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 ...
1- UNESCO World Heritage sites If you have decided to discover Malaysia on your next vacation, it would be a shame to only visit modern metropolises like Kuala Lumpur, the capital of the country... This lesser-known destination in Southeast Asia also has breathtaking nature, as evidenced by the nat ...
e 12th and 13th centuries, Notre-Dame de Chartres is the best-preserved Gothic cathedral in France. This is why it was the first monument listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, in 1979. It is also a place steeped in history: Henry IV is the only king of France to have been crowned in Chartres Cath ...
fter Rome, of course! Its rich heritage makes it one of the most visited locations in Provence. Among its many Roman and Romanesque monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1981, we can mention: • The ancient theater of Arles dating from the end of the 1st century BC. • The Arles A ...
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 ...
ain range in the municipality of Gavarnie. This exceptional natural site is part of the Pyrenees National Park. Since 1997, it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in the "Pyrénées-Mont Perdu, cirques and canyons" ensemble. 2- Why is this natural site a must-see? The Gavarnie Circus 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. ...
pectacular sound and light show was initiated in 2003 to highlight the architectural heritage of the city, starting with its magnificent cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Chartres, also known for the quality of its stained glass, naturally made light the central theme of this event. 2024 Edi ...
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 ...
Curonian Spit Did you know that Lithuania is home to some of the tallest dunes in Europe? The Curonian Spit is a remarkable natural site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unique landscape has been shaped by nature and by the people who fought against the advancing dunes and the burying ...
, or Nordic countries, everyone can find the adventure of their dreams. The great European capitals and the jewels of our culture, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites, are also honored at the Fair. 2024 Edition The World Tourism Fair will be held from March 14 to 17, 2024, in Paris. This ...
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 ...
