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In an urgent session on Wednesday, UNESCO named two sites from Lebanon and Yemen to its List of World Heritage in Danger, calling for their immediate preservation.
Source: UNESCO lists two locations in Lebanon, Yemen as heritage sites in danger
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India offers cultural, historical, archaeological and natural tourism opportunities…
Source: National Tourism Day: Did you know about these lesser known UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India?
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The historic center of the Ukrainian port city of Odesa was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List as well as its list of sites “in danger” on Wednesday, alongside Rachid Karami International Fair-Tripoli in Lebanon and Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba in Yemen.
Source: Three sites ‘in danger’ added to UNESCO World Heritage List | CNN
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Yemen, Lebanon and Ukraine sites added to Unesco World Heritage in Danger list…
Source: Yemen, Lebanon and Ukraine sites added to Unesco World Heritage in Danger list
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UNESCO on Wednesday added the historic centre of Ukraine’s port city of Odessa, often described as “the pearl of the Black Sea”, to its World Heritage List despite opposition from Russia.The site was also added to the List of World Heritage in Danger, which UNESCO says “gives it access to reinforced technical and financial international assistance” to protect or, if necessary, rehabilitate it.
Source: UNESCO lists Odessa historical centre as world heritage site
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A collection of gardens in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, known as the Classical Gardens of Suzhou, have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Source: In Pictures: The Exquisite Heritage Gardens Of Suzhou In China
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The Harappan city of Dholavira is located on the Tropic of Cancer, in Gujarat’s Kutch district. Now what’s left of the ancient city is all in ruins but it is in those ruins that we can see how Dholavira was once an important part of the great Indus Valley Civilisation.
Source: This city became India’s latest and the 40th UNESCO World Heritage Site
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The historic—and fragile—island abbey is France’s most visited site outside of Paris. As it heads into its millennium year, a new sustainable development plan aims to protect it for the future.
Source: Can tourism help protect the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel?
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Rome and Paris are great, but if you’re looking for a unique trip to Western Europe, Laura Ray has some insider info for you.
Source: 22 Beautiful Lesser-Known Towns To Visit In Western Europe In 2023
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The sixth-century architectural masterwork is located in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Did you know ‘World’s highest railway bridge’ is in India? 10 interesting facts about the Indian Railways…
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The Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Bombay is a collection of 94 iconic buildings and monuments representing the 19th century Victorian Revival period and the 20th century Art Deco styles of architecture.. These buildings are a mix of public and private establishments, and they represent the iconic styles of architecture from the aforementioned time periods.
Source: You can’t skip this UNESCO World Heritage Site when in Mumbai
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The region has vineyards stretching from the foothills of the Andes all the way to the Pacific coast…
Source: Beaches, Mountains and World-Class Wines in Chile’s Verdant Valparaíso
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The Hagia Sophia, originally built as a church in the sixth century, is an architectural site that reflects the various religious changes the Mediterranean region faced over the years.
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