International recognition The inscription of the city of Nice on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a 'winter resort city of the Riviera' is a tremendous recognition for the architectural, landscape and urban heritage of the Côte d'Azur capital. The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, described UN ...
A label awarded by UNESCO UNESCO, which is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has its headquarters in Paris. This organization is notably known for establishing the list of sites inscribed on the World Heritage List of Humanity. But it also awards, since 2015, ...
1- It is a very old art If UNESCO has inscribed Arabic calligraphy to its intangible heritage, it is primarily to preserve this very ancient artistic practice. Its use is attested in the seventh and eighth centuries, in early manuscripts of the Quran and on lapidary inscriptions. Originally d ...
. This day was proclaimed "World Press Freedom Day" by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation adopted by UNESCO in 1991 during the Seminar for the Development of an Independent and Pluralistic African Press in Windhoek, Namibia. This seminar led to the a ...
is one of the best-preserved buildings from late antiquity. Along with the Cathedral of Saint Domnius in Split, it has earned the city a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. But Split is not the only Croatian city to be recognized by UNESCO. Trogir, located 27 kilometers west of Split, is a por ...
th century BC and the 16th century. This military work, which is the largest man-made architectural structure in length, area and mass, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. History of the Great Wall It was around 220 BC that Qin Shin Huang set about linking the existing sections of ...
d prosperity of Provins from the 11th to the 13th century. These festivities take place in the unique setting of the medieval city of Provins, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A journey through time The Médiévales de Provins offers each year in June a life-size reconstruction of daily life i ...
The Machu Picchu, whose name means 'Old Mountain' in Quechua, is a sacred city considered the most representative work of Inca architecture. It is a Unesco World Heritage Site. This ancient Inca city is located in Peru, in the province of Urubamba, one hundred and thirty kilometers from Cuzco. I ...
al oasis. Today, the remains of these installations are still visible. To be noted: this unique monumental complex in the world has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since December 6, 1985. An archaeological national park also protects the area around the site since 1993. Petra is moreo ...
e, held every summer in Arc-et-Senans in the Doubs, enjoys a prestigious setting as it takes place in the gardens of an old saltworks now listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site. But this is not the only particularity of this event. For more than ten years, this festival has established a partners ...
The date chosen for World Radio Day commemorates the creation of United Nations Radio on February 13, 1946. This world day is indeed organized by UNESCO but mobilizes all the institutions linked to the United Nations. Edition 2023 World Radio Day is dedicated to a different theme each year. ...
A canal classified by Unesco The Canal de la Robine that runs through the city of Narbonne is a ribbon of water connecting the Aude to the Mediterranean Sea. Together with the Canal de Jonction, it constitutes a lateral branch of the Canal du Midi; these three works were in fact inscribed together ...
e Palace of Versailles, because of its exceptional architecture and its bay. This site, classified as a historical monument in 1874, has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1979. An exceptional natural site The Mont Saint-Michel is a rocky island located east of the mouth of the Couesnon ...
�ell to Gaudí and blends nature and architecture. The Palacio Güell, the Casa Milà (nicknamed la Perdrera) and the Parc Güell belong to the World Heritage by UNESCO. The museums The city of Barcelona has several outstanding museums, including the one dedicated to Joan Miró features a collect ...
e the majority of the historical monuments of Marrakech: the Koutoubia Mosque, the Jamaâ El Fna Square (classified as a World Heritage Site in 2001 by Unesco), as well as many palaces. Sites and monuments Other tourist sites in Marrakech include: the Medersa Ben Youssef (16th century), the Almora ...
erritory is protected in nature reserves so that one can observe an exceptional fauna of fish, turtles and birds. Classified sites Seychelles has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their exceptional character: - the Vallée de Mai located on the island of Praslin where the famous Coco de mer gro ...
ur months and inaugurated on October 28, 1886 by President Grover Cleveland. Features of the Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty, which has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1984, depicts a woman draped in a toga holding a torch in her right hand. The structure is covered with a thin ...
nown as Mumtaz Mahal, 'the light of the palace'. This colossal mausoleum of white marble changing colour according to the hours of the day has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. On July 7, 2007, this monument was designated as one of the new seven wonders of the world. History of th ...
is not limited to the fame of its wineries, which are still numerous in the city. Its historical center, called 'Old Porto' or 'Ribeira', has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. Monuments to visit The old town of Porto or Ribeira is a must-see place. The Torre dos Clérigos (Tower of t ...
y Roman Empire, of the Archduchy of Austria, of the Austrian Empire and then of Austria-Hungary. Since 2001, its historic center has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historical and cultural importance. A great cultural capital Vienna is one of the great European capitals in term ...
