Could Italy's Historic State Roads Become Cultural Monuments?

Massimiliano Tonelli argues that Italy's historic state roads, like the SS 71 Umbro Casentinese Romagnola, should be recognized as cultural heritage. He describes a scooter journey along the SS 71 from Montefiascone to Ravenna, passing through Lazio, Umbria, Tuscany, and Romagna, highlighting the diverse landscapes, towns, and historical layers. Tonelli criticizes the lack of coordinated management, as the road has been fragmented into regional and provincial jurisdictions. He proposes that these routes be branded and promoted for slow tourism, and suggests they could be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The article notes that the second phase of the 'Rientro Strade' project, which would return 6,500 km of roads to Anas management, could be an opportunity for cultural valorization.