This thesis aims to analyse the Palace of Charles V in Granada from a perspective that integrates historical and architectural research with studies on the enhancement and management of cultural heritage. The objective is to demonstrate how historical and artistic knowledge represents the essential foundation for the proper enjoyment and promotion of architectural heritage for tourism and cultural purposes. Built within the Alhambra complex starting in 1527 based on a design by Pedro Machuca, the palace is an emblematic example of Italian-Spanish dialogue during the Renaissance, characterised by the innovative circular floor plan and an exceptional synthesis of different architectural styles. The first chapter reconstructs the historical genesis of the palace and the cultural context of 16th-century Granada, highlighting the political and symbolic significance of the building in the heart of the former Nasrid kingdom and analysing Machuca's design as an expression of Charles V's imperial ideology. The second chapter critically examines the state of research on the building, with particular attention to Howard Burns' interpretations. His innovative theories on the relationship with imperial Roman architecture, in particular Hadrian's Villa, and with Renaissance treatises are analysed, evaluating the historiographical debate and the new interpretative perspectives that have redefined our understanding of the building. The third chapter addresses the theme of architecture as cultural heritage, examining the criteria of conservation, restoration and protection applied to the palace over time. The role of historical-architectural research in defining culturally aware enhancement strategies that respect the authenticity of the building is discussed. The fourth chapter focuses on the tourist-cultural dimension, analysing the palace as a resource within the UNESCO complex of the Alhambra. Tourist flows, communication and enjoyment strategies, and prospects for sustainable management are examined, demonstrating how historical and artistic knowledge is essential for designing a quality cultural offering. The thesis demonstrates how the Palace of Charles V represents a paradigmatic case in which historical and architectural research and cultural tourism management are virtuously integrated. Only through a deep understanding of the historical, artistic and symbolic values of the work is it possible to develop enhancement strategies that respect the authenticity of the heritage and at the same time promote its conscious and sustainable enjoyment.
La presente tesi si propone di analizzare il Palazzo di Carlo V a Granada attraverso una prospettiva che integra la ricerca storico-architettonica con gli studi sulla valorizzazione e gestione del patrimonio culturale. L'obiettivo è dimostrare come la conoscenza storico-artistica rappresenti il fondamento imprescindibile per una corretta fruizione e promozione turistico-culturale dei beni architettonici. Edificato all'interno del complesso dell'Alhambra a partire dal 1527 su progetto di Pedro Machuca, il palazzo costituisce un caso emblematico del dialogo italo-spagnolo nel Rinascimento, caratterizzato dall'innovativa soluzione della pianta circolare e da un'eccezionale sintesi di linguaggi architettonici diversi. Il primo capitolo ricostruisce la genesi storica del palazzo e il contesto culturale della Granada cinquecentesca, evidenziando il significato politico-simbolico della costruzione nel cuore dell'ex regno nasride e analizzando il progetto di Machuca come espressione dell'ideologia imperiale di Carlo V. Il secondo capitolo esamina criticamente lo stato degli studi sull'opera, con particolare attenzione alle interpretazioni di Howard Burns. Vengono analizzate le sue innovative teorie sui rapporti con l'architettura imperiale romana, in particolare Villa Adriana, e con la trattatistica rinascimentale, valutando il dibattito storiografico e le nuove prospettive interpretative che hanno ridefinito la comprensione dell'edificio. Il terzo capitolo affronta il tema dell'architettura come bene culturale, esaminando i criteri di conservazione, restauro e tutela applicati al palazzo nel corso del tempo. Viene discusso il ruolo della ricerca storico-architettonica nella definizione di strategie di valorizzazione culturalmente consapevoli e rispettose dell'autenticità del manufatto. Il quarto capitolo si concentra sulla dimensione turistico-culturale, analizzando il palazzo come risorsa all'interno del complesso UNESCO dell'Alhambra. Vengono esaminati i flussi turistici, le strategie di comunicazione e fruizione, e le prospettive di gestione sostenibile, dimostrando come la conoscenza storico-artistica sia essenziale per progettare un'offerta culturale di qualità. La tesi dimostra come il Palazzo di Carlo V rappresenti un caso paradigmatico in cui la ricerca storico-architettonica e la gestione turistico-culturale si integrano virtuosamente. Solo attraverso una profonda comprensione dei valori storici, artistici e simbolici dell'opera è possibile sviluppare strategie di valorizzazione che rispettino l'autenticità del patrimonio e al contempo ne favoriscano una fruizione consapevole e sostenibile.
Il palazzo di Carlo V a Granada: nuove interpretazioni
MANFRIN, FRANCESCA
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis aims to analyse the Palace of Charles V in Granada from a perspective that integrates historical and architectural research with studies on the enhancement and management of cultural heritage. The objective is to demonstrate how historical and artistic knowledge represents the essential foundation for the proper enjoyment and promotion of architectural heritage for tourism and cultural purposes. Built within the Alhambra complex starting in 1527 based on a design by Pedro Machuca, the palace is an emblematic example of Italian-Spanish dialogue during the Renaissance, characterised by the innovative circular floor plan and an exceptional synthesis of different architectural styles. The first chapter reconstructs the historical genesis of the palace and the cultural context of 16th-century Granada, highlighting the political and symbolic significance of the building in the heart of the former Nasrid kingdom and analysing Machuca's design as an expression of Charles V's imperial ideology. The second chapter critically examines the state of research on the building, with particular attention to Howard Burns' interpretations. His innovative theories on the relationship with imperial Roman architecture, in particular Hadrian's Villa, and with Renaissance treatises are analysed, evaluating the historiographical debate and the new interpretative perspectives that have redefined our understanding of the building. The third chapter addresses the theme of architecture as cultural heritage, examining the criteria of conservation, restoration and protection applied to the palace over time. The role of historical-architectural research in defining culturally aware enhancement strategies that respect the authenticity of the building is discussed. The fourth chapter focuses on the tourist-cultural dimension, analysing the palace as a resource within the UNESCO complex of the Alhambra. Tourist flows, communication and enjoyment strategies, and prospects for sustainable management are examined, demonstrating how historical and artistic knowledge is essential for designing a quality cultural offering. The thesis demonstrates how the Palace of Charles V represents a paradigmatic case in which historical and architectural research and cultural tourism management are virtuously integrated. Only through a deep understanding of the historical, artistic and symbolic values of the work is it possible to develop enhancement strategies that respect the authenticity of the heritage and at the same time promote its conscious and sustainable enjoyment.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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