Palmanova is a one-of-a-kind destination with an unmistakable identity. Designed from the ground up as the ideal city, it features a striking nine-pointed star shape when viewed from above. But what was its purpose, and why was it inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017?

Palmanova was conceived as the ideal city, but what does that mean? It was designed to be both an impregnable fortress and an aesthetic masterpiece, blending beauty and harmony with exceptional military functionality. Achieving such a vision wasn’t simple, but the innovative nine-pointed star layout made it possible.