UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage – presentation of Italy’s candidacies for 2018-2019
These are Italy’s candidatures to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage: the “Perdonanza Celestiniana”, a ritual tradition from the province of l’Aquila which dates back to the 14th century ; “Transhumance”, a pastoral tradition shared by numerous countries of the Alps and the Mediterranean (Italy initiated the candidature, together with Austria and Greece) and “Alpinism”, […]
Read moreThe City of Fermo enters UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities
The City of Fermo enters UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities, which was created by the Organization in 2013 to promote lifelong learning. The nomination by UNESCO’s Lifelong Institute was motivated by the richness of the city’s cultural and educational offer, to which contribute schools and cultural institutions, civil society and local enterprises. Fermo is […]
Read moreStefania Giannini appointed UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education
We wish all success to the newly appointed Assistant Director-General for Education of UNESCO, Ms Stefania Giannini. UNESCO’s official nomination announcement
Read moreConfirmation of Italy’s Leading Role for the Protection of Cultural Heritage – First Activation of the International Cooperation Procedure for an Underwater Site off the Coasts of Sicily (the Skerki Bancs)
The Skerki banks are a 700 square km archaeological site located at 200 meters below the sea level, in the international waters among Sicily, Sardinia and Tunisia, at the crossroads of Mediterranean ancient and modern trade routes. It hosts 5 Roman shipwrecks ranging from the 1st Century BC to the 4th AC. According to the […]
Read morePresentation at UNESCO of the Special Edition of “Cartaditalia” Dedicated to the European Year of Cultural Heritage
“Cartaditalia” is a contemporary publication dedicated to Italian culture, edited by the Italian Culture Institute in Brussels in Italian, English, French and German. The special edition for the European Year of Cultural Heritage has been curated by Pier Luigi Sacco, professor of culture economics at the IULM University in Milan and special consultant for the European […]
Read more« Wonders. The Peninsula of Treasures »
During the month of January, Rai1 will devote four prime-time shows to the Italian sites inscribed on the World Heritage List. Hosted by Alberto Angela, each episode of « Wonders. the peninsula of treasures » will allow us to discover the unique artistic heritage and beauty of 3 among the 53 sites. The first episode, which will be […]
Read more« Wonders. The peninsula of treasures »: Minister Alfano comments on the show’s success
« I am glad that Italy’s public channel RAI has devoted attention to the richness of our cultural heritage which belongs to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, with such a high-quality and high-impact show for our country’s image. The latter fully highlights the qualities to which the whole world recognizes us and which must make us proud of being […]
Read more« Wonders. The Peninsula of Treasures »: Italy’s World Heritage sites on Rai1 with Alberto Angela
On Thursday January 4 and for the three following Wednesdays, Rai1 will devote a prime-time show to Italy’s World Heritage Sites. Alberto Angela, the host of “Wonders. The Peninsula of Treasures”, will lead us to discover the unique art and beauty of the 53 sites. The first two shows will also feature an interview to Ambassador […]
Read moreBest wishes from the Italian Delegation to UNESCO!
We would like wish you all a happy 2018 and to seize the opportunity to thank those people who have made Italy’s accomplishments at UNESCO possible over the last year. 2017 was indeed a positive year for Italy in all of UNESCO’s fields of competence, starting from the protection of cultural heritage, where our country’s […]
Read moreJournalist security: Italy presents its new coordination center to fight intimidations against journalists in the framework of UNESCO’s dedicated roundtable
Italy had the opportunity to present its brand new coordination center during the “National initiatives on the safety of journalists – what works?” roundtable which was organized by UNESCO in the framework of its work to foster freedom of expression and security of journalists. The latter, which has just been established by its Ministry of […]
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