ivrea
states: [italy]
category: cultural
year: 2018
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 45.4575000000, 7.8691666667
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 1538
world heritage site: 1538
Ivrea, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Italy, is renowned for its historical significance as an industrial city, exemplifying 20th-century urban planning and architecture. It gained prominence through the Olivetti company, which produced iconic typewriters and office equipment, integrating innovative design with social ideals. The site features a blend of modernist buildings, worker housing, and public spaces, reflecting a pioneering vision of industry and community coexistence. Today, Ivrea stands as a testament to human creativity and industrial heritage.
