Understanding and Managing Risk in Historic Areas: A Multi-hazard Vulnerability Assessment of the Historic City Centre of Guimarães, Portugal

A multi-hazard vulnerability assessment of the Historic Centre of Guimarães, Portugal, reveals critical insights into the city's exposure to flood and fire risks. The study identifies key indicators of sensitivity and exposure, providing a foundation for cost-efficient risk reduction strategies tailored to historic urban areas. By analyzing on-site data collected over different periods using two index-based methodologies, researchers mapped vulnerability outputs via GIS tools, enhancing readability and analysis. This approach offers practical guidance for managing threats in culturally significant yet vulnerable regions.

Baquedano-Juliá, P., Navia Miranda, F., Graus, S., & Ferreira, T. M. (2025). Understanding and Managing Risk in Historic Areas: A Multi-hazard Vulnerability Assessment of the Historic City Centre of Guimarães, Portugal. 3D Research Challenges in Cultural Heritage IV, 46–57. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-93753-8_3