Italy
Agrigento by Els Slots
Aquileia by Els Slots
Arab-Norman Palermo by Els Slots
Assisi by Els Slots
Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco…
Botanical Garden, Padua by Els Slots
Photo in the Public Domain by 27for27
Photo in the Public Domain by 27for27
Castel del Monte by Els Slots
Cilento and Vallo di Diano by Els Slots
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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- Condominio theatres of Central Italy : Nominated
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- European Paper Mills (Italy) : Removed from tentative list
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