Palmanova

Fortress-city built in 1593 by the Republic of Venice and part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 2017. A model of Renaissance city and an example of military architecture.

Built in 1593 by the Republic of Venice, Palmanova is a fortress-city preserved in exemplary condition. A national monument since 1960, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017 as part of the transnational listing "Venetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th Centuries: Stato da Terra – Western Stato da Mar."

With its perfect nine-pointed star shape, monumental entrance gates, and three rings of fortifications from the 16th, 17th, and 19th centuries, Palmanova is both a model Renaissance city and a prime example of military architecture. It vividly illustrates the technical advancements in fortification construction during the modern era. The Piazza Grande, a large parade ground located at the exact center of the fortress-city, hosts the permanent exhibition "Strumenti e macchine artificiose per costruire la fortezza di Palma" ("Instruments and Artificial Machines Used to Build the Fortress of Palma"), which showcases life-sized reproductions of some of the machines used in Palmanova's construction.

Since 2018, Palmanova has been part of the "Most Beautiful Villages of Italy" network.

Further information: https://www.comune.palmanova.ud.it/it/cultura-2801