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I Borghi più belli d'Italia [a] (Italian: [i ˈborɡi pju bˈbɛlli diˈtaːlja]) is a non-profit private association of small Italian towns of strong historical and artistic interest, [2] that was founded in March 2001 on the initiative of the Tourism Council of the National Association of Italian Municipalities, with the aim of preserving and maintaining villages of quality heritage. [3]
On the inside there is a courtyard, surrounded by beautiful columns and windows. Architects like Michelozzo, who worked for Cosimo de' Medici, looked at the Roman Colosseum for inspiration. Saint Peter's Basilica. The most famous church in Rome was the Old St. Peter's Basilica, built over a small shrine believed to mark the burial place of St ...
When visiting Italy, most travelers make a beeline for famous cities like Rome, Venice, Florence, and Milan—but some of the country's dreamiest holiday destinations are tiny, little-known towns ...
Italy has served as a member of the World Heritage Committee five times, 1978–1985, 1987–1993, 1993–1999, 1999–2001, and 2021–2025. [3] Out of Italy's 60 heritage sites, 54 are cultural and 6 are natural. [3] Seven sites are transnational.
Media in category "Featured pictures of Italy" The following 154 files are in this category, out of 154 total. "The School of Athens" by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino.jpg 3,820 × 2,964; 2.35 MB
Featured pictures of Italy (153 F) I. Images of buildings and structures in Italy (13 F) M. Maps of Italy (1 C, 1 P) P. PD Italy (1 C, 58 F) Images of Italian people ...
Rome is regarded as one of the world's most beautiful ancient cities, [2] and contains vast amounts of priceless works of art, palaces, museums, parks, churches, gardens, basilicas, temples, villas, piazzas, theatres, and other venues in general. As one of the world's most important and visited cities, [3] there are numerous popular tourist ...
Asolo (Italian pronunciation:) is a town and comune in the Veneto Region of northern Italy. It is known as "The Pearl of the province of Treviso", and also as "The City of a Hundred Horizons" for its mountain settings. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy"). [3] The Fortress of Asolo.