Laser Scanning Investigation and Geophysical Monitoring to Characterise Cultural Heritage Current State and Threat by Traffic-Induce Vibrations: The Villa Farnesina in Rome

Traffic-induced vibrations near Rome's Villa Farnesina, despite being below international safety thresholds, pose ongoing risks to its Renaissance frescoes—including works by Raphael—due to their documented susceptibility to damage. A combined approach using terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) and geophysical monitoring (GM) revealed persistent cracks and deteriorations in the frescoes, even after past restorations, while GM tracked real-time vibration impacts across different floors of the building. The study underscores the need for continuous monitoring at this UNESCO-listed site, located adjacent to one of Rome's busiest roads, to mitigate long-term risks from traffic and historical structural vulnerabilities.

Costanzo, A., Falcone, S., La Piana, C., Lapenta, V., Musacchio, M., Sgamellotti, A., & Buongiorno, M. F. (2022). Laser Scanning Investigation and Geophysical Monitoring to Characterise Cultural Heritage Current State and Threat by Traffic-Induce Vibrations: The Villa Farnesina in Rome. Remote Sensing, 14(22), 5818. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs14225818