Reconstrucción 3D histórica y difusión digital del patrimonio arquitectónico en peligro: el caso del Monasterio de Nuestra Señora del Risco (Amavida, Ávila)

A groundbreaking digital approach successfully reconstructs the Monasterio de Nuestra Señora del Risco, a UNESCO-listed site in Ávila, Spain, capturing its 18th-century splendor and documenting its historical transformations. Using 3D modeling and virtual 4D tours, researchers integrated architectural elements, site characteristics, and functional insights, while also tracking displaced original components. This method overcomes traditional limitations by providing an immersive, interpretative experience that enhances understanding of the monastery's cultural significance. The study highlights how digital techniques can preserve endangered heritage by offering a detailed, atmospheric recreation of its past, including interior decor, furniture, and lighting, to convey its historical and spiritual essence. The project also addresses unique challenges posed by the monastery's irregular terrain, setting a precedent for similar reconstructions.

Jiménez Zazo, S., Villanueva Llauradó, P., Sánchez-Aparicio, L. J., & Maté-González, M. Á. (2025). 3D historical reconstruction and digital dissemination of endangered architectural heritage: the case of the Monasterio de Nuestra Señora del Risco (Amavida, Ávila). Virtual Archaeology Review, 17(34), 115–141. https://doi.org/10.4995/var.2024.23743