Bologna porticoes project: A 3D repository for WHL UNESCO nomination

A high-quality, uniform 3D digital repository of Bologna's porticoes system—spanning over 40 km—was developed to support UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination. This innovative platform integrates historical, architectural, and management data through a controlled, low-cost photo-modeling process, enabling spatial and temporal navigation for citizens, tourists, and scholars. The system facilitates cross-media applications like mobile apps and augmented reality while fostering public engagement via social media. By centralizing diverse datasets into an interactive 3D interface, the project not only preserves Bologna's architectural heritage but also underscores its cultural and social significance as a communal space.

Apollonio, F. I., Gaiani, M., Fallavollita, F., Ballabeni, M., Zun, Z., Guidazzoli, A., Baglivo, A., Chiara, M., Felicori, M., & Virgolin, L. (2013). Bologna porticoes project: A 3D repository for WHL UNESCO nomination. 2013 Digital Heritage International Congress (DigitalHeritage), 563–570. https://doi.org/10.1109/digitalheritage.2013.6743797