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Reading UNESCO Sites

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A podcast series for an immersive and emotional journey: Italy’s UNESCO World Heritage sites are brought to life through the words of great writers who have celebrated their history and beauty. Ten themed episodes take us on a captivating voyage where the wonders of our country intertwine with the pages of books that reveal their essence, inviting us to explore unique places filled with culture, nature, and tradition. Reading UNESCO Sites Project realized with the funding of Centro per il libro e la lettura Voice and texts:  Editorial care and research: Sound Designer:

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Latest episode

Mar 6, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 10 | Noble Residences | Reading UNESCO sites 06.03.2025

Splendor and wonder: UNESCO-protected villas and gardens showcase a theatrical Italy, where lavish courts and grand visions created breathtaking places of beauty that continue to amaze today.

Episode 9 | Sacred Places | Reading UNESCO sites 06.03.2025

Where art and faith come together: Assisi, the Sacri Monti and the Church’s religious patronage lead us on a journey through spirituality, power, and breathtaking masterpieces.

Episode 8 | Pre-Roman Italy | Reading UNESCO sites 05.03.2025

Before Rome, mysterious cultures left indelible traces: rock art, nuraghi, stilt houses, and necropolises. UNESCO sites take us to the deepest roots of our history.

Episode 7 | Nature | Reading UNESCO sites 05.03.2025

The Dolomites, Etna, and the Aeolian Islands: Italy’s UNESCO natural sites are geological and environmental treasures. They take us through peaks, volcanoes, and landscapes that reveal the ancient history of our planet.

Episode 6 | Iconic Italy | Reading UNESCO sites 05.03.2025

Some places are simply inseparable from their surroundings. Join us as we explore six UNESCO sites that capture the true essence of Italy, rich in history, deep-rooted traditions, and iconic imagery recognized around the world.

Episode 5 | Middle Ages | Reading UNESCO sites 05.03.2025

The Italian Middle Ages between faith and power: from Ravenna to the walled cities, UNESCO sites reveal to us an era of ambition and beauty, where every stone tells the story of the balance between heaven and earth.

Episode 4 | Roman Italy | Reading UNESCO sites 05.03.2025

From the Roman Forum to the grandeur of Pompeii, through villas and necropolises, UNESCO-listed Roman archaeological sites unveil a past that still pulses before our eyes and beneath our feet.

Episode 3 | Architecture and Idea | Reading UNESCO sites 05.03.2025

Architecture becomes a message: from Castel del Monte to Olivetti’s industrial dreams, we journey through UNESCO sites that have given tangible form to visions and revolutions.

Episode 2 | Historic Centers | Reading UNESCO sites 05.03.2025

Seven UNESCO historic centers, seven souls of Italy. Naples, Rome, Pienza, Bologna, Florence, Verona, and Montecatini: timeless icons of culture and tradition, each reflecting the identity of a country with a thousand faces.

Episode 1 | Man and Nature | Reading UNESCO sites 05.03.2025

A one-of-a-kind journey through Italy’s UNESCO sites, where humanity has shaped the landscape without compromising its essence. From Venice to the Prosecco Hills, these landmarks embody a delicate yet breathtaking balance between nature, art, and ingenuity.

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