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
