UNESCO World Heritage in Italy
Italian cuisine has long been celebrated worldwide, but it has recently achieved a landmark status. Italian cooking has now been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, in an acknowledgement that it is a living cultural practice that binds communities, preserves knowledge, and reflects centuries of shared identity. This makes Italy the first country
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Turin was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Design in 2014, and in 2008 it became the first World Design Capital. But why does it deserve this accolade, and what does it mean in practice? And what should visitors look out for when they visit the city? Why Is Turin A Creative City Of Design?
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In the heart of Turin, on the elegant Piazza Castello, the Palazzo Madama is one of Italy’s most remarkable buildings. A mixture of Roman foundations, medieval fortifications, and 18th century Baroque splendour, this historic palace is both a former royal residence and a treasure trove of European art. Visit it not only for the building
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You can’t miss the Palazzo Reale Torino. Right in the heart of Turin, its gleaming white façade dominates the elegant Piazza Castello. But the real treasure lies within: lavish interiors, impressive museum collections, and centuries of Italian history. This is both a historic palace of the Savoy family and the home of the Royal Museums
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A former royal hunting lodge on the outskirts of Turin. A monumental palace with dazzling state rooms. And extensive gardens beneath the shadow of the mountains. This is the Reggia di Venaria Reale, one of the historic residences of the Royal House of Savoy, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. La Venaria Reale The Palace
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The Longobards in Italy: Places of Power is one of Italy’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is not just one site, but many, a collective homage to a significant period of medieval history. So what are the buildings included in this list, and why are they so important? Who Were The Longobards? First, who
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The city of Pesaro, in the Marche Region, has been a UNESCO City of Music since 2017. And it was the Italian Capital of Culture for 2024. But why did Pesaro deserve the dual honour, and what is its musical tradition? Pesaro, UNESCO Creative City Of Music The UNESCO Creative Cities network is a way