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Italy ratified the UNESCO World Heritage Convention on 23 June 1978. It holds the highest number of World Heritage Sites worldwide, with a strong focus on cultural properties.
Common themes include ancient Roman and Etruscan architecture, Renaissance art and urban planning, religious monuments, and historic city centers. Italy also features natural sites, such as the Dolomites and Mount Etna, recognized for their geological and scenic value.
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- Ville-fattoria in Chianti Classico : Nominated
- Early Medieval Benedictine settlements : Nominated
- Condominio theatres of Central Italy : Nominated
- Domus de janas Sardinia : Inscribed
- European Paper Mills (Italy) : Removed from tentative list
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