Vanishing Heritage

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Slovenian Cultural Heritage: Rich Yet Fragile

Slovenian cultural heritage is exceptionally rich, yet inherently fragile. In villages, towns, and natural corners lie stories that time has already begun to erase. Old homesteads, abandoned churches, forgotten monuments, and ruined castles stand as silent witnesses to a time that once was — but without documentation, they quickly fade into invisibility. In this light, the need for modern methods arises, such as spatial representation through visualization, which enables not only the preservation but also the immersive experience of heritage in a new way.

In the past, it was unknown photographers, painters, and chroniclers who, with a sense of beauty and history, preserved images of a world we would no longer recognize today. Their images are often the only visual records of former urban landscapes, rural customs, or festive rituals. Without their work, the cultural picture of Slovenia would be significantly emptier.

With a similar mission, the project burger.si operates today, documenting Slovenia’s natural and cultural heritage through spatial photography and 3D visualization methods. It is a pioneering approach that combines geography, information technology, and art. Spatial visualizations allow users to virtually walk through places they may never visit — or that no longer exist.

Author: Boštjan Burger