This large format full-colour map features World Heritage sites and brief explanations of the World Heritage Convention and the World Heritage conservation programmes. It is available in English, ...

Contributions to UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre—made by individuals ... as well as superb photos of World Heritage sites with explanatory captions. The dimensions of the map are 78 cm by 50 cm (31 in.

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 ...

You may be familiar with some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the U.S., from various national parks to New York’s Statue of Liberty. However, Europe also has its fair share of culturally ...

Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp is home to endangered species. Here's what to know before planning a visit to the wildlife refuge.

Prehistoric Pile Dwellings Around the Alps is one of Europe's least visited but most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Prehistoric Pile Dwellings Around the Alps was named the most stunning ...

Documentary heritage is an essential yet fragile element of the memory of the world. This is why UNESCO invests in safeguarding—such as the libraries of Chinguetti in Mauritania or the archives of ...

As war devastates Gaza, residents and archaeologists race to protect ancient landmarks—symbols of identity and resilience—now ...

learning from experts missions to support UNESCO-designated sites The World Heritage emblem represents the interdependence of the world’s natural and cultural diversity. It is used to identify ...