UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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.

Italy, renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes, is home to more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world.

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.

Civita di Bagnoregio, known in Italy as 'the dying city', has been nominated to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.

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.