The Role of 3D Cadastre in the Preservation of Historical Cultural Heritage

Abstract

In this paper is investigated the roles and possibilities of 3D cadastre in the preservation of cultural heritage. Two-dimensional preview of immovable cultural heritage is sometimes not sufficient to respond to all demands imposed by modern society. Thus, it is recommended to register such objects into 3D cadastre. Registering the complexity of property relations and the overlapping of property rights by layers (floors) that may be present in immovable cultural properties is not the primary objective of the cadastral service. However, the introduction of the 3D cadastre can contribute significantly to the quality management of historical cultural assets. The aim of the research is to provide examples of cultural assets and define possibilities for registering cultural assets in 3D cadastre. Legal and technical aspects of registering cultural assets are also defined in this paper. Investigation of current registration and future perspective for registration of cultural heritage in Croatia is based on three locations: Dubrovnik-town walls and fortifications, Split—Diocletian’s Palace and medieval Split, and Stari Grad—cultural landscape of Stari Grad Plain. All three sites are under UNESCO protection.