Castles in the landscape of the Moravian-Silesian borderland – new forms of presentation of unused historical buildings

Providing protection tools and adequate use of castles without preserved facility, severely affected with discontinuity of historical development after 1945, are the main aims of the project. There are objects carrying the most important cultural and historical identity values of local communities despite of all the losses. The project follows the historical centers importance with sustainable restoration concept development. They have also potential to develop the regional tourism and related social, cultural and economical aspects. Model presentations based on examples of three selected castles from the Moravian-Silesian borderland will be created – exhibitions supplemented with critical catalogues and at least medium-term use. The interdisciplinary approach will be applied during the preparation. Different methods of monument research and exploration as well as modern documentation and analytical methods will be used, in cultural and historical landscape values of selected objects research and presentation too. The most suitable methods of presentation will be chosen for each object. Verified procedures can be applied, new approaches (using interactivity in various forms) too. The consecution defined for owners and administrators of similar objects will be created. We will be able to identify the suitable narratives for objects and presentation principles with respect to monument values. Another of the main aims is the creation of two interactive specialized maps with professional content, which document the castle buildings in the region and passportize the cultural and historical values of the Janovice estate. The results of the research will also be disseminated through audiovisual production with a professional screenplay. The project and its results have enormous potential to prove how the presented specific monument section, often perceived as a burden, can be a great opportunity for the region thanks to its authenticity and it shows ways how to use it.