WEEK 7

HERITAGE TOURISM

Specific Types of Heritage Tourism

A. Literary Tourism
 Travel to "literary places," linked to writers (e.g., their homes or birthplaces)
and/or the settings of their novels.

TOP TEN WORLD LITERARY DESTINATIONS

1. London, UK

 The capital of the UK is also the world’s literature centre. Many famous authors were
either born or spent part of their lives here and even more writers used it as a setting for
their stories. Admirers of Charles Dickens may for example visit his home, nowadays a
museum, lovers of the detective story writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle will probably enjoy
a guided tour around the places Sherlock Holmes visited, stayed at or just mentioned
during his investigations, especially the famous residence in 221B Baker Street. Other
famous London residents are e.g. Geoffrey Chaucer, John Keats or H.G. Wells.

2. Stratford-upon-Avon, UK

 There are only few people around the world who have never heard of William
Shakespeare. The famous play-writer was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, a town that has
thus become one of the most visited literary destinations worldwide receiving about three
million visitors a year. Here, you can visit Shakespeare’s birthplace, museum, theatre and
many other attractions – Stratford is simply the place for the literature enthusiasts.

3. Edinburgh, Scotland

 From the classics of world literature, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir Walter Scott or Robert
Louis Stevenson lived and wrote here. Nowadays, the city has its literary symbol – J.K.
Rowling, the author of the famous stories of Harry Potter. If you want to see all the city’s
literature giants, just go visit the Writer’s Museum. It is definitely worth mentioning that
Edinburgh has been declared the first UNESCO City of Literature.
4. Dublin, Ireland

 Ireland and especially its capital Dublin has always been a centre of new ideas. Just think
of James Joyce’s Dubliners or Ulysses. Joyce is of course not the only Irish innovator. In
the 20th century, Samuel Becket followed his footsteps with the absurd drama concept. In
addition to the visit of the Dublin Writers’ Museum and the National Library of Ireland,
visitors should for sure go for the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl.

5. New York City, USA

 It would be a surprise if a city as big as the Big Apple would not have “produced” some
brilliant literary minds. NYC was for some time the home of many important authors of
the Beat Generation, for example Jack Kerouac or Allen Ginsberg. It was also a scene of
one of the literary revolutions of the 20th century – the Harlem Renaissance that
“discovered” the nowadays famous and respected Afro-American writers like Zora Neale
Hurston or Langston Hughes.

6. Concord, MA, USA

 Even though Concord is but a small town of about 20,000 people, it played a significant
role in the history of American literature. The most important writers of their time, Ralph
Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne, lived here in the 1800s and Henry David
Thoreau, American philosopher and writer, was born here in 1817.

7. Paris, France

 Paris has a long literary history as it has long been a centre of French and European
culture where artist from near and far gathered to live their lives the way they wanted and
felt obliged to. Beginning with the giants of French literature such as Voltaire, Victor
Hugo, Alexander Dumas or Honore de Balzac and ending with American natives who
fled to Paris for religious or personal freedom, Gertrude Stein, Ernest Hemingway or
Francis Scott Fitzgerald to name but a few.
8. San Francisco, CA, USA

 San Francisco as well as NYC is also connected especially with the Beat Generation.
After leaving the Big Apple for various reasons, Ginsberg and Kerouac set up their lives
here and brought with them their literary style as well as groups of fans from all over the
States. Also Henry Miller, the author of Tropic of Cancer, spent some time around and
described these years in his autobiography Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus
Bosch. Fans of the Beatniks should not miss the Vesuvio Café, a place very popular with
Jack Kerouac.

9. Rome, Italy

 Rome is the birthplace and home of many famous ancient writers and philosophers who
influenced the European art and understanding of the world massively, such as Virgil, the
author of The Aeneid. From the more recent authors, Percy Shelley with his wife Mary
Shelley, Keats or Henry James let themselves be inspired by the ancient beauty of the
once so powerful city.

10. St Petersburg, Russia

 Russian literature is famous for very very very long historical novels with many
characters and a complicated plot, most of which have posed a threat to all high school
students around Europe since the day they were published. In St. Petersburg, some of the
most important authors of these huge works were born or lived – Leo Tolstoy, Anton
Chekhov, Alexander Pushkin or Fyodor Dostoevsky. The last one named – Dostoevsky –
has a museum in his former apartment dedicated to his life, work and death.
B. Religious Tourism
TOP TEN
RELIGIOUS DESTINATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES

1. Monasterio de Tarlac, San Jose, Tarlac

 Located at Brgy. Lubigan San Jose, Tarlac’s Eco-Tourism Park, Monasterio de Tarlac
was constructed to serve as hermitage for monks. Now, it also stands as a popular place
of worship for Catholics. The church’s proud white façade is a welcoming sight after a
long journey to the province.
 There’s also a 30-foot high statue of the Risen Christ, which is reminiscent of Rio de
Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer.

2. Kamay ni Hesus Shrine, Lucban, Quezon

 Kamay ni Hesus Shrine located at the foot of Mt. Banahaw in Quezon is not just known
for its towering 50-ft statue of the Ascending Christ and 305-step grotto with statues of
the Stations of the Cross. It’s also a favourite destination of many Catholics for the
healing masses led by healing priest Rev. Fr. Joseph Ayala Faller.
 For those looking for a spiritual retreat, Noah’s Ark was constructed to provide sanctuary
and guidance to lost or tired souls.

3. National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, Marilao, Bulacan

 Many pilgrims find healing at the flowing water found at the basement of the National
Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Marilao, Bulacan. The shrine also has life-sized Stations of
the Cross statues, perfect for those doing Visita Iglesia.
 The shrine also boasts of the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Grotto of the
Resurrection and the Little Poland Museum, which depicts the life of Pop John Paul II.
4. National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, Antipolo, Rizal

 Also known as the Virgin of Antipolo, the statue of the Black Madonna is a wooden
image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, brought to the country in 1626 aboard the
galleon Almirante. The 17th century image has been attracting devotees since the
19th century, and it is believed to be miraculous. Even during the construction of the
church, the statue would mysteriously disappear and would be found on top of
a tipolo tree. The statue had been temporarily placed in Cavite and even brought back to
Mexico a couple of times, but it’s now in its permanent home in Antipolo, Rizal.

5. Tatlong Krus, Paete, Laguna

 On the peak of Mount Humarap in Paete, Laguna, you’ll find three, white, tall crosses,
with a majestic view of a small town and Laguna de Bay behind it. It’s a well-known
pilgrimage destination among locals. The Tatlong Krus can be reached after a small
climb up the hill, and you’ll also pass by the Matabungka Falls along the way.
 As the crosses are also seen from the town, it’s a popular landmark of Paete, a town
known for the artisan craft woodcarving.

6. Pink Sisters Convent, Tagaytay

 Named after the nuns wearing pink sister uniform, Pink Sisters Convent in Tagaytay is
popular among pilgrims. Nuns take turns praying in front of the altar, so there’s always a
sister praying 24/7. Visitors can submit prayer request through a dropbox.

7. Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan

 A well-known religious and ecological destination in Bulacan, Our Lady of Lourdes

Grotto is a replica of France’s Lourdes grotto. For faith seekers doing Visita Iglesia, the
14 Stations of the Cross are depicted through life-sized statues at Calvary Hill.  There’s
also a Rosary Hill featuring 155 large beads, and a natural spring known to have healing
powers is located below the Our Lady statue.
8. Regina Rica Queen of the Holy Rosary, Tanay, Rizal

 The astounding 71-foot-tall statue of the Queen of the Holy Rosary is a sight to behold
once you enter the compound. Devotees flock the 14-hectare sanctuary managed by
Dominican sisters to pray, to contemplate, and to see for themselves the bigger-than-life
statue of the Queen. The place of worship has a waterfall, a creek, and an estimate of
10,000 trees, helping devotees commune with God and with nature.

9. Monte Maria Shrine, Alfonso, Cavite

 Aside from the Marian shrine itself, the relocated Monte Maria site in Alfonso, Cavite is
visited by many because of the mass of the healing priest Father Fernando Suarez.
Though the construction is still on-going, it’s a popular place of worship for the sick
and persons with disabilities.

10. Banal na Bunduk Dalan Ning Krus, Mt. Arayat, Magalang, Pampanga

 Banal na Bunduk Dalan Ning Krus, or Holy Mountain Way of the Cross, is found at the
foot of Mt. Arayat. Life-sized statues depicting the 14 stations of the cross lead the way
to the mountain summit. Devotees who seek to pray and to sacrifice can consider this
destination.

C. Legacy Tourism
 Travel related to genealogical endeavors, e.g., to search for information on, or to feel
more connected to, ancestors and ancestral roots
D. Historaunts/eatertainment
 Restaurants as heritage attractions, providing not just food and beverages, but a complete
tourist experience
E. Dark tourism/thano tourism
 Travel to places associated with death, disaster or other tragic or gruesome occurrences.
F. Industrial heritage tourism
 Visits to unused industrial sites such as former collieries and factories