Monitorare per conservare: il caso della Torre Ghirlandina di Modena

A counterintuitive decrease in the tilt of Modena’s leaning Ghirlandina Tower following the 2012 Emilia earthquakes challenges conventional seismic response models and underscores the value of long-term structural monitoring for UNESCO-listed heritage sites. The study, which analyzed real-time data from recent seismic events, demonstrates how observational methods—borrowed from geotechnical engineering—can guide conservation strategies without invasive interventions. This approach aligns with the principle of minimal intervention while addressing the complexities of buildings with layered historical stratifications. The findings highlight the need for adaptive monitoring frameworks to safeguard cultural heritage against seismic risks.

Coïsson, E., Ferrari, L., & Zanazzi, E. (2023). Monitorare per conservare: il caso della Torre Ghirlandina di Modena. Restauro Archeologico, 30(1). https://doi.org/10.36253/rar-14306