Cuenca (Spain), World Heritage City. Analysis of Vernacular Architecture and Management Strategies

A study on Cuenca, Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage city, reveals that its vernacular architecture and management strategies serve as a successful model for other World Heritage sites. The research, part of the 3DPast-Living & virtual visiting European World Heritage project, analyzed nine case studies across Europe, focusing on inhabited vernacular architecture with preserved traditional techniques. Using advanced 3D methodologies, the study identified key characteristics that contributed to Cuenca's World Heritage status and evaluated effective management strategies. These insights offer practical lessons for cities facing similar challenges, emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural heritage while adapting to modern demands.

García-Soriano, L., Cristini, V., & Diodato, M. (2020). CUENCA (SPAIN), WORLD HERITAGE CITY. ANALYSIS OF VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLIV-M-1-2020, 529–533. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-xliv-m-1-2020-529-2020