Fragments of Stories and Arts: Hidden and not so Hidden Stories

Any city with a long and articulated past has buildings, squares and monuments linked to its history, the built heritage is its more evident direct link to the historical and artistic events that characterize the present urban asset. In between this main feature, there is the possibility that a myriad of a minor, medium or minimal sized elements may be present, creating a network of evidence, sometimes difficult to catch, but strongly connected to past events and valuable stories. It brings to light details that are often ignored or misinterpreted because of their historical peculiarities. The present research is focused on a structure based on an AR solution to make these traces in Florence downtown more accessible and discoverable. This paper base is the starting point for a special and fascinating exploration of the Florentine downtown, passing by a series of “secondary” but highly intriguing traces. In addition to the most important places and monuments, known and desired by tourists, there are details and trivia that further enhance the uniqueness of the experience in the historical and cultural city.