A Sense of Place: Interpreting Manorial Culture in Modern Tourism

The conference theme was "A Sense of Place: Interpreting Manorial Culture in Modern Tourism." It explored the intangible value of manor and country houses beyond monetary gains — values that distinguish this sector from all other tourist offerings.

 

 

Conference Themes

The conference examined the development of manor houses as a tourist destination and their historical transition to becoming ‘public property’ :

 

  • Early Modern Beginnings
  • Transitions in the 20th Century
  • Difficult legacies — Poland
  • Difficult Legacies — Baltic Countries
  • Narratives
  • Site-Specific Approaches