Bystřice n. P. wants subsidies for the observatory and for the revival of Zubštejn
Bystřice nad Pernštejnem (Žďársko) - The town hall in Bystřice nad Pernštejnem wants to secure funding for a small observatory on Mount Hora, where a gallows once stood, as well as for the revitalization of the ruins of Zubštejn Castle. Both projects are expected to contribute to the development of tourism. They would cost a total of 30 million crowns. The city has now applied for support through the European Regional Operational Program. Bystřice's deputy mayor Josef Vojta (SNK) said this to journalists today.
The EU has already promised the city a grant for a large project, the Center for Green Knowledge, amounting to 150 million crowns. The opening of the extensive area featuring a rural open-air museum and a modern eco-pavilion is planned for May 2014. Other upcoming projects could further enrich the offerings. "It would be the cherry on top for tourism, and it would keep visitors here a bit longer," Vojta stated.
The city has been preparing both projects for over two years, but has not yet secured funding for them. The first project concerns the dominant feature of Bystřice - Mount Hora. In the area where the gallows used to be, a forest is growing. "About three years ago, the city announced a competition for the utilization of Mount Hora. There were several ideas, including a path of torment," Vojta explained.
The proposal by young architects to create a small public observatory won. The surrounding park should feature interesting elements inspired by astronomy, such as a sundial and a rotating bench over a map of the starry sky. The 15 million crown project also includes the creation of an access road, deforestation of the hill, and new plantings, including fruit trees.
The project to revitalize the former large Pernštejn estate of Zubštejn has comparable costs. The city would like to have two dozen solid wooden structures in the meadow by the ruins, which will resemble a medieval pre-castle. They will also serve as facilities for hosting festivals and other events at the castle. In previous years, the Bystřice town hall has already secured the static safety of this ruin through funding and built a safe access route for visitors. Nearly 20,000 visitors pass through the castle each year.
The EU has already promised the city a grant for a large project, the Center for Green Knowledge, amounting to 150 million crowns. The opening of the extensive area featuring a rural open-air museum and a modern eco-pavilion is planned for May 2014. Other upcoming projects could further enrich the offerings. "It would be the cherry on top for tourism, and it would keep visitors here a bit longer," Vojta stated.
The city has been preparing both projects for over two years, but has not yet secured funding for them. The first project concerns the dominant feature of Bystřice - Mount Hora. In the area where the gallows used to be, a forest is growing. "About three years ago, the city announced a competition for the utilization of Mount Hora. There were several ideas, including a path of torment," Vojta explained.
The proposal by young architects to create a small public observatory won. The surrounding park should feature interesting elements inspired by astronomy, such as a sundial and a rotating bench over a map of the starry sky. The 15 million crown project also includes the creation of an access road, deforestation of the hill, and new plantings, including fruit trees.
The project to revitalize the former large Pernštejn estate of Zubštejn has comparable costs. The city would like to have two dozen solid wooden structures in the meadow by the ruins, which will resemble a medieval pre-castle. They will also serve as facilities for hosting festivals and other events at the castle. In previous years, the Bystřice town hall has already secured the static safety of this ruin through funding and built a safe access route for visitors. Nearly 20,000 visitors pass through the castle each year.
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