Geological landscape and stone heritage of the Genoa Walls Urban Park and surrounding area (Italy)

Alessandro Sacchini, Maria Imbrogio Ponaro, Guido Paliaga, Pietro Piana, Francesco Faccini and Paola Coratza

Journal of Maps, 2018, vol. 14, issue 2, 528-541

Abstract: In the last 20 years the conservation and enhancement of cultural and landscape heritage sites have been increasingly promoted by specific national and international laws. Thematic maps from scientific studies facilitate the public promotion and understanding of landscape and cultural heritage. This work introduces a novel geological landscape and stone heritage map of the Genoa Walls Urban Park (1:10.000 scale). The park is located in the immediate surroundings of Genoa city centre and it includes a complex system of historical fortifications. Today the park is frequented by hikers, mountain bikers and tourists.The map shows three different elements of the park: lithological and geomorphological elements, cultural and landscape heritage sites and the trail network. This map offers new insights into the way in which the park authority can promote the sustainable fruition of a highly valuable area, characterised by landscape and historical interest next to one of the largest historical centres of Europe, part of which is inscribed in the list of Unesco World Heritage Sites.

Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1080/17445647.2018.1508378

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