The Former Quarries in Vapolicella-Architectural Perspectives between Landscape Re-Use and Local Identity

Considering the recent studies focused on the landscape design in the marginal areas, this paper deepens the former quarries in Valpolicella, a scenic area in the nearby of Verona, Italy, conceived as a remarkable case-study to investigate the correlations between abandon sites and local identities. Assuming the perspective of landscape architecture’s studies, the paper aims to highlight topics and relevant issues related to recycling practices for the former quarries, drawing up the state of the art related to their spatial framework, as well as their socio-economic implications. The authors performed their investigations recalling the literature review, the selection of significant theretical contributions, and the on-field investigation. Although some academic results related to the study of mining and quarries’ sites have already been achieved, the authors find there is still a gap between the awareness of quarries’ conditions and the ability of proposing effective strategies of rehabilitation for such places.