Projects supporting soft tourism in regions of Muránska Planina and Poloniny

 The investment supports green projects in the national parks of Muránska Planina and Poloniny. This is linked to the reform of natural conservation and revitalisation of the countryside. In particular, the investment aims at developing a soft tourism in the two pilot areas. By protecting ecosystems, it will also contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation.

In April 2022, the investment schemes for the two national parks were published. Overall, 15 projects from Muránska planina and 13 projects from Poloniny were selected and are being implemented with EUR 17 million worth of Recovery and Resilience Facility financing. The projects support the creation of new jobs, the reconstruction of cycling routes, the development of recreation zones and nature trails and the renovation of parks and culturally important buildings. Additionally, the Poloniny national park will benefit from the construction of a museum of crafts, a museum of Rusyn culture as well as an astronomical observatory.

The Recovery and Resilience Facility provides funding of 15,9 mil EUR.

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