Italy has begun the candidacy process to have the Via Appia Antica inserted in the Unesco World Heritage List, the Italian culture ministry announced on Thursday. The bid for Unesco recognition refers to the full route of the Appian Way, from Rome to Brindisi in south-east Italy, and including the Via Traiana, built by Emperor Trajan as an extensio...

It may be because the extent of the vineyards is neither large nor small (3,000 hectares of vineyards), or perhaps because the neighbouring denominations, such as Valpolicella, Soave, Conegliano Valdobbiadene or Bardolino make more “noise” and mostly other figures, the fact remains that the district of the Colli Berici – a sort of hilly island that...

With Hidden gems in Italy, we want to take you on a journey to discover the lesser-known but nevertheless extraordinary places in Italy. Today we will stop in Refrontolo, in the province of Treviso, Veneto. This small village is located in a unique landscape, that of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since...

Since UNESCO came into existence in 1972, Italy holds the world record of 58 World Heritage Sites out of 1154 so far assigned, due to its unique beauty. These sites are divided into two major categories: cultural heritages, such as Villa d'Este in Tivoli, near Rome, and natural heritages, such as Mount Etna in Sicily. In addition to these two main...

Genoa’s historic center - Ancient Italian Marine Republic and today Capital of Liguria - is the seat of splendid artistic and architectural treasures. Splendid artistic and architectural treasures. The Site includes the Strade Nuove (“New Roads”), where stand the magnificent “Palazzi dei Rolli,” a series of noble abodes in the Renaissance and Baroq...

“The candidature of the Valpolicella grape drying technique as a Unesco Intangible Heritage is officially launched from Verona, from “Vinitaly 2022”. This is a great opportunity for the development of the Denomination and the territory, a driving force for local economies and for the enhancement of the traditional, unmistakable and inimitable proce...

Yes to the candidacy of the Italian art of opera as intangible heritage of humanity, no to that of Italian espresso coffee: this is the decision taken by the Italian Commission of UNESCO. So it will be the Italian opera singing to arrive to the Unesco Intergovernmental Committee for the 2023 cycle that will have to decide the new insertions in the...

In 2021, the site Padua’s fourteenth-century fresco cycles, located within the city walls of Padua in north-eastern Italy, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming the 57th Italian site on the list. The Padua Urbs Picta Nomination Committee was formally formed in 2016, although collaboration between the partners had already been un...

Few places in the world call to mind stunning natural landscapes and romantic vistas like The Dolomites. Also known as the Dolomite Mountains, this spectacular mountain range located in northeastern Italy was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. And as you make the journey toward this magnificent natural wonder, it’s easy to see why. In a...

Spring in Italy smells of freshly bloomed flowers and trees that are colored with new light, the climate becomes mild, the squares of the cities come back to life and the sun reappears to make the landscapes shine. In short, for many this is the best time of year to travel and to enjoy landscapes and locations without the confusion of summer or the...