This is a companion guide to the interactive 3D virtual tour: Civita di Bagnoregio. You can click here (Opens in new tab) to begin the tour.
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Each stop is a location within the virtual tour. Use the "Explore in 3D" button to jump straight to any stop.
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Welcome to Civita di Bagnoregio
Explore in 3D: Welcome to Civita di Bagnoregio (Opens in new tab)Welcome to Civita di Bagnoregio, a dramatic hilltop village founded over 2,500 years ago on volcanic tuff. Perched above eroding ravines, it embodies Italy’s layered history and a devoted community’s efforts to preserve its unique landscape, architecture, and cultural legacy. -
Stop 1. Bridge to Another World
Explore in 3D: Stop 1. Bridge to Another World (Opens in new tab)Perched on a rocky outcrop, Civita reveals itself as you cross its narrow bridge, the town’s lifeline to the outside world. The approach creates a powerful first impression, framing the settlement in isolation and underscoring its historical resilience as a self-contained community shaped by geography and tradition. -
Stop 2. Living on the Edge
Explore in 3D: Stop 2. Living on the Edge (Opens in new tab)The organic layout of the village follows the land’s contours. Buildings cluster tightly, and steep edges fall away into the valley, creating dramatic views and natural defenses. -
Stop 3. Piazza San Donato
Explore in 3D: Stop 3. Piazza San Donato (Opens in new tab)Piazza San Donato forms the heart of Civita di Bagnoregio, a compact square that has hosted daily life for centuries. The piazza stages seasonal spectacles, from live nativity scenes at Christmas to the Palio della Tonna donkey races in June and September. -
Stop 4. Millions of Years in the Making
Explore in 3D: Stop 4. Millions of Years in the Making (Opens in new tab)The dramatic landscape of Civita formed over millions of years. What began as a seabed was layered with volcanic deposits that consolidated into the stone beneath the town. Its elevated, defensible position that makes it attractive as a settlement also makes Civita vulnerable to continual erosion and collapse. -
Stop 5. On Its Own
Explore in 3D: Stop 5. On Its Own (Opens in new tab)Civita's isolation, once a cause of abandonment and the nickname “the Dying Town,” has become a source of resilience and charm.
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About the Project
Project ETERNAL is a global heritage initiative from Antigravity x Insta360, created in partnership with CyArk and international heritage institutions. Using 360° imaging and 3D Gaussian Splatting, the project aims to preserve the memories of these places through immersive digital experiences. Using Antigravity’s A1 drone, CyArk documented the iconic Italian heritage sites of Pompeii and Civita di Bagnoregio. 3D Gaussian Splatting was then used to create immersive 3D digital environments of these locations to safeguard their shared legacy. CyArk’s Tapestry platform was used to create interactive narrative experiences for each location, allowing anyone to explore this iconic heritage up close.
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Credits
This project was made possible through the generous support of Antigravity. Special thanks to the Mayor’s Office and the Comune di Civita di Bagnoregio for their partnership and support.
