The northwestern city of Ivrea has
won UNESCO cultural heritage status but prosecco country has
missed out.
Ivrea was recognised as a prime site of the Italian
industrial revolution and the "humanistic conception of work of
Adriano Olivetti".
Ivrea was named "industrial city of the 20th century" on the
world heritage list.
It became Italy's 54th site on the list, extending its lead
in the UNESCO standings despite a recent push by China.
Prosecco country is expected to be given the award next year.
Culture Minister Alberto Bonisoli of the anti-establishment
5-Star Movement (M5S) said "allow me to remember (M5S
co-founder) Gianroberto Casaleggio who started off here at the
Olivetti plant".
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