Freitas, Isabel Vaz de

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Isabel Vaz de Freitas, Full Professor at Portucalense University, PhD in History, research member of REMIT (Research on Economics, Management and Information Technologies) and researcher member of LAB2PT at Minho University, Correspondent of the Portuguese Academy of History, Head of the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture. Coordinator of several study cycles in the area of Heritage and Tourism. Professor of several undergraduate thesis, internship and master's degree reports, master's dissertation and doctoral dissertation juries. Coordinator of national and international conferences in the areas of Heritage, Culture and Tourism. Collaborator in other projects of valorization of the Territory with City Councils and local organisms. Integrates as researcher projects financed in Portugal and Spain. In the scope of these projects, published articles and books that are centered on themes related to landscape, territorial development, water landscape, borders within the framework of peninsular relations and Medieval Ages.

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0000-0002-1277-3700
4C1C-C5D6-1369
57196085671
57217120004
A-5618-2018

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CIAUD-UPT - Centro de Investigação em Arquitetura, Urbanismo e Design
O Centro de Investigação Gallaecia é responsável pela investigação e produção científica do DAMG. A equipa tem ganho regularmente financiamento para projetos de investigação, como coordenador ou parceiro, em candidaturas da FCT (projeto SEISMIC-V), programa Cultura 2000 (projeto VerSus) ou da Europa Criativa (projeto 3DPAST). A equipa realiza igualmente, consultoria e prestação de serviços a Municípios, assim como apoio às comunidades nas Juntas de Freguesia e Santa Casa da Misericórdia. Os principais projetos de investigação ganhos e coordenados pela equipa têm sido dedicados sobretudo a património vernáculo, arquitetura de terra, Património Mundial e multimédia. Atualmente, encontram-se em desenvolvimento, os projetos “Versus+: Heritage for People” do programa Europa Criativa, com participação de 4 países (2019-2023); e o projeto “SizaAtlas: Filling the gaps” projeto FCT, coordenado pelo ISCTE, com parceria da FAUP e da UPT (2021-2024). Devido ao desenvolvimento ativo de projetos, de formação e capacitação, de valorização e proteção de património vernáculo e de arquitetura de terra, a equipa foi outorgada, com a Cátedra UNESCO de “Arquitetura de Terra, Desenvolvimento Sustentável e Culturas Construtivas”, da UNITWIN e Chaire UNESCO da CRAterre; e é membro institucional da Rede Ibero-americana PROTERRA de arquitetura e construção com terra.

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    Heritage Tourism and Sustainable City Dynamics
    2023-10 - Silva, Fátima Matos; Freitas, Isabel Vaz de
    Heritage visits represent one of the main drivers of the dynamics of historic centres and the development of conservation, safeguarding, and sustainability of the heritage in these places. We have witnessed a profound regeneration of the landscape of historic cities and a greater concern for the conservation of the historical heritage, resulting from successive dynamics that promote heritage visits and tourism development. These dynamics are not only centred on heritage, but also increase the economic benefits for the communities of residents who find other forms of income and more job opportunities, constituting an important means of developing social equity, reducing inequalities, and increasing sustainability. At the same time, the dynamics surrounding historical heritage can also constitute risks if there is no concern for the balance between visits and the protection and safeguarding of the heritage. In this sense, the dynamics of historic centres must count on a broad dialogue and great cooperation between the various actors involved in order to manage the historic centre and visits in a sustainable manner, acting in the protection of the values intrinsic to cultural heritage. It is therefore necessary to identify the main risks inherent in heritage tourism and to identify cases, methodologies, and strategies that promote the sustainable use of cultural heritage and its constant surveillance. There is still a scarcity of scientific literature on these and other related topics. With this Special Issue, we aim to fill these gaps by encouraging researchers from different areas to explore the possibilities of research on these themes in a multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, diachronic and/or synchronised, and transversal way.
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    Revitalizing Heritage Places and Memories for Sustainable Tourism
    2025-11-30 - Silva, Fátima Matos; Freitas, Isabel Vaz de
    Heritage, tangible or intangible, is a vital expression of societies, revealed in the generational transmission of material testimonies, customs, traditions, and values. Revitalizing places through heritage and cultural memories for sustainable tourism not only centers on preserving cultural, historical, and natural landmarks but also holds the potential to significantly foster economic growth and promote cultural, environmental, and social sustainability, offering a promising and prosperous future for these places. Heritage places, as the historical actions of societies over time, embody the collective knowledge passed down through generations, giving places identity, diversity, and uniqueness. Similarly, memories play a crucial and emotional role in preserving collective identity and reinforcing the cultural significance of heritage. These elements serve as an educational tool, a means of conveying historical knowledge, and a way to strengthen emotional connections to places. However, the responsibility for preserving cultural heritage lies with us all. Fragile, irreplaceable, and non-renewable cultural heritage is increasingly vulnerable to threats such as rapid urbanization, climate change, globalization, and destructive and transformative pressures. Historical landscapes with tourism potential, which are facing decline, degradation, or destruction, urgently require stronger protection measures and policies aimed at regeneration, preservation, and conservation. In regions impacted by the destruction from modern socio-economic activities and policies that often overlook heritage values, regenerating and safeguarding historical landscapes is a key priority. This Special Issue aims to present methodological approaches for revitalizing, conserving, and safeguarding endangered historical places and their significant cultural heritage and natural landmarks. This approach not only intends to use dynamic safeguard and (re)generative processes for place development but also to support local communities, enrich visitor experiences, and help protect cultural heritage for the benefit of future generations. This initiative seeks to cultivate a common vision rooted in a sustainable viewpoint that supports sustainable living, preserves local culture, and promotes collaborative engagement in regenerative activities, offering hope for a brighter future. Preserving historical knowledge and intrinsic cultural values, such as authenticity and originality, enables the discovery of sustainable uses and promotes local development, which is closely connected to heritage. Planning and managing tourism and, at the same time, revitalizing and promoting historical sites while adapting to the local social and cultural environment is a challenging mission.