Περίληψη:
The present postgraduate study has as subject the designing proposal and
reformation of the cemetery of Taxiarxon – N. Ionias of Volos in a space of
historical memory and recreation.
Aim of this research is the reformation of the cemetery with respect to its
historical memory, as it constitutes a modern monument of cultural heritage.
This place is ideal for restoration since it is inactive and it can be used as a
reference point for many people.
This study is divided into three parts.
The first part contains information on the cemeteries both from the past and
the present days and the benefits from them as cultural heritage are
analyzed, through bibliographic examination. The cemeteries are categorized
and the applicable legislation is presented.
The second part contains the studies of cases including studies from
America, Europe and Greece. In each case we present the different ways of
restoration of the cemeteries.
In the third part, the applied part of this study is explained which contains the
existing situation of the cemetery, the natural characteristics of the region
(flora and phona, climatic conditions), the designing proposal as well as the
aim and the object of planning and the effects we expect .
Finally we present the conclusions which are important for the restoration of
the cemetery in a place of historical memory and recreation.
