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Dante, la città di Luni e il suo territorio nei secoli XIII e XIV
No full textIl contributo prende spunto dai riferimenti di Dante a Luni nella Commedia per analizzare le condizioni della realtà urbana della Lunigiana tra il Duecento e il Trecento. Luni e il suo territorio, citati più volte nell’opera e luogo di accoglienza durante l’esilio del poeta, subirono un rapido spopolamento a seguito del trasferimento della diocesi nel XIII secolo, con conseguente migrazione degli abitanti verso i centri limitrofi. Lo sviluppo di nuovi nuclei demici, sotto il controllo del potere vescovile, favorì un mutamento significativo del paesaggio della Lunigiana, le cui tracce sono ancora parzialmente visibili nell’assetto territoriale odierno
Sacred Wells: Pagan Survivals and Christian Worship
No full textThis study examines the relationship between the pagan cult of water and Christian architecture in Italy, with a particular focus on the survival of sacred sites such as ritual wells, which were either integrated into churches during the Middle Ages or served as focal points for the construction of Christian buildings. In pagan traditions, natural elements were imbued with sacred significance, later reinterpreted and adapted to align with Christian beliefs. Archival records attest to the persistence of ancient rituals well into the Middle Ages, as well as the Church’s efforts to suppress superstitions associated with the pagan world. Over time, these beliefs underwent a process of transformation: wells once dedicated to pagan deities were frequently repurposed for the veneration of Christian saints. In some instances, these structures were either replaced or reinterpreted within a new religious framework while preserving their symbolic and spiritual significance. Even today, certain aspects of ancient customs endure through popular folklore, contributing to the preservation of historical memory and intangible cultural heritage. Through an analysis of historical sources, architectural evidence, and liturgical practices, this study explores the continuity of pagan worship sites during the Middle Ages, emphasizing the central role of water. As a spiritual element common to diverse religious traditions, water played a crucial role in ensuring the survival of pre-Christian sacred structures, fostering continuity between ancient and emerging forms of spirituality
Il patrimonio UNESCO in Piemonte e il coinvolgimento delle comunità locali
Full text linkThe active participation of local communities plays a central role in the management and promotion of World Heritage sites. The goal is to develop integrated strategies that support the appropriate use of heritage assets and foster community involvement in their enhancement, aiming to build a strong communicative relationship between the heritage, seen as a repository of identity, and the community that safeguards it.
In this perspective, the project “Dopo l’UNESCO, agisco!”, promoted by the Piedmont Region, seeks to raise local awareness about the protection of the UNESCO site "Paesaggi vitivinicoli di Langhe, Roero e Monferrato". The initiative serves as a kind of virtual showcase in which businesses, schools, municipalities, and citizens promote activities for the preservation and enhancement of the cultural landscape. These include recovery actions, hospitality initiatives, artistic projects, and environmental clean-up efforts, all aimed at safeguarding World Heritage and preserving the memory of local traditions
Architettura e liturgia nell’ordine certosino
Full text linkDespite the limited number of medieval structures that have survived, the relationship between Carthusian religious architecture and liturgy can still be investigated through comparative analysis and material traces.
Charterhouses notably share several features with Cistercian abbeys, both emerging within the broader context of the 11th-century monastic renewal. At the architectural level, certain elements common to both orders help us better understand how Carthusian buildings may have appeared in the Middle Ages. Among these, one particularly significant feature is the presence of partitions inside the church, structures also later adopted by the mendicant orders.
These masonry walls, usually with a central doorway, allowed for a spatial separation during the celebration of the liturgical office in the domus superior, distinguishing the choir monks from the lay brothers. Most were removed following the liturgical reforms of the Council of Trent, and few examples have survived.
Evidence of their original presence comes from written sources, such as Consuetudines Cartusiae of Guigo I, and from archaeological remains, for example those uncovered during the restoration of the charterhouse of Montebenedetto in Piedmont. A rare preserved example is still visible today in the church of the charterhouse of Pleterje in Slovenia, dating from the early 15th century
Architettura e ambiente in Valle di Susa: metodi d’indagine e prospettive di ricerca
Full text linkThis article reflects on the interdisciplinary dialogue between environmental and architectural history, focusing on the climatic conditions of the Susa Valley in Piedmont from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Grounded in recent studies on climate change in the Alpine region, it examines the correlation between environmental phenomena, geomorphological features, and architectural stratifications. The torrential nature of the Dora Riparia River, with its erosion and accumulation zones, has led to the formation of alluvial fans along the valley slopes, where the main mountain communities have developed. The study of these sedimentary areas provides insight into the impact of floods and hydrogeological instability, while archival sources shed light on social responses to these phenomena, such as relocating religious centers to safer areas. Architectural history provides a means of exploring these processes through a focus on technical and constructional aspects. While some architectural heritage sites successfully adapted to flood events in the Middle Ages, they failed to withstand those of the modern period. This research aims to establish a method for investigating the relationship between environmental history and architectural heritage, paving the way for future inquiry
L’architettura della chiesa di San Giovanni
No full textLa chiesa di San Giovanni a Chiomonte, attestata per la prima volta nel 1208, costituisce un rilevante esempio di architettura religiosa medievale legata all’Ordine dei Giovanniti. L’edificio si inserisce in un contesto urbano contraddistinto dalla presenza di due poli ecclesiastici contrapposti, lungo l’asse della via Francigena. La ricostruzione del cantiere, supportata da documentazione d’archivio e da un’analisi morfologica e decorativa, consente di collocare la costruzione tra il 1208 e il 1231. L’impianto ad aula unica, la qualità dei materiali lapidei, la presenza di archetti pensili e portali scolpiti rivelano una progettazione attenta ai rapporti proporzionali e al valore simbolico dell’architettura. La chiesa, nonostante le dimensioni contenute, si distingue per l’elevato livello qualitativo e si configura come un unicum nella Valle di Susa, riflettendo le ambizioni dell’Ordine gerosolimitano nel contesto locale
L’invenzione di un paesaggio mediterraneo: lo sviluppo turistico della Versilia
Full text linkIl contributo ricostruisce le trasformazioni del paesaggio della Versilia, analizzandone l'evoluzione storica, ambientale e insediativa dalla romanizzazione fino allo sviluppo turistico contemporaneo. Attraverso fonti storiche, archeologiche, cartografiche e iconografiche, si evidenzia il progressivo passaggio da un territorio fortemente naturalizzato e paludoso a uno spazio sempre più antropizzato, segnato da bonifiche, infrastrutture e attività estrattive. L’espansione turistica e la cementificazione del secondo dopoguerra hanno inciso profondamente sulla configurazione costiera, determinando un paesaggio mediterraneo radicalmente ridefinito. L’analisi suggerisce nuove prospettive di tutela e valorizzazione del patrimonio ambientale e culturale della Versilia
La bonifica della Versilia e le trasformazioni del paesaggio
Full text linkL’area costiera compresa tra Viareggio e la Versilia si distingue per la varietà delle componenti geomorfologiche, che permettono di osservare in pochi chilometri il susseguirsi di paesaggi mediterranei differenti: dalle Alpi Apuane alla pianura, fino alla bassa costa del litorale.
Durante il Medioevo, a seguito dell’abbandono dei centri urbani romani lungo la costa, gran parte del territorio si trasformò in area paludosa. A partire dal XVI secolo ebbe inizio un lento processo di antropizzazione, avviato dai primi interventi di bonifica.
In Età Moderna si assistette a un progressivo mutamento dei caratteri originari del paesaggio costiero, culminato, negli ultimi centocinquant’anni, in trasformazioni profonde che hanno privilegiato l’azione antropica rispetto alla conservazione del contesto ambientale.
La costruzione della linea ferroviaria nel XIX secolo contribuì a definire l’area come destinazione turistica estiva. In particolare Viareggio divenne luogo di ritrovo per artisti di fama internazionale. Nel secondo Dopoguerra, fenomeni di intensa urbanizzazione hanno portato a un nuovo assetto territoriale, caratterizzato da un processo di conurbazione relativamente controllato, che si estende lungo il litorale da Massa fino oltre Viareggio.
Le aree un tempo più naturalistiche, situate lungo la costa e ai piedi delle Alpi Apuane, sono state progressivamente riconvertite secondo un modello economico-ricettivo, segnato dalla presenza di ampi stabilimenti balneari e di lottizzazioni edilizie continue.
Oggi l’immagine della Versilia è riconosciuta a livello nazionale e internazionale per la sua vocazione balneare, che costituisce una componente fondamentale dell’identità culturale dell’area
L’architettura di fondale nel tracciato urbano medievale: la cattedrale di Ventimiglia
Full text linkThe city of Ventimiglia was founded on a hilltop site and expanded rapidly, imprinting a distinct form on the surrounding territory.
The development and articulation of the urban layout appear to originate from the cathedral of Ventimiglia. The church became the central element in the expansion of the settlement: the main road axes seem to be oriented in relation to the cathedral as an emerging urban pole, and the buildings intended for civil authority were placed in its proximity.
Even today, despite the transformations that have partially altered the structure of the urban fabric, it is still possible to recognize how the main axes create connections between the major gates of the city and the cathedral. These axes are aligned with the church both in terms of urban and spatial configuration and in terms of perspective.
The church thus becomes the focal point around which the settlement is organized, a backdrop architecture that plays a fundamental role in defining the point of origin from which the urban structure and the core of the inhabited area develop
L’infrastruttura ferroviaria e il cambiamento del paesaggio mediterraneo della Liguria
No full textIn the second half of the 19th century, the landscape and natural environment of Liguria underwent profound transformations following the construction of the railway network. Thanks to historical views, paintings, photographs, and contemporary written accounts, it is still possible to reconstruct the appearance of the coastline before this infrastructure and to trace the changes that followed.
The railway was designed to improve access to the region and, due to Liguria’s rugged and predominantly mountainous terrain, the route was developed as close to the coast as possible, taking advantage of the relatively flat coastal areas. This decision encouraged both domestic and international tourism, triggering rapid urban growth along the railway line, particularly near the shoreline. This process culminated in the overbuilding of the 1950s to 1970s, which drastically altered the region’s Mediterranean landscape.
Today parts of the railway remain single-track, prompting ongoing modernization efforts since the late 20th century. These include expanding the network inland and relocating tracks and stations into tunnels to reduce the impact on the urban and coastal environment. The former coastal routes have been redeveloped with new public waterfronts and soft mobility infrastructure, such as pedestrian and cycling paths, which, especially in western Liguria, extend for tens of kilometers and aim to restore the historical connection between sea, city, and hinterland
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