The naturalistic and environmental values of protected areas are usually well known, scientifically recognized and already
safeguarded. On the contrary, all the suggestive, symbolic, sensitive, artistic characteristics are not yet recognized with the
same accuracy, maybe due to their non material value and the impossibility of apply a scientific approach.
A “Place of Sense” is a place, in the mediterranean area of Europe, which has a deep meaning for the local population and the other visitors. It can be a place that evocate deep feelings and sensations, or a particular hearthbreaking point of view, an important place for customs and traditions, or a place which has been represented by artists (painters, photographers, filmmakers, poets...), a place
which is especially visited by tourists, or a place in which important historical events took place in the past and is still
impressed in the population.