Cultural aspect of sentimental tourism within Ukrainian-Polish border

Abstract

Ukrainian cultural heritage in Poland and Polish on the territories of Ukraine (especially western oblasts) create a potent base in expanding of sentimental tourism. Interaction of past periods between Ukraine and Poland, mutual history and tourist’s family affair, motivate to travel with such a goal. These events left a particular trace, for instance: proper history facts in books and various touristic objects (historical and cultural memorials) on the western side of Ukraine and eastern side of Poland. This work should represent the main aim of sentimental tourism, the definition from various scientists, personal investigation wich leads to a better understanding of such trip. The methods of research: theoretical, historical, graphical, analysis and synthesis of the literature, survey. Results: the concept of sentimental tourism from different scientists is given; characteristic of Ukrainian-Polish areas in table and map is included; the results of own investigation (survey of respondents) in tables and diagrams is provided.