Interpreting historic and cultural landscapes.: Potentials and risks in Geographical Information Systems building for knowledge and management

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) can effectively support the management of UNESCO World Heritage Sites by integrating multidisciplinary landscape analysis, but risks of ambiguity arise when combining descriptive and management-oriented data. A study on the 'Residences of the Royal House of Savoy' demonstrates that GIS must balance holistic interpretative layers with precise spatial representation to facilitate connections beyond administrative boundaries. The approach highlights historic, scenic, and environmental relationships while addressing challenges in geographical representation.

Cassatella, C., Volpiano, M., & Seardo, B. M. (2013). Interpreting historic and cultural landscapes.: Potentials and risks in Geographical Information Systems building for knowledge and management. 2013 Digital Heritage International Congress (DigitalHeritage), 107–110. https://doi.org/10.1109/digitalheritage.2013.6744739