Earthquake, survey and advanced representation: knowledge, restoration and enhancement of the architectural heritage in the city of Ferrara, World Heritage Site

The recent earthquake occurred in the Emilian territory has left many open questions. These issues, far to be definitely solved, are still committing technicians, scholars and safety operators. Immediately after the first safety procedures, operations of restoration, consolidation and regeneration were needed. These actions must be leaded by a general research method based on survey, a fundamental activity leading towards all operations of knowledge and conservation.