The Italian Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism (MIBACT) has extensive experience and internationally recognized expertise in the field of cultural heritage. The Italian cultural heritage includes over 3400 museums, 2100 archaeological areas and 49 UNESCO sites. The Italian monumental heritage has determined the development of a complex and pervasive system for the protection and management of cultural heritage. The MiBACT, while being a central entity from the institutional viewpoint, operates at the national level in close cooperation with the social, cultural, economic and productive territorial stakeholders. The Italian model for cultural heritage, of which the MiBACT is the leading actor, embodies a comprehensive and holistic approach whereby protection, prevention, valorization and promotion of national heritage are tools for the administration and development of the territory.