Italian monuments in Kos- present situation and tourist interest and the role of ICTs in their promotion

Abstract

The present study has to do with the Italian architecture in the Dodecanese and specifically on the island of Kos. The departure of the Italians bequeathed to the island a rich architectural work, which is a valuable capital for its tourist industry. It is the result of thirty-one years of Italian rule and is an important and special part of the island's cultural heritage. After a quantitative survey carried out in November 2023 with questionnaires distributed on the island, it was shown that the Italian monuments have been utilized to a satisfactory extent, so that today they provide the visitor with a unique combination of history and architecture that attracts tourists and contributes to local and cultural development and presentation.