3D Model of Hricov Castle Enhanced by Real Textures

Abstract The authors present the law protection of cultural monuments in the Slovak Republic and the outputs of an interesting case study, more specifically the creation of a 3D model with real textures of Hricov Castle, which was created in 2019 with additional improvements done in 2022. Ruins of Hricov Castle are located in the village of Hricovske Podhradie, 15 km from Zilina. For model creation, devices obtained within the project of the Broker centre of air transport for the transfers of technology and knowledge into transport and transport infrastructure was used. The 3D model of Hricov Castle created by team leader Tomas Cesnek currently presents one of the most realistic Slovak digital 3D models created by laser scanning technology. This model will be a part of the permanent exhibition of Hricov Castle in the historical toll building from 1556 in Dolny Hricov, Slovakia, the reconstruction of which is ensured by the members The Association of Friends of Hricov Castle. Model creation methodology and the use of special textures should be used to produce more realistic laser scan 3D models.