3DPAST

Discover 8 World Heritage sites of vernacular architecture in Europe.

Discover detailed information regarding 8 case studies with Outstanding Universal Value, from all corners of Europe:

- Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture, Azores, Portugal.

- Historic Walled Town of Cuenca, Spain.

- Historic Centre of the City of Pienza, Italy.

- Old Rauma Finland.

- Villages with Fortified Churches in Transylvania, Romania.

- Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra, Albania.

- Chorá (Historic Center) on the Island of Patmos, Greece.

- Upper Svaneti, Georgia.

Features:

- Detailed descriptions of settlements and building culture.

- Extensive photographic coverage.

- Diagrams and detailed drawing explaining building features.

- AR experiences for when visiting each site.

- AR experiences in connection with 3DPAST Project book “From Vernacular to World Heritage”, by UNIFI Press

3DPast App is the result of 3DPAST project developed under the framework of the CREATIVE PROGRAMME, from the European Commission, by ESG/ Escola Superior Gallaecia (Portugal), as Project Leader; with the partnership of UNIFI/ Università degli Studi di Firenze (Italy), and UPV/ Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain).

The project received the support of ICOMOS International – International Council on Monuments and Sites, Chair UNESCO-Earthen Architecture, Building Cultures & Sustainable Development, ICOMOS-ISCEAH (International Scientific Committee of Earthen Architectural Heritage), ICOMOS-CIAV (Vernacular Architecture International Committee), and ICOMOS-CIPA (Heritage Documentation).

3DPAST aims to share vernacular architecture quality and its intangible local know-how, regarding preservation of authenticity and integrity in World Heritage sites; to explore the inhabited heritage experience through different dimensions; to interconnect architecture, history and intangible culture with creativity and technology, in a genuine trans-disciplinary way; to bring to light vernacular and traditional know-how to the new generations; to enhance and to preserve the architectural building cultures of World Heritage; to stimulate and improve the cultural sector regarding heritage knowledge across Europe.

The App is available in English.