At present, there are 229 UNESCO Global Geoparks in 50 countries. UNESCO Global Geoparks ... There are three types of UNESCO site designations: UNESCO Global Geoparks, biosphere reserves and World ...

The publication of the Nomination file, including the maps and names, does not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever of the World Heritage Committee or of the Secretariat of UNESCO concerning ...

Saudi Arabia isn't just about scorching hot deserts—it's a land of rich culture and history that comes alive through its ...

inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015, as a mixed site of outstanding natural and cultural values, is comparable to the Cockpit Country Protected Area. Both the Cockpit Country and the ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

Today, there are more than 1,000 sites throughout the world that are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites, and 22 of them are located within the United States. These wonders range from iconic ...

Maison Guiette / Le Corbusier. Image © Kris Vandevorst, via Wikipedia under CC BY 4.0 While today it is overshadowed by the architect's more famous works, this house ...

It is part of the series "Lisa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan," which depicts various parts of the country through the perspective of the author, a professor at Aoyama Gakuin University.

Or the Sistine Chapel? Well now you can find out, as 270 sounds from Unesco World Heritage Sites, along with items of intangible heritage, from 50 countries, have today been posted online.

It is part of the series "Lisa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan," which depicts various parts of the country through the perspective of the author, a professor at Aoyama Gakuin University.

adopted by UNESCO in 1972. What makes the concept of World Heritage exceptional is its universal application. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory ...