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In Padua, Giotto’s masterpiece tells a story central to the Christmas season.

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The 14th-century frescoes, inscribed on July 24, 2021 on the UNESCO World Heritage List, can be found in eight religious and secular buildings located in the historic walled city of Padua. Produced between 1302 and 1397 by several artists for different sponsors, the frescoes nevertheless present a unity of style and content.

Source: Italy: Padua Frescoes Put on the World Heritage List

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A complex of eight historic clusters of buildings in the northern Italian walled city of Padua was added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) list of World Heritage sites on Saturday.

Source: Italy’s Padua celebrates inclusion on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites

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The 14th-century fresco cycles in the north Italian city of Padua have been awarded World Heritage Status by the United Nations culture organisation UNESCO.

Source: Italy wins UNESCO world heritage status for Padua frescoes