Znaczenie i rola drogi Świętego Jakuba w rozwoju turystyki międzynarodowej w strefie pogranicza Polski z Niemcami

Abstract

The border areas of Poland and Germany are characterized by a rich multicultural heritage and similar natural potential, and this greatly facilitates the organization of international projects and tourist ventures. A positive example of mutual cooperation in the field of tourism is the reconstruction of the historic pilgrimage route “The Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago)” connecting objects of the sacral architecture in Polish and German border areas. The purpose of the paper was to show the importance and role of the European Saint James Way in the development of international tourism at the Polish-German border. Statistical data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS) for 2015 and the results of surveys conducted in 2014-2017 were used in the paper. The results of the research show that the historical Saint James Way promotes both Polish and German culture and history. It contributes to the improvement of road infrastructure and the revitalization of sacral monuments, cultural objects and sports facilities. Funds for this purpose are obtained from the European Regional Development Fund.

Keywords

• international tourism
• border-adjacent areas of Poland and Germany
• pilgrimage routes