Italy has a cultural heritage, consisting of cultural heritage and landscape heritage, such that Italy itself can be considered a "Diffuse Museum in the Open Sky"! A "Widespread museum" which offers citizens and visitors the chance to live a unique experience, linked not only to art but also to those productive, artisan and traditional realities that are specific elements of the Italian territory. A museum result of the continuous and joint creative action between man and nature, which expresses the constant connection between past and present as a material heritage of Italian history, rich in works of art, unique history and traditions, deep and rooted culture and traditions, united to a wise and inimitable eno-gastronomic mastery.
A Nation, a Diffused Museum Italy that holds the record (together with China) for the number of World Heritage sites included in the UNESCO list: in 2019 55 + 41 candidates to become one. A cultural heritage consisting of about 100 thousand assets (including archaeological, architectural, museum, etc.), concentrated mainly in what are called the " Cities of Art" .
The Italian cities of art represent one of the most sought-after destinations of world cultural tourism, precisely because they are rich in monuments, churches, castles, museums, historic houses. Ideal places for seasonally seasoned tourism, open all year round. There are many Italian cities of art: Turin, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Ferrara, Florence, Perugia, Rome, Naples, Palermo, to name a few. All of them preserve a historical, artistic and architectural heritage that tells centuries of history. Italian cities of art have often been the seat of governments and principalities and the scene of compelling events that have changed the course of history itself. They have been home to princes, dukes, popes, kings and emperors.
Cities that in addition to their cultural heritage offer itineraries to discover shops and craft shops, markets and festivals, festivals and theaters that combine traditions, culture and entertainment. But also places where you can experience one of the longest and deepest food and wine cultures.
This our guide of the major Italian cities of art aims to accompany you around these beautiful places in a more conscious way, not just to visit them, but to LIVE them even in their most secret and hidden atmospheres!
