Digital technologies for accessible and sustainable cultural tourism. A project for the enhancement of Baroque Turin routes

Abstract

[EN] This contribution follows on from the author's previous research about the recognition and geometric and morphological analysis of more than 70 Baroque atria covered by unitary and complex vaults in the Turin historic center. The subsequent stages of the research involved the proposal of a route for tourists interested in mathematical disciplines, the digital survey of a selection of the atria considered, and the experimentation of augmented reality (AR) for the communication and inclusive use of the cognitive content collected during the study phases. The latest activities were carried out in the ambit of the project "Nuevas tecnologías para el análisis y conservación del patrimonio arquitectónico" funded by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and University of Spain, which allowed Concepción López (UPV) to join the Politecnico di Torino research group, and the AR experiments conducted in collaboration with Valerio Palma, from Shazarch start-up devoted to digital solution for heritage. The current proposal aims to communicate, spread, share, and finally, involve the community in the safeguarding and valorization of Architectural and Urban Heritage in Turin. Digital technologies are involved at every stage of the process, from analysis through digital survey to interpretation through 3D models to communication and fruition through web, AR, and VR. Turin Baroque atria are little known and rarely visited by the public, especially if intended as a system. This led us to think of creating thematic routes with a focus on accessibility and sustainability and dedicated not only to specialists but also to citizens, making them aware of and part of a common heritage and to the tourists who are looking for unusual cultural itineraries. A dozen thematic paths aim to give back the complexity of the cultural heritage under investigation by linking the knowledge involved to allow different and personalized visit experiences concerning the type of user and his interests.

[ES] This contribution follows previous research about the recognition and geometric and morphological analysis of more than 70 Baroque atria covered by unitary and complex vaults in Turin city centre, the digital survey, and the AR experiments aimed at the presentation of the research’s results. The current proposal aims to communicate, spread, share, and finally, involve the community in the safeguarding and valorising of Architectural and Urban Heritage in Turin. Turin Baroque atria are little known and rarely visited by the public, especially if intended as a system. This led us to think of creating thematic routes with a focus on accessibility and sustainability and dedicated not only to specialists but also to citizens, making them aware of and part of a common heritage and to the tourists looking for unusual cultural itineraries. A dozen thematic paths aim to give back the complexity of the Cultural Heritage under investigation by linking the knowledge involved to allow different and personalised visit experiences concerning the type of user and his interests.