UNESCO World Heritage Sites

There is a corner of Italy where theatre was never a luxury reserved for a few, but a collective project funded by the community. Across historic towns and provincial cities in Marche, Umbria and Emilia-Romagna, ten historic theatres tell an extraordinary story. Between the 18th and 19th centuries, families, nobles and institutions joined forces, rather like a condominium association, to build cultural spaces open to all. On 26 July 2026, this group of theatres was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Italy now has 62 UNESCO sites, retaining its position at the top of the global ranking.

There is a point on the approach to Civita di Bagnoregio when the modern world rather abruptly falls away. A long pedestrian bridge crosses a deep valley towards a cluster of honey-coloured stone houses, seemingly detached from the rest of Lazio. At a distance it looks almost too neat to be real.

Just a few minutes beyond the Aurelian Walls in Rome, you’ll find an enormous green corridor where you can literally walk on paving stones laid more than two thousand years ago. Mausoleums rise out of the grass, catacombs run underground, and aqueducts cut across the skyline.

In Porto Venere, it only takes a few steps to go from the cool shade of narrow alleyways to the bright light along the cliffs.

Italy's national cuisine has now been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Italy’s most recent UNESCO inscriptions span prehistoric rock-cut tombs, blue‑ceilinged chapels, grand spa culture, ancient roads and delicate gypsum cave systems.

Italy’s UNESCO World Heritage cities in Italy serve up hill towns with frescoed basilicas, elegant medieval centres, grand merchant palaces on marble-lined streets and cave quarters cut into honey-coloured rock.Italy’s most beautiful UNESCO sitesAssisiVerona Ragusa Genoa SienaMateraIt

Every region of Italy is home to breathtaking historic gardens and parks. From UNESCO World Heritage Sites to secret garden islands and historic mazes, here are the best gardens in Italy that you simply cannot miss.

Sicily is one of the most captivating destinations in the Mediterranean, offering a unique blend of history, culture and breathtaking landscapes. Among its many treasures are 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – places of outstanding cultural or natural importance that you won’t want to miss.

Italy is a country where every village and town has its own unmistakable story. Sometimes this is reflected in its traditions or monuments; in other cases, the uniqueness begins with the very layout of the town itself.

This UNESCO World Heritage town is famous for its iconic trulli, delicious cuisine and warm southern charm. But what exactly should you see and do in Alberobello?

Italy’s not exactly shy when it comes to UNESCO World Heritage sites – there are 60 of them dotted from top to toe.

Italy currently boasts an incredible 60 UNESCO World Heritage sites, which is more than any other country on the planet. They aren't all ancient ruins, either. The sites fall into a few categories. Most are 'cultural' sites, which makes sense for Italy, given its incredible history.

Italy isn’t just renowned for its exceptional food and great fashion sense—it's also a living museum, home to more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country on the planet.

Apulia is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful regions in Italy, where artistic and cultural heritage blends perfectly with landscapes and natural beauty. This is why “the heel of Italy” boasts stunning testimonies of past eras, some of which are protected on a global level.

Another municipality has been added to the already extensive list of towns offering houses for sale for 1 euro in Sicily. However, this time we're not talking about a small village with very few residents.

Lonely Planet has released their ranking of the must see destinations in the world in 2020. Looking at the results of the best regions to visit, the second position immediately captures out attention as it is occupied by the Italian region of Marche.