Antiquora

Introduction

Traveling to historical places is not always possible due to time, distance, or budget constraints. To solve this problem, I built Antiquora, an Android application that allows users to explore historical monuments virtually using their mobile phones.
Antiquora provides detailed information, 360-degree views, nearby transportation options, and ticket prices for monuments, making it easier for users to plan visits or simply learn about history from anywhere.

What is Antiquora?

Antiquora is an Android application designed to help users:

Virtually explore famous historical monuments
Learn detailed historical information about each monument
View monuments using a 360-degree immersive view
Check nearby transportation options
Know entry ticket prices before visiting
The app combines technology and history to create an informative and engaging user experience.

Key Features

🏛️ Virtual Exploration of historical monuments
🌐 360-Degree View for immersive experience
📖 Detailed Information about each monument
🚍 Nearest Transportation Details
🎟️ Ticket Prices for visitors
📱 User-friendly Android Interface

Tech Stack

Platform: Android
Language: Kotlin
UI: XML Layouts
IDE: Android Studio

App Workflow

User login and personalization
User opens the app and selects a monument

The app displays:

Monument history and description
High-quality images and a 360-degree view
Ticket pricing information
Nearest transportation options
Users can navigate smoothly between different monuments
360-Degree View Implementation

The 360-degree view feature allows users to:

Rotate and explore monuments virtually
Get an immersive feel similar to real-life visits
Understand monument architecture better
This feature enhances user engagement and learning.

Challenges Faced

Integrating 360-degree view smoothly
Managing large media files efficiently
Designing a clean and responsive UI
Structuring monument data properly
Overcoming these challenges improved my Android development and UI design skills.

What I Learned

Android UI design using XML
Activity and navigation handling
Working with multimedia content
Improving user experience through interactive features
Real-world project planning and execution

Future Enhancements

Map integration for live navigation
Offline access for 360 degree view
Multi-language support