Exporting Italian Architecture
Abstract
Italian colonial architecture in Libya once served both tourism and Fascist propaganda. Today, buildings in Benghazi face destruction or neglect, yet reconstruction is paradoxically proposed. This paper explores the fluid meanings of dissonant heritage and whether, amid Libya’s instability, its colonial legacy can be reinterpreted through heritage tourism. The case raises critical questions about identity, memory, and the ethics of rebuilding the past.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
Cultural Identity and Heritage
Italian Fascism and Post-war Society
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Amsterdam University Press eBooks
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter