Virtual reality models for the preservation of the UNESCO historical and artistical heritage

Abstract

Reproduction of space with very high yield of photo-realism, through the use of special three-dimensional modelling techniques, enables the enhancement of the places of the "Great Mtskheta", the ancient capital city of Georgia, which are mostly in a state of extreme deterioration and abandonment. The production of integrated multimedia content to digital networks, is the ideal solution for a city like Mtskheta: A valid and concrete proposal so as to capture the added value of the opportunities created by the network, making the present reality. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.