The influence of cultural tourism on the culture of region

This master‘s work discus the phenomena of cultural tourism and its influence on the culture of region through economical, social, environmental and cultural perspectives. Starting from the beginnings of cultural tourism and ending with present actualities of cultural tourism in regional dimensions – including the development of cultural tourism in the regions that are tourism destinations, with its highly expressed cultural identity. This writing work analyzes the impact of cultural tourism on the inhabitants of the region in cultural and identity terms. And also presents the advantages and disadvantages of the development of this kind of tourism in the region. The main purpose of this work is to analyze the influence of cultural tourism on the culture of region with a special regard to Lithuanian region of Dzūkija. This master’s work consists of three main parts: 1. Tourism and one of its type – cultural tourism – survey; 2. The impact of cultural tourism; 3. The influence of cultural tourism on the culture of Dzūkija region This writing work can be useful for tourism, communication and information students, tourism and heritage specialists, cultural institutions and etc