Mapping landscape qualities across the inner Bradano valley by integrating GIS and RS applications to support sustainable tourism strategies

A novel approach integrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) reveals the hidden potential of the inner Bradano Valley, southeastern Italy, for sustainable tourism. The study demonstrates how seasonal landscape phenomena—such as cropland color contrasts—transform this otherwise uniform hilly region into a visually dynamic and culturally rich destination. By mapping static heritage elements alongside dynamic seasonal changes using multispectral satellite imagery, the research identifies key infrastructure like the UNESCO-listed Via Appia Regina Viarum and historical routes that enhance accessibility and slow tourism opportunities. This method supports interactive map-based strategies to promote knowledge, conservation, and development in inner areas, offering a model for balancing heritage preservation with economic growth.

Alessandro Scandiffio. (2025). Mapping landscape qualities across the inner Bradano valley by integrating GIS and RS applications to support sustainable tourism strategies. University of L'Aquila. https://doi.org/10.20365/DISEGNARECON.35.2025.22