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UNESCO will discuss the candidacy of Italian culinary the intangible heritage of humanity. The decision will be taken during a meeting in India. Before that, on November 10, the entity's technical opinion will be released. The document may recommend approval, rejection or postponement of the debate. “In India, not only the candidacy of Italian cuis...

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The Emilia Romagna region in northern Italy is a perennial favorite of travelers interested in history, art, and architecture. This year marks the 80th anniversary of UNESCO, a United Nations agency dedicated to preserving the world’s cultural and natural heritage. An essential part of the agency’s mission is to promote sustainable tourism. The Emi...

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A new initiative is in motion to have Italian comedy recognized as part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, a move that aims to celebrate a tradition deeply rooted in the country’s artistic and social fabric. The idea, spearheaded by the Fondazione Guido Carli, has gained the support of notable figures, including actor and director Carlo Verd...

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Sicily is not only a set for Il Commissario Montalbano, but a co-star with its history, art, architecture and iconic scenery. The transposition of Andrea Camilleri ’s novels to the small screen has led to the vivification of that land made up of a mosaic of Baroque villages, historic palaces and seascapes that tell centuries of civilization and cul...

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Italy leads the EU in agricultural value added: a historic achievement Italy set to revive nuclear power by 2027 New road code in Italy: is it causing a decline in wine consumption in restaurants? Christopher Nolan's Odyssey to film in Sicily's historic landscapes The Italian Condominium Theatre System: a central Italy tradition nominated for UNES...

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An interdisciplinary study conducted by theUniversity of Salerno, in collaboration with the Pompeii Archaeological Park, analyzed the possible correlation between new excavation campaigns andincreased tourist flows. The results, published in the latest issue of the journal Values and Evaluations, DEI - Tipografia del Genio Civile, highlight theabse...

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Southeastern Sicily is home to two unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Greek temples and Baroque architecture, and with 2 to 3 days you can visit them both. The Valley of the Temples, in Agrigento, has some of the best-preserved Greek temples still standing and Agrigento is the 2025 Italian capital of culture. Several towns in the Noto Valley have...

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One night in 1171, King William II, known as “the Good,” was resting from the burdens of war and governance, as was customary for Norman kings, in an ancient Arab village called Balharā. In a dream, the Virgin Mary appeared to him and revealed the location of an immense treasure—a war booty hidden by his father, William I, known as “the Bad.” She i...

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A fascinating tradition of Italian culture, the “Condominium Theatre System” in central Italy during the 18th and 19th centuries is now a candidate for inclusion on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This unique system was characterized by the use of private residences, often belonging to noble families, which were transformed into theater...

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Whether you want to sip hearty red wine paired with premium white truffles, to see the birthplace of Fiat, to scope out a new movie location, or to participate in a medieval orange throwing contest (more on that below), Piedmont is the place for you. Here, five off-the-beaten-path towns in the region that you need to visit. IvreaIt might be surpris...

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