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UNESCO Heritage Sites in Italy: World Record and Local Challenges
Italy is the country with the highest number of UNESCO sites (51) in the world, ranging from well-known historical centers (Venice and its lagoon) to monuments and art pieces (Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan with Leonardo’s “Last Supper”), archeological (Pompei) and natural sites (the Dolomites), as well as six additional intangible elements (including the Mediterranean diet and the Sicilian puppet theater). The program is being held on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the foundation of UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), whose mission, among others, is the preservation of historic monuments, urban centers, and natural sites, along with traditional practices and contemporary art forms, that are deemed to be a source of identity, cohesion, knowledge, and vibrancy for societies. Through a set of critical and creative lenses, the presentations will bring attention to Italy’s rich heritage and the challenges as well as opportunities it offers. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP required by Tue. Nov. 10, 2015.