PALLADIOlibrary – A growing virtualization project to understand Andrea Palladio’s works

In this paper we introduced the topic of virtualization of Information System related to Architectural Heritage in the age of Information Technology. The case of PALLADIOLibrary and its interface Andrea Palladio - 3D geodatabase, a comprehensive Information System about the architect Andrea Palladio and his work is introduced. The new system, gathering the legacy of a systematic and clearly defined original system based on an evident and effective virtualization process, it allows to provide support to the problems faced, clarifying the limits, characters, potential and advantages.