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Analysis reveals how historical assets shape cultural identity in Valdipesa, influencing community dynamics and tourism.
The historical assets o middle and lower Valdipesa are addressed here not only as historical and architectural heritages that contribute to shaping the valley from a tourist and cultural perspective, in line with new trends in slow tourism, but also as witnesses capable of revealing the deep social and anthropological dynamics that have characterized the life of the communities scattered throughout this valley. Starting from the geomorphological and lithological characteristics of the Valdipesa basin, a common thread connects the buildings materials used, the professions practiced, and the norms and customs of the emerging groups within the specific communities. These communities interact with local power, influencing community life and shaping the historical landscape we have inherited today.
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