The main subject of the research is represented by relevant buildings erected from the ancient age to the first half of the 20th century, which can be considered as belonging to the cultural heritage of the involved Countries. Historical constructions cover a wide and diversified range of structural categories, including masonry, steel and reinforced concrete buildings, needing to be fitted with adequate seismic resistant provisions. The proposed activity is mostly focused on the use of innovative technologies, namely those relying upon mixed reversible systems. Consequently,a more advanced understanding of both material and device behaviour, as well as a deeper insight into the seismic response of constructions is required.