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The Third Management Plan of the Historic Centre of Florence
The Management Plans

Preliminary Document for the Management and Sustainability Plan (AtlaS.WH)

 

In the context of the European project AtlaS World Heritage, following the diagnosis carried out by Santiago de Compostela, the thematic study on good practices carried out by Here Lab – Heritage Research and the development of the Methodology carried out by Porto, the city of Florence moved towards the drafting of the new Management Plan of the Historic Centre of Florence, which was elaborated and then approved in December 2021.

Therefore, the Florence World Heritage and Relations with UNESCO Office and the University of Florence prepared a preliminary document for the new Management Plan, both in Italian and English.

The requirements of the Management and Sustainability Plan are as follows

  • validity of 5 years;
  • inclusion of a chart or infographic outlining the site’s governance system;
  • roles and responsibilities regarding the protection and conservation of properties at national, regional and local levels;
  • greater involvement of the Steering Committee in the Plan, especially in the selection of strategic projects to be included in the Action Plan;
  • regular meetings and annual contact with project leaders and actors included in the Action Plan for a constant update of project progress;
  • participation of citizens and stakeholders from public and private institutions and bodies from the very beginning of the structuring of the Plan through online surveys and webinars;
  • inclusion of the extension of the perimeter of the Core Zone, which includes San Miniato al Monte;
  • deepening of the historical section and insertion of maps representing the various phases of development of the Historic Centre of Florence;
  • inclusion of the attributes and physical elements that motivated the inclusion of the site and related map;
  • identification of a set of indicators, organised for each Macro Area, linked to the Monitoring of the Site’s State of Conservation;
  • Action Plan characterised by strategic projects and actions and drawn up considering the following aspects at an international and local level.

The publications of the preparatory documents of the AtlaS.WH project partners (Porto, Bordeaux, Santiago de Compostela and Edinburgh) can be downloaded at the following link: http://www.atlaswh.eu/p411-management-and-sustainability-plans-en

 

FAQ

Why is the Historic Centre of Florence a World Heritage Site?

The Historic Centre of Florence was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1982. The justification for its inscription is contained within the Statement of Outstanding Universal Value, which articulates the criteria for inscription of the site, its integrity, authenticity and the management system for its protection. The Historic Centre of Florence is considered to be a unique artistic achievement embedding museums, churches, palaces and globally renowned cultural goods of inestimable value. The city has also been able to exert an important cultural, economic and architectural influence in Italy and Europe for centuries, defining itself as the birthplace of modern Humanism and Renaissance values. The stratification of these values is also enriched by the relationship between the Historic Centre and the surrounding hills, which form a perfect harmonious backstage.

What is the area of the city of Florence inscribed on the World Heritage List?

The Core Zone inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1982 coincides with the Historic Centre of Florence, traditionally identified with the area included within the avenues corresponding to the ancient circle of the fourteenth-century walls. In 2021, a boundary modification of the perimeter was approved to include the complex of San Miniato al Monte and the surrounding area. The Buffer Zone of the site encompasses the eighteen Belvedere points and includes part of the territories of four municipalities: the Municipality of Florence, the Municipality of Sesto Fiorentino, the Municipality of Fiesole and the Municipality of Bagno a Ripoli.  

What is the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV)?

Cultural and/or natural significance that is so exceptional that it transcends national boundaries and is of common importance to present and future generations of humanity as a whole, constituting the fundamental requirement for the inscription of porperties on the World Heritage List. The properties  deemed to hold Outstanding Universal Value can be included in the World Heritage List if:

  • They satisfy one or more Selection Criteria;
  • They respect the conditions of Integrity and Authenticity;
  • They have an adequate Protection and Management System to ensure their safeguarding
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