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GENOVA – Le Strade Nuove e il Sistema dei Palazzi dei Rolli

""Le Strade Nuove" and the System of the "Palazzi dei Rolli" of Genova"

The “Strade Nuove” and the system of the “Palazzi dei Rolli” in Genova's historic centre date back to the period from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. They  represent the first example in Europe of an urban development project with a unitary framework implemented thnks to interventions supported by private initiatives.  The Palazzi also offer an original exemple of a public network of private residence designated to host State visits.

Inscription on the Unesco World Heritage List: 2006

Criteria for Acceptance into the Unesco World Heritage List
Id. n. 1211 2006 C (ii) (iv)

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