The Concept of Genius Loci in Relation to Landscape Changes

This paper shoes that a phenomenological analysis can be a holistic way of understanding the Genius loci of the cultural heritage, thus the premise for consciously intervening in such a context. For this reason we have chosen two case studies, two small Czech villages in the mountains of the Banat region (Ravensca and Garnic) which are further analyzed in comparison for a better understanding of their features. We have exemplified an interdisciplinary analysis of some particular aspects of their environment, through the point of view of the landscape architect, the urbanist and the architect. The results show that a phenomenological understanding of a specific context can produce useful tools in improving the present regulations concerning landscape, urban and architectural design within cultural heritage sites