Towards a methodology for the historic urban landscape study

Landscape analysis of Tilcara in relation to the tourism and cultural landscape paradigm

Abstract

The inclusion of Quebrada de Humahuaca on the World Heritage List it is an opportunity to reflect on heritage condition of the villages found in the protected area declared, in terms of a conceptual framework and the urban planning and management. The recognition of Quebrada de Humahuaca as World Heritage led to international spread, cause a strong development of tourism also concerns about the impacts on urban landscape. This study aims to explore the interrelationship between cultural heritage and tourism by traces in the urban landscape, on the assumption the understanding of the dynamics between protection and building renovation is essential for urban planning and management of historic cities. The cultural landscape paradigm requires to adapt the methodology of study of urban landscape to the Landscape Character Assessment, to go beyond a current methodology of study the architectural heritage.