Industrial Areas and the Modern Industrialized City as a Determinant of Urban Tourism Development

The relics of old industry are the rich source of knowledge and making them available to the wide circle of visitors is the manifestation of escuing and protecting the industrial culture heritage. Using these objects for touristic purposes is a big chance of development of urban-industrial areas and frequently becomes the main determinant of the development of the areas the splendour of which has already passed. The study shows many successful examples of modernization and revitalization of antique postindustrail objects within Europe and Poland. Keeping the old form of the objects and introducing their modern usage for touristic purposes enables to preserve the characteristic elements of urban landscape. It enables to preserve the cultural identity in strongly industrialized cities and regions and has a stimulating influence on the functioning of economy both locally and nationally