Web mapping as a tool for preservation and promotion of historical and cultural heritage

Abstract

The purpose of the article. To substantiate the necessity of creating a web service with interactive maps of post-military objects, define conceptual and technological foundations for its implementation, and demonstrate the potential of web mapping for the preservation, promotion, and integration of historical and cultural heritage into the digital space.

The main material. Under modern digitalization conditions, creating an interactive web service to showcase post-military objects in Lviv region is an essential method for preserving, promoting, and ensuring accessibility to historical and cultural heritage. Post-military objects constitute a valuable source of historical information; however, data about them often remain unsystematized and difficult to access. Web mapping enables integration of spatial and thematic data onto a platform combining visualization, informativeness, and interactivity.

The technical implementation of the web service is based on a contemporary technology stack: Angular 18 for the frontend, ASP.NET 8 for the backend, and MSSQL for data management.

The web service database is structured according to relational principles, including tables for geographic coordinates, textual information, multimedia materials, and object typologies. A “one-to-many” relationship between tables enables the integration of markers with photographs, enhancing visual data representation.

The interactive service interface allows users to interact with maps, display objects based on selected criteria, view related content, and plot routes. The integration of NetTopologySuite ensures efficient handling of spatial data, such as object coordinates and routing.

The proposed web service addresses the problem of data systematization, unifying them into a single platform conve­nient for researchers, educators, tourists, and the general public.

Conclusions. The development of the web service for interactive mapping of post-military objects in the Lviv region aims at preserving, promoting, and integrating historical and cultural heritage into the digital space. Utilizing a modern technology stack (Angular 18, ASP.NET 8, MSSQL), the service provides interactivity, performance, and convenient access to organized information, including filtering, 3D models, and spatial analysis. The web service solves the problem of unsystem­atized data, offering new opportunities for research, preservation, and promotion of post-military objects.