A Spatial Decision Support System for the Knowledge and Valorisation of Cultural Heritage in Small Towns: Method and Application to a Case Study

This paper proposes a method for recognising the elements of cultural interest located in inland areas and disseminating the information by a tool based on the data collection and organisation methods. This is done through the use of GIS (Geographic Information System), which makes it possible to map, manage and analyse a whole series of information, guaranteeing better knowledge and communication, as well as better management of decision-making processes. The application to the case study concerned the Province of Avellino as a pilot area, but it should be noted that the validity of the proposed methodology lies in the possibility of replication to any other context. The versatility of this tool can provide useful guidelines to those who wish to know,communicate or intervene on the surveyed buildings/assets, which from time to time will become available through the databases implementation.