The Veneto region has UNESCO sites in Conegliano and Valdobbiadene.
UNESCO sites in Verona and Vicenza
Giuliano Vantaggi, from the region's tourism and territorial marketing department, which also deals with UNESCO sites in Veneto, talks about the many sites in the Veneto region. 'The Prosecco hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene are considered UNESCO sites for several reasons. For the farmers who cultivate them, for the terraces and for the geomorphological structure of the site. Then we have the Roman part of the city of Verona with three famous monuments: the Arena, the Imperial Forums and the Stone Bridge. Vicenza is famous worldwise for its architecture, and especially for its great architect Andrea Palladio, who built many monuments in the city, including 21 Palladian villas.”
Venice and Padua are also world heritage
“Venice and its lagoon. It is important, but the three islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello are also important. Then we have the site of Padua with Giotto's frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel and the botanical garden, which is the oldest in the world. Then there are the pile dwelling site of whish the Veneto region has three; and there is another site the walls that were built by the Venetians but are located far from Venice.”
Intangible recognition for Venetian cuisine
“The UNESCO MAB, Man and the Biosphere, which is also very interesting, and refers to a recognition given when a territory changes its value over time. For example, Monte Grappa, which features both mountain pastures and trenches from the First World War. Then there are the final part of the Po, the Botanical Garden at the Po Delta and the Euganean Hills, where you can also see volcanic remains of the past, along with villas and castles. The region’s intangible recognitions are the working of glass and vases, and Verona’s medieval games which are also interesting. And, finally, there is Italian cuisine, and Venetian cuisine which is of course part of Italian cuisine.”
