The UNESCO Chair in Architectural Preservation and Planning in World Heritage Cities is long-term programme promoted by UNESCO in the Mantova Campus of Politecnico di Milano since 2012.
The Mantova UNESCO Chair aims to develop innovative education, research and dissemination activities in the field of architectural design for heritage cities, by supporting the experimentation with new teaching and training practices, fostering international cooperation through the establishing of a cross-cultural network of partners, and facilitating the exchange and transfer of knowledge within different areas of the world.