Literarne poti kot orodje ohranjanja dediščine in razvoja turizma : primer poti Dragotina Ketteja
Itinerari letterari come strumenti di tutela del patrimonio e sviluppo del turismo : il caso del percorso di Dragotin Kette

slovenian

2026

volume 36, issue 1

communication of heritage   inclusion of stakeholders   literary heritage   literary routes   literary tourism

Zgodovinsko društvo za južno Primorsko
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

Local literary heritage is becoming increasingly interesting in the time of growing globalization, as it serves numerous functions, including promoting economic development, education, and critical thinking. Ethnolo-gists and tourism researchers emphasize the role of participation and the “bottom-up” approach in achieving sustainability. Regarding all this, literary routes have become recognized tools in tourism for redirecting tourists and enriching destination experiences, thereby increasing its attractiveness and revenue. In Slovenia, routes like the Cankar Route and the Gregorčič Route are significant parts of cultural identity. This article focuses on the literary route of Dragotin Kette (1876–1899) in Ilirska Bistrica and considers literary routes and the formation of tourist experiences through the paradigm of posthumanism. With a posthumanistic approach, literary routes also incorporate the natural environment and living beings, promoting empathy and exploring the social and cultural contexts of literary works. Technology, such as mobile applications and augmented reality, further enhances the tourist experience. The renovation of Kette‘s Route in Ilirska Bistrica highlights the importance of revitalizing literary heritage by involving various stakeholders and technol-ogy that enables interactive interpretation. Cooperation and co-creation with local communities promotes sustainable tourism and healthy living. Proper communication and interpretation of literary heritage, though, are essential for transmitting historical and cultural values and for encouraging dialogue in society.

27.10.2026