Cemeteries as a Part of Green Infrastructure and Tourism

The world’s population and the proportion of it living in cities urban areas has exploded recent decades. In European Union, 62% lives 80% suburban areas, these proportions are projected to increase further coming It long been researched proven that ‘urban greenery’ can play a major role mitigating so-called heat island effect, during COVID-19 pandemic daily recreation come forefront. combined memorial, recreational, touristic use cemeteries help ensure their economic management, thus long-term preservation value. international tourism model managing as tourist attractions already exists; however, this is not yet part conventional practice. addition traditional cemetery (e.g., visiting graves celebrities or enjoying artistic treasures values), used venues for events sports activities. Western Europe forest park have established since 19th century, large green open spaces prerequisite public parks. Thus, parks common if quite specific Our aim with article identify space values Budapest’s cemeteries, well-known cultural architectural significance, well define potential means involvement tourism-related Another our study raise awareness within profession potentially wider attractions. We consider important draw attention decision-makers significance greenspace when preserving reusing closed cemeteries. Based on work, other Hungary exploit