Italy is the country with the highest number of assets da humanity by UNESCO in the world. But every year, several candidates emerge in an attempt to obtain the prestigious recognition.
Let's find out together what the Italian places nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.
The arches of Bologna
Bologna is a candidate in 2021 with one of its most representative symbols, the colorful and picturesque arcades that illustrate their territory. “An identifying element of the city of Bologna, both for the community and visitors, and a reference for a sustainable urban lifestyle” says the application text.
The capital of Emilia Romagna boasts 62 kilometers of arcades and offers 12 sections for UNESCO. Chosen both in the center and on the outskirts of the city.
Collio Friulano, rich tourist potential
Land of great white wines, the Collio Friulano is a mountainous area of Friuli Venezia Giulia, on the border with Slovenia. A representative crossing area between the Alpine peaks and the plain, and a junction of traditions and cultures.
Collio's candidacy for UNESCO World Heritage status for 2021 is another step towards completing the relaunch of the Gorizia area, rich in tourist, cultural and gastronomic potential. And of course, with its wineries.
An area of considerable interest, nestled among ancient villages, excellent wines, and good food.
Monte Grappa, between history and nature
O Monte Grappa, precious “Venetian territory”, is also a candidate. The Monte Grappa biosphere, which extends over around 66 thousand hectares and is made up of 25 cities and 3 provinces. It is a chest that preserves authentic naturalistic and historical treasures.
Parco della Maiella, the mother mountain of Abruzzo
Parco della Maiella, in the Abruzzo region, was established in 1991, and has a area of 74.095 hectares. It includes 39 municipalities in the provinces of L'Aquila, Chieti and Pescara.
Aspromonte, spectacle of nature
Also favorable opinion for the inclusion of Park Aspromonte in the UNESCO global geoparks network. The National Park that rises in the metropolitan city of Reggio Calabria is a nature spectacle, which has an extraordinary fauna and a wide variety of plant species. Without forgetting the old local traditions.
The Nuraghi millennials
Os nuraghi (Nurago or Nurague) are also candidates in 2021. An evocative Sardinian heritage with enormous potential, almost unexploited for tourist and cultural purposes.
But now, with around 8 nuraghi known and a symbol of the island, municipal administrations have understood their value.
Hence the proposal for inclusion in the UNESCO Heritage with 307 municipalities requesting the recognition of the towers of the nuraghi as a World Heritage Site.
It is a need shared by all centers in the region, which invests heavily in its ancient history and in its undeniable charm.
And for you? Who is the favorite Italian candidate for UNESCO Heritage in 2021? Write in the comments.
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