Italy's wealth lies in its plurality,
President Sergio Mattarella said at the inauguration of
Agrigento as culture capital Saturday.
"Nature, history, culture are elements of our genetic
heritage," the president said.
"The Italian metropolises, destinations of growing tourism, are
not the only centers of gravity.
"The wealth of our country lies in its plurality.
"In its multiple beauty.
"What provides particular value to Italy are precisely its
precious diversities, the one hundred capitals that have acted,
over the centuries, as places capable of expressing community".
Mattarella concluded: "This is a treasure to invest for the
future of our children.
"Many realities, in the Regions of Italy, hold invaluable
resources, many risk deteriorating without adequate care".
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