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Urban geomorphology of Genoa old city (Italy)

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  • Francesco Faccini
  • Marco Giardino
  • Guido Paliaga
  • Luigi Perotti
  • Pierluigi Brandolini

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Field survey and geomorphological mapping in urban areas are difficult tasks, particularly those related to the recognition of natural landforms within cities. In this case, it is necessary to apply an integrated scientific approach by combining geomorphology with historical-geography. This paper presents the result of a multi-year survey carried out in the natural morphological amphitheatre where the historic centre of Genoa developed. Our research methods included field surveys in urban areas, interpretation of natural and anthropic landforms from maps and photographs, and analyses of the available borehole logs. As a result, we updated knowledge on urban geomorphology of Genoa old city. An original geomorphological legend has been adopted, including new entries for anthropogenic landforms, targeted at a better visual representation on the changes in the geomorphological landscape during more than one thousand years of urban development of the city. The geomorphological map of Genoa old city is presented as a useful tool for urban planning, as well as for an integrated cultural and landscape enhancement of the territory.

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  • Francesco Faccini & Marco Giardino & Guido Paliaga & Luigi Perotti & Pierluigi Brandolini, 2021. "Urban geomorphology of Genoa old city (Italy)," Journal of Maps, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 17(4), pages 51-64, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tjomxx:v:17:y:2021:i:4:p:51-64
    DOI: 10.1080/17445647.2020.1777214
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