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Preservation of historical walser houses in alagna valsesia, italy

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Abstract

The focus of this paper is the historical preservation of Walser houses located in Alagna Valsesia, Piedmont, Italy. The Walser house displays a unique structure, conceived as a response to the harsh environment of high mountains. The "Walsers," a Germanic people, migrated to the Italian Alps starting in the 14 th century. The house represents an amazing synthesis of functionality, durability, structural soundness, and architectural elegance.