Геокультурний потенціал і історико-культурні туристичні ресурси дуже малих міських поселень Львівської обл.

Abstract

The essence of the concept of “geo-cultural potential settlement” is uncovered. Leading role of ethnic and religious factors in the formation of geo-cultural potential of very small urban settlements is grounded. The main stages of transformation of ethnic and religious structure of the population of Lviv region are defined and her influence on the formation of the cultural heritage of small urban settlements. It is concluded that the basis of geo-cultural potential of very small urban settlements of the region are Ukrainian cultural traditions, combined with the experience of other ethnic groups, especially the Polish, German and Jewish. The differentiation of urban villages and small towns a concentration on features monuments are analyzed and its socio-geographic importance are defined. Some options for using geo-cultural potential of very small urban settlements in the tourism industry are outlined. Key words: cultural heritage, geo-cultural potential settlements, a small urban settlement, historical and cultural tourism resources, tourism.