Hidden Monuments Revealed: 3D Digitization of the Benedictine Monastery of Catania and its Stratified Spaces

Simone Pio Barbagallo, Maura Fugazzotto, Lucrezia Longhitano, Roberta Occhipinti, Dario Allegra, Germana Barone, Paolo Mazzoleni, Filippo Stanco

Abstract

This work presents the digitization of the Levante Cloister and other hidden spaces within the Benedictine Monastery of Catania (Italy) using the Matterport Pro3 scanner. The project supports interdisciplinary research into stratigraphy in architectural contexts by creating accurate 3D digitizations of complex architectural environments. The methodology involves systematic Light Detection and Ranging(LiDAR)-based scanning, data processing, and integration with stratigraphic information, enabling detailed spatial and historical analysis and virtual exploration. The resulting models facilitate heritage documentation, conservation, and studies into the historical layering of the site. This approach demonstrates the potential of advanced 3D scanning technologies in bridging computational methods and cultural heritage studies.

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DOI

10.21014/tc26-2025.095

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TC26 - Metrology for Cultural Heritage

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