The international project F-ATLAS seeks to assess the present state of the Italian-Portuguese-Spanish Observance Franciscan network, to define an “Atlas” and to develop new strategies for layered experiences through ICT and innovative methods. Several conventual complexes – including both the architecture and the surrounding landscape – have lost their original function and, most of them, are completely abandoned. The poor conditions of some buildings require the definition of strategies for the conservation, protection, and management of this vulnerable heritage. An interdisciplinary approach between history, architecture, and computing science, is carried out. The cataloguing of these buildings combines traditional and innovative techniques to develop risk assessment methodologies, protocols, and tools, and to create user-friendly interfaces for the management and the enhancement of Cultural Heritage. The focus is specifically on the peripheral and remote areas and needs particular attention to protect and conserve historical features and demo-ethno-anthropological testimony, which are an integral part of the European culture. The development of a network of cultural and sustainable tourism will connect the dispersed heritage, as per UNESCO CHR guidelines, by designing hiking and cycling routes, digital and virtual tools, and can stimulate awareness by local communities and administrations, and other stakeholders.

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Religious Heritage,Franciscan Order,Landscape,Digital tools

• Computer and Information Sciences - Natural Sciences
• Social and Economic Geography - Social Sciences
• History and Archeology - Humanities
• Philosophy, Ethics and Religion - Humanities
• Arts (arts, history of arts, performing arts, music) - Humanities
• Other Humanities - Humanities