World Heritage in Italy

Italy is home to the largest number of world heritage sites currently listed by UNESCO and here is just a sample of the country's vast legacy, following the trail of 5 listed sites:

1. The Royal Palace of Caserta and San Leucio Silk Factory, Campania
The Royal Palace was built to rival the palaces of Versailles and Madrid and contains some 1,200 rooms, a theatre and two dozen state apartments as well as vast gardens and fountains, including an early example of English Capability Brown-style.

2. The Ancient Nuraghi, Sardinia
The nuraghi are Sardinia's imposing stone towers, built from the Bronze Age up until around the second century A.C. They are the remains of the island's ancient navigator civilization, the Nuragica.

3. The Amalfi Coast, Campania
The Amalfi Coast is a series of towns set on a dramatic cliff-side perch. Each inspires awe for humankind's versatility in adapting to the natural environment.

4. The Valley of the Temples, Sicily
The ancient Greeks knew how to build. The Valley of the Temples consists of seven temples that date to the 5th century B.C.. They were constructed to honour the ancient Hellenic gods, such as Juno and Zeus.

5. Rome, Latium
The Roman Forum was created in the early days of democracy and is an incredible open air museum in Rome's city centre.

From the past to the present day, Italy's cultural sites allow travellers to absorb the beauty of our manmade heritage and the results of human endeavour and development over the centuries.

The diversity of these Italian sites and their location throughout Italy offer a wide choice of holiday destinations to explore, whether beachside relaxation on the islands of Sicily and Sardinia or a faster-pace visit to the cities of Rome and Naples.