survey results indicate that respondents have a wide and diverse range of interests. With a relatively large sample size, the research findings can be considered reliable. The study aims to supplement knowledge, meet educational needs, and explore the prevailing historical traditions in European castles.