Virtual lost cities: the case of pre-earthquake Lisbon

Helena Murteira, Luís Sequeira, Paulo Simões Rodrigues, Alexandra Gago da Câmara

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Abstract

On 1 November 1755 Lisbon suffered a major earthquake of catastrophic consequences. On its ruins, a reticular, regular plan gave shape to a new city. The study of pre-earthquake Lisbon has always been hindered by the scarcity of reliable documentary sources and their fragmentary character. The project City and Spectacle: a vision of pre-earthquake Lisbon enabled the processing and examining of all the relevant data about the old city in a comprehensive and all-inclusive manner, through the use of virtual worlds technology. By means of a multi-sensory simulation of the lost city, taking into consideration its urban, architectural, social and cultural aspects, the scientific community is now able to produce knowledge on the subject and share it in an interactive and immersive environment in real time. Therefore, the scope of the research was not only widened but also transformed in terms of its methodological and epistemological paradigm.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 Digital Heritage International Congress, Digital Heritage 2015
EditorsJuan Carlos Torres, Gabriele Guidi, Juan Barcelo, Luciana Duranti, Holger Graf, Pere Brunet, Susan Hazan, Roberto Scopigno, Fabio Remondino
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages519-524
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509000487
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd Digital Heritage International Congress: Analysis and Interpretation - Theory, Methodologies, Preservation and Standards - Digital Heritage Projects and Applications, Digital Heritage 2015 - Granada, Spain
Duration: 28 Sept 20152 Oct 2015

Publication series

Name2015 Digital Heritage International Congress, Digital Heritage 2015

Conference

Conference2nd Digital Heritage International Congress: Analysis and Interpretation - Theory, Methodologies, Preservation and Standards - Digital Heritage Projects and Applications, Digital Heritage 2015
Country/TerritorySpain
CityGranada
Period28/09/152/10/15

Keywords

  • 1755 earthquake
  • 18 century
  • Architectural history
  • Lisbon
  • OpenSimulator
  • Second Life
  • Virtual heritage

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