Cultural Landscape Approach to Revive Kasultanan Banten Lama as a Sustainable Tourism Destination

Abstract

To improve development and the environment in the Strategic Area of ​​Banten Province, the Government of Banten Province held activities to identify the sites and heritage buildings and environmental quality in the Old Banten Area (Kawasan Banten Lama), which is located in Serang City and Regency. This activity aims to evaluate and develop the regional potential to become input in determining policy direction in sustainable development to increase local productivity, socio-economic added value, and the quality of the urban landscape in the area of heritage tourism. The quality of the urban landscape is a combination of the city's shape and the elements within it, including the natural landscape and the built environment, to become a Heritage Cultural Landscape. This study employs a qualitative approach, with data collection methods including site observations, interviews with local stakeholders, and analysis of historical and architectural records. The findings contribute to sustainable tourism practices by providing insights into how heritage tourism can enhance local socio-economic conditions while preserving cultural and environmental values.  The final result of this project is to provide a visual description and data regarding the existing conditions of the Old Banten Area along with conceptual ideas for alternative architectural designs as a future plan to improve the function of the Old Banten Area as a Heritage Tourism Destination.