Territorial cultural systems: Possible definitions

Abstract

This chapter focuses on definitions and conceptual issues relating to territorial cultural systems recalling subject content planning, methods of study, pursued approaches, and methods of action. The common goal of these paths is to define sustainable development policies for the territory through the processes of development of cultural heritage and territorial systems with which it interacts. In this perspective, territorial cultural systems assume a leading role of development policies. Downstream of the conceptual aspects, territorial policies practiced in the institutional are recalled and are critically analyzed, both those completed and those being tested.