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Enhancement and promotion project

World Heritage Education: Supplementary Educational Activities

Project funded under Law February 20, 2006, n. 77

“World Heritage Education. Supplementary Educational Activities” is an educational and enhancement project, developed by the Florence World Heritage and Relations with UNESCO Office of the Culture and Sports Department of the Municipality of Florence, in collaboration with the Mus.e Foundation. Funded by the Italian Ministry of Culture under Law No. 77 of February 20, 2006 — which provides “Special measures for the protection and use of Italian sites and elements of cultural, landscape and environmental interest, inscribed on the ‘World Heritage List’, placed under the protection of UNESCO” — the project aims to strengthen participation among students from schools of all levels. In particular, it seeks to raise awareness among younger generations regarding the intrinsic values of the “Historic Centre of Florence” World Heritage site from a sustainability perspective.

In line with Article 27 of the 1972 Convention, students and educators will take part in educational activities on site as well as supplementary training courses. These are aimed at increasing knowledge of the city, its history, and its monuments.

The educational initiative expects the participation of approximately 50 classes across its various options, tailoring activities into four categories based on school levels (preschool, primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary school).

The project is currently being finalized in order to launch activities for the new 2026/2027 school year; further updates will be available shortly.

The activity will be promoted through the Chiavi della Città website, the MUS.E website https://musefirenze.it/ email: didattica@musefirenze.it, and the Firenze Patrimonio Mondiale website https://www.firenzepatrimoniomondiale.it/

Project managers
Municipality of Florence – Culture Department, World Heritage and Relations with UNESCO Office in collaboration with the Mus.e Foundation

 

Project funded under Law February 20, 2006, n. 77
“Special measures for the protection and use of Italian sites and elements of cultural, landscape and environmental interest, inscribed on the ‘World Heritage List’, placed under the protection of UNESCO”

FAQ

Why is the Historic Centre of Florence a World Heritage Site?

The Historic Centre of Florence was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1982. The justification for its inscription is contained within the Statement of Outstanding Universal Value, which articulates the criteria for inscription of the site, its integrity, authenticity and the management system for its protection. The Historic Centre of Florence is considered to be a unique artistic achievement embedding museums, churches, palaces and globally renowned cultural goods of inestimable value. The city has also been able to exert an important cultural, economic and architectural influence in Italy and Europe for centuries, defining itself as the birthplace of modern Humanism and Renaissance values. The stratification of these values is also enriched by the relationship between the Historic Centre and the surrounding hills, which form a perfect harmonious backstage.

What is the area of the city of Florence inscribed on the World Heritage List?

The Core Zone inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1982 coincides with the Historic Centre of Florence, traditionally identified with the area included within the avenues corresponding to the ancient circle of the fourteenth-century walls. In 2021, a boundary modification of the perimeter was approved to include the complex of San Miniato al Monte and the surrounding area. The Buffer Zone of the site encompasses the eighteen Belvedere points and includes part of the territories of four municipalities: the Municipality of Florence, the Municipality of Sesto Fiorentino, the Municipality of Fiesole and the Municipality of Bagno a Ripoli.  

What is the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV)?

Cultural and/or natural significance that is so exceptional that it transcends national boundaries and is of common importance to present and future generations of humanity as a whole, constituting the fundamental requirement for the inscription of porperties on the World Heritage List. The properties  deemed to hold Outstanding Universal Value can be included in the World Heritage List if:

  • They satisfy one or more Selection Criteria;
  • They respect the conditions of Integrity and Authenticity;
  • They have an adequate Protection and Management System to ensure their safeguarding
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