Massimo Listri, Luciano Canfora, Massimo Bray
The Wonders of Italy
In 2025 we celebrate a century of excellence of the Istituto della Enciclopedia Italiana with a work entitled The Wonders of Italy. This volume showcases the photographic work of Massimo Listri and invites us on an unforgettable journey through Italy’s most fascinating palaces and gardens, symbols of beauty, culture, and history. The Wonders of Italy is not just a book, but a true visual journey across the architectural and artistic wonders that define our country. The text by the Institute’s director, Massimo Bray, and the introduction by Professor Luciano Canfora guide readers through this captivating voyage, retracing the history of the Treccani Encyclopedia over the past hundred years and offering a historical and cultural framework that enriches the visual experience, while celebrating Treccani’s invaluable contribution to Italian and international culture. The Wonders of Italy is a tribute to a century of knowledge and beauty—an opus that, with its elegant format and breathtaking images, seeks to inspire and move all those who love Italy and wish to discover its marvels.
In 2025 we celebrate a century of excellence of the Istituto della Enciclopedia Italiana with a work entitled The Wonders of Italy. This volume showcases the photographic work of Massimo Listri and invites us on an unforgettable journey through Italy’s most fascinating palaces and gardens, symbols of beauty, culture, and history. The Wonders of Italy is not just a book, but a true visual journey across the architectural and artistic wonders that define our country. The text by the Institute’s director, Massimo Bray, and the introduction by Professor Luciano Canfora guide readers through this captivating voyage, retracing the history of the Treccani Encyclopedia over the past hundred years and offering a historical and cultural framework that enriches the visual experience, while celebrating Treccani’s invaluable contribution to Italian and international culture. The Wonders of Italy is a tribute to a century of knowledge and beauty—an opus that, with its elegant format and breathtaking images, seeks to inspire and move all those who love Italy and wish to discover its marvels.



