Despite being dwarfed by China in size, Italy takes the top spot with 60 sites. They include several cities – such as Rome, Florence, Verona, Siena and Naples. One of the newer entries is Via Appia, an Ancient Roman road added to the list in 2024.

Also included are the colourful seaside villages of Cinque Terre and Puglia’s distinctive stone huts (Trulli). Examples of natural sites are The Dolomites in the northern Italian Alps (pictured) – which UNESCO calls 'some of the most beautiful mountain landscapes anywhere'.

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