3D Visualization via Augmented Reality: The Case of the Middle Stoa in the Ancient Agora of Athens

Augmented reality is a rapidly evolving technology that enriches reality with computer generated information as well as a powerful tool that provides innovative ways of information access at cultural heritage sites. In this paper, an augmented reality application that allows the visualization of a part of the Middle Stoa in the Ancient Agora of Athens is presented. Users of this application, pointing their tablet PC at the present situation, have the opportunity to see what this building looked like in ancient times, as its three dimensional model is displayed on the camera view of their device, projected on the modern-day ruins.

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