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The Role of Literary Tourism in the Development of Urban Spaces (Case Study: Tomb of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahri)
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Abolfazl Ghanizade   , Amir Kashani Asl * 1, Zahra Afzali Goruh |
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Introduction: Literary tourism, as a branch of cultural tourism, combines the tourism industry with artistic and literary heritage, which originates from attractions related to literature. This type of tourism, which is carried out with the motivation of visiting places and works related to the lives of poets, writers, etc., while realizing cultural-literary synergy and preserving historical and cultural heritage, can be a stimulus and a tool for achieving sustainable urban development in It has different dimensions and provides opportunities for the growth and development of societies. In this regard, a case study of the tomb of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahri has been carried out to investigate the role of literary tourism in the development of urban spaces.
Materials: This research was conducted in the form of applied and descriptive-analytical research. After reviewing the theoretical concepts, the key and effective factors have been identified using experts' opinions, and the effects and types of variables have been measured using Micmac software.
Discussion and results: The results obtained from the table of factors influencing literary tourism indicate that components such as identity enhancement, promotion of local traditions and culture, optimal utilization of literary and artistic capacities, revival of local handicraft industries, optimal conservation of literary works and historical structures, increased social participation and justice, and inclusivity of urban spaces for various segments of society can have the greatest impact on the development of urban spaces with an emphasis on literary tourism.
Conclusion: A proper definition of the concepts of literary tourism and attention to the revival and promotion of literary heritage and identity, along with the utilization of existing capacities, with a long-term and strategic perspective, can lead to the sustainability and perpetuation of national, historical, and literary values. This type of tourism can provide a foundation for preserving and revitalizing cultures and national identities, as well as fostering economic, social, and physical development of cities, and laying the groundwork for creating opportunities for growth and development in urban spaces.
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| Keywords: urban tourism, urban spaces, development, Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahri tomb, Ahar |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
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Received: 2024/05/31 | Accepted: 2024/10/12
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