Last Updated on 19 January 2026 by Johan
Italy has 59 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the highest number of any country in the world. They range from ancient Roman cities and medieval towns to breathtaking natural landscapes and masterpieces of Renaissance art. This guide organizes all sites by region to help you plan your travels more easily.
UNESCO Sites in Italy by Region
Abruzzo
- Celestinian Hermitages of Majella National Park (2023)
Remote hermitages used by medieval monks, set in dramatic mountain landscapes.
Basilicata
- The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera
Ancient cave dwellings carved into limestone cliffs, inhabited since prehistoric times.
Calabria
- (No UNESCO sites yet
Campania
- 18th‑Century Royal Palace at Caserta, Park, Aqueduct of Vanvitelli & San Leucio Complex
A monumental Baroque palace often compared to Versailles. - Archaeological Areas of Pompeii, Herculaneum & Torre Annunziata
Roman cities frozen in time by the eruption of Vesuvius. - Costiera Amalfitana (Amalfi Coast)
A spectacular coastline of cliffs, villages, and terraced lemon groves. - Cilento & Vallo di Diano National Park, Paestum, Velia & Certosa di Padula
A blend of Greek temples, medieval monasteries, and natural landscapes.
Emilia‑Romagna
- Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna
Famous for their glittering Byzantine mosaics. - Ferrara, City of the Renaissance & its Po Delta
A planned Renaissance city with impressive fortifications. - Cathedral, Torre Civica & Piazza Grande, Modena
A Romanesque architectural ensemble.
Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Archaeological Area & Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia
One of the most important cities of the Roman Empire. - Cividale del Friuli (Longobards in Italy)
Lombard-era monuments from the early Middle Ages.
Lazio
- Historic Centre of Rome & Vatican Properties
Includes ancient Roman monuments and major Christian sites. - Villa Adriana (Tivoli)
Emperor Hadrian’s vast imperial villa. - Villa d’Este (Tivoli)
Renaissance gardens famous for fountains and waterworks.
Liguria
- Portovenere, Cinque Terre & the Islands (Palmaria, Tino, Tinetto)
Colorful fishing villages and dramatic coastal scenery. - Genoa: Le Strade Nuove & Palazzi dei Rolli
Grand Renaissance and Baroque palaces.
Lombardy
- Crespi d’Adda
A perfectly preserved 19th‑century workers’ village. - Rock Drawings in Valcamonica
One of the world’s largest prehistoric rock art collections. - Sacri Monti of Piedmont & Lombardy
Devotional complexes with chapels and artworks. - Longobards in Italy (Brescia)
Important Lombard-era religious structures.
Marche
- Historic Centre of Urbino
A Renaissance city dominated by the Palazzo Ducale.
Molise
- (No UNESCO sites yet)
Piedmont
- Residences of the Royal House of Savoy (Turin)
Palaces and hunting lodges of the Savoy dynasty. - Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe‑Roero & Monferrato
Rolling hills producing world‑famous wines. - Sacri Monti of Piedmont & Lombardy
Shared with Lombardy.
Puglia
- Castel del Monte
A mysterious octagonal fortress built by Frederick II. - The Trulli of Alberobello
Unique conical stone houses. - Longobards in Italy (Monte Sant’Angelo)
A major medieval pilgrimage site.
Sardinia
- Su Nuraxi di Barumini
A Bronze Age stone fortress complex.
Sicily
- Archaeological Area of Agrigento
Greek temples in exceptional condition. - Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto
Rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake in a distinctive Baroque style. - Syracuse & the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica
Greek, Roman, and prehistoric remains. - Mount Etna
One of the world’s most active volcanoes. - Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands)
Volcanic islands with dramatic landscapes.
Tuscany
- Historic Centre of Florence
Birthplace of the Renaissance. - Piazza del Duomo, Pisa
Includes the Leaning Tower. - Historic Centre of Siena
A medieval city famous for the Palio horse race. - Historic Centre of San Gimignano
Known for its medieval towers. - Historic Centre of Pienza
A model Renaissance town. - Medici Villas & Gardens in Tuscany
Country residences of the Medici family. - Val d’Orcia
Iconic Tuscan landscapes.
Trentino‑Alto Adige / Südtirol
- The Dolomites
Dramatic mountain landscapes with unique geology. - Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps
Bronze Age stilt-house settlements.
Umbria
- Assisi, Basilica of San Francesco & Other Franciscan Sites
Spiritual center of the Franciscan order.
Valle d’Aosta
- Rhaetian Railway (shared with Switzerland)
A spectacular Alpine railway line.
Veneto
- Venice & its Lagoon
A unique city built on water. - City of Verona
Roman, medieval, and Renaissance architecture. - City of Vicenza & the Palladian Villas of the Veneto
Masterpieces by architect Andrea Palladio. - Botanical Garden (Orto Botanico), Padua
The world’s oldest academic botanical garden. - Padua’s 14th‑Century Fresco Cycles (2021)
Masterpieces by Giotto and other artists. - Prosecco Hills of Conegliano & Valdobbiadene (2019)
Terraced vineyards producing Italy’s famous sparkling wine.