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CULTURAL HERITAGE AND SOCIO-SPATIAL TRANSFORMATIONS: THE EXAMPLE OF RAB

The aim of the paper is to analyse spatial transformations and the importance of the cultural heritage of the city of Rab for the island's identity and local community. In order to achieve the aim, research was conducted using the survey method (N=165) and interviews in 2021 and 2022. Participants highlighted the natural beauty of the island, its cultural heritage and tourism as the most important elements of Rab's identity. Survey data shows that 84% of respondents agree that the cultural heritage of the island of Rab is important for the local community, 88% of respondents also believe that the cultural heritage of the island of Rab is an important part of the local identity. Most respondents agree that the cultural heritage of the island of Rab is an important part of the tourist offer. Due to the intensive spatial transformations, they also point out that it is necessary to better regulate reconstruction and the construction of new buildings on the island, and in the historical centre of the city of Rab.

cultural heritage, spatial transformations, island, identity, Rab, tourism, local community, spatial sustainability

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