With many scenic spots dating back thousands of years, the "boot-shaped country" Italy is the country holding the most world heritage sites recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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| The 14th-century fresco cycle in the city of Padua becomes Italy's 58th World Heritage site. (Source: Abano Terme) |
In 2021, Italy took the title when the 14th-century mural circuit in Padua became the country's 58th World Heritage Site, surpassing China's 56. The site consists of eight religious and secular complexes located within the historic city of Padua, housing a selection of frescoes painted between 1302 and 1397, including Giotto's Scrovegni Chapel - a masterpiece in the history of 14th-century Italian and European painting.
One of the iconic heritages of Italy is the Leaning Tower of Pisa located in Piazza dei Miracoli, Central Pisa, Northwest of the country. This is one of four important structures including the church, chapel and cemetery recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1987.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is 567m high and circular in shape, the body of the tower gradually narrows from bottom to top, consisting of 6 floors in the middle designed exactly the same. The base of the tower is about 196m in diameter, the top is 127m in diameter, the total weight of the tower is up to 14,000 tons. Apart from a few pillars made of diamond stone, the entire remaining architecture is made of quartz stone.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa was vertical when it was first built, but when the third floor was completed, it was discovered that the foundation was shallow and the tower began to lean. To avoid the risk of collapse, the Tower of Pisa is currently being preserved in its entirety. Authorities used 830 tons of lead to support the north side of the tower, in addition to a system of steel braces surrounding the tower.
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| The Leaning Tower of Pisa is 567m high and weighs 14,000 tons. (Source: The Tuscan Mom) |
Not only that, located in Northern Italy, Verona is one of the attractive tourist destinations with historical and cultural relics, unique architectural works. This place is also known for the romantic love story of Romeo and Juliet.
One of the most prominent attractions in the capital city of Rome is the Colosseum, which was named one of the new seven wonders of the world in 2007 after surpassing famous landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia (Turkey) and Neuschwanstein Castle (Germany).
The Colosseum is considered the most magnificent architectural arena in ancient Rome, with a capacity of about 50,000 people, and its main function was to be a place for gladiators to fight. Many festivals held at the Colosseum lasted up to 100 days.
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