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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which place in Italy added to UNESCO Heritage list recently?
A
Venice
B
Rome
C
Naples
D
Prosecco
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The city walls of Bergamo - Venetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th centuries. The city walls of Bergamo are a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017, they are part of Venetian fortifications dating back to the 17th century.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dholavira and Ramappa Temple are the latest addition to the list under the ‘Cultural’ category. What is UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Detailed explanation-3: -Khangchendzonga National Park, located in Sikkim, is home to Mt. Khangchendzonga, the third highest peak in the world. The park is also an important biosphere reserve, where there are a number of ancient original forests, mountain lakes, valleys and plains that support many species of flora and fauna.

Detailed explanation-4: -“Big boost to #India’s cultural heritage, as Sun Temple, Modhera & adjoining monuments, rock-cut sculptures & reliefs of Unakoti and Vadnagar, a multi-layered historic town, Gujarat, are the 3 new sites added to Tentative List of UNESCO #WorldHeritagesites, making the count to 52,” it tweeted.

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