Associate Professor Jasenka Kranjčević, PhD, from the Institute for Tourism delivered a lecture at the Rector’s Palace titled The Work of Builders, Architects, and Civil Engineers from the Czech Lands in the Dubrovnik Area. The lecture was organized by the Croatian Chamber of Architects – Dubrovnik Regional Board, the Society of Architects Dubrovnik, and the Dubrovnik Museums.
In her presentation, she outlined the results of her research on the contribution of Czech experts to the urban and tourism development of Dubrovnik and its surroundings.
Particular emphasis was placed on the influence of Czech capital and professionals on the development of tourism infrastructure in the early 20th century, including the expansion of the Hotel Imperial and the development of the hotel and seaside resort complex in Kupari. The lecture once again highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary research in the history of tourism, architecture, and space, as well as the need to recognize and valorize international influences that have shaped Dubrovnik’s tourism identity.
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