Digital technologies for accessible and sustainable cultural tourism. A project for the enhancement of Baroque Turin routes

This contribution follows previous research about the recognition and geometric and morphological analysis of more than 70 Baroque atria covered by unitary and complex vaults in Turin city centre, the digital survey, and the AR experiments aimed at the presentation of the research’s results. The current proposal aims to communicate, spread, share, and finally, involve the community in the safeguarding and valorising of Architectural and Urban Heritage in Turin. Turin Baroque atria are little known and rarely visited by the public, especially if intended as a system. This led us to think of creating thematic routes with a focus on accessibility and sustainability and dedicated not only to specialists but also to citizens, making them aware of and part of a common heritage and to the tourists looking for unusual cultural itineraries. A dozen thematic paths aim to give back the complexity of the Cultural Heritage under investigation by linking the knowledge involved to allow different and personalised visit experiences concerning the type of user and his interests.