Industrial Heritage Touristic Capitalization In A Historical Town

The industrial heritage, especially the architectural one, represents an important cultural resource nowadays. Generally, it is in a precarious state of preservation and a predominantly private property. Its conservation and revitalization involve the conversion of the primary function, and this involves many factors - political, social and economic. The paper presents the possibility of capitalizing on this type of heritage in a historical city, from the perspective of the local community. The results of the research show that its inclusion in the urban structure has multiple advantages - improving the quality of life, social and environmental benefits. Local communities and other stakeholders can influence the decisions regarding the future conservation and capitalization of these elements of post-industrial heritage as potential tourist locations, thus developing new alternatives to traditional tourism.