After the earthquake. Architecture and identity
After the earthquake. Architecture and identity

Summary/Abstract: A destructive earthquake can determine a massive damage of the architectural heritage, going as far as irreversible loss. Italy faced several disastrous earthquakes in the second half of the twentieth century, followed by the last major one in 2016, whose large magnitude and the extent of damages have challenged specialists in heritage protection to reflect upon the much debated issues of conservation, reintegration or reconstruction. This article proposes an overview of the experience gained in Italy when facing the need to reconstruct villages, historical urban centers, and valuable architectural monuments, while reflecting upon the issues of the identity of communities affected by the trauma of a destructive earthquake.

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