Auriana

Auriana was first settld in 1431 on the site of the former Roman town of Auris. Auriana was built in a renaissance, neo-classical style, but was also influenced by the architecture of its neightbours giving it a distinctly Swiss/Austrian feel. In addition, the Roman ruins were retained and rebuilt to their original appearance as a legacy of the region's historied past.

The city has often been referred to as the jewel in the crown of the alpine micro-nation, and was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1987 due to its status as a virtually unspoiled example of a North European city built in the Renaissance style. The city is also famed for its unique cultural heritage as exemplified by its myriad galleries and museums.