Law 29 June 1939, n. 1497 "Protection of natural beauties". Country/Territory Italy Document type Legislation Date 1939 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Land & soil Keyword Protected area Public land Land-use planning Protection of environment Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Law establishes that the following are subject to general state protection because of their significant public interest: immovable things that have conspicuous characteristics of natural beauty or geological singularity; villas, gardens and parks which, not covered by the laws for the protection of things of artistic or historical interest, stand out for their uncommon beauty; complexes of immovable things that make up a characteristic aspect having aesthetic and traditional value; panoramic beauties considered as natural paintings and also those viewpoints or viewpoints, accessible to the public, from which one can enjoy the spectacle of those beauties. Full text Italian Website www.normattiva.it