摘要：The issue of researching, conserving and presenting late mediaeval and early modern cities and fortresses of continental Croatia has become a large problem in a time of world economic crisis. This has developed from several different factors. Old cities and fortresses are mainly structures of large dimensions and unkempt, often located in isolated areas and overgrown with thick vegetation. Furthermore, adequate blueprint documentation and complete historically archived studies exist for only a small number of old cities and fortresses. However, the greatest problems are their large quantity and a chronic lack of financial resources. From the above mentioned, it is obvious that solving one of the problems inevitably means emphasizing another (ex. for creating detailed documentation of the existing state of a structure it is necessary to remove the vegetation surrounding and covering it which speeds up the decay of the object). Therefore, it is very important to attempt to define several steps (management models) for conscientious maintenance of old cities and fortresses, based on objective criteria, pragmatic viewpoints and economic principles of cultural management. These steps will also encompass the issues and interrelatedness of securing access to the structures (removing vegetation, clearing an access path), creation of blueprint documentation, research (archaeological, conservational, historical, archival and others), measures and methods for conservation, restoration, presenting and promotion, long term maintenance and clear definition, and alignment of value, vision, mission, goals and economic factors. The study presents two models of management. The first model is related to objects which, regardless of positive cultural, historical, scientific, aesthetic and sociological values have negative economic characteristics. In order to ensure their long-term maintenance, and in accordance with financial possibilities, a digital database of the existing state recorded with 3D laser scanning technology is being compiled. Creating this database and yearly monitoring of the condition of the structures will enable the creation of a priority list of endangered monumental heritage and allow for determination of precise investments. This model was presented based on the example of the old city Zrin. The second management model refers to those structures whose SWOT and CB analyses justify further investments from research to revitalizing. Positive results are presented using the „On the paths of the Moslavina forest heritage“ and „fortresses of the Petrinja region“ projects. These positive results include using the management models with the goal of maximizing positive effects on heritage and cultural tourism, strengthening social values and supporting the development of the local economy.
