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Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa’s Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world’s heritage.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 on which they are located.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. This is embodied in an international treaty called the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage , adopted by UNESCO in 1972.
16 out of 21 (76%) plaques have been curated
25 subjects all or unphotographedGender Diversity
Le aree archeologiche di Pompei, Ercolano e Torre Annuziata sono state iscritte nel 1997 nella lista del patrimonio mondiale. Ai sensi della convenzione per la protezione del patrimonio mondiale. Culturale e naturale. Di questi beni culturali. La cui tutela e a beneficio di tutta l'umanita. Le antiche citta di Pompei ed Ercolano e le ricche ville di oplontis. Seppellite dall'eruzione del Vesuvio il 24 Agosto del 79 D.C.. Testimoniano, con i loro stupefacenti resti, della societa e della via quotidiana con tanta abbondanza di informazione e con l'immediatezza della conservazione, da potersi ritenere uniche al mondo.
English translation: The archaeological areas of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Torre Annuziata are were added to the World Heritage List in 1997. In accordance with the Convention for the Protection of the World Heritage. Cultural and natural. Of these cultural assets. Whose protection is for the benefit of all of humanity. The ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum and the rich villas of Oplontis. Buried by the eruption of Vesuvius on 24 August 79 AD. They testify, with their amazing remains, of society and of life daily with so much abundance of information and with the immediacy of conservation, which can be considered unique in the world. [AWS Translate]
Ticket office, Herculaneum, Ercolano, Italy
The Iron Bridge The first iron bridge in the world, designed by the architect Thomas Pritchard in 1775 and built by Abraham Darby III in 1777-79. It was intended to be an advertisement for the skills of the Coalbrookdale ironmasters, and it proved a spectacular success. Artists and engineers came from all over the world to marvel at it, and Abraham Darby was awarded the gold medal of the Royal Society of Arts. Thomas Pritchard died before it was completed.
The Iron Bridge - Tontine Hill, Ironbridge, United Kingdom
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Founded 1869 The Oceanic Navigation Company Founded by T. H. Ismay
Albion House 30 James Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Built 1896-1898 Albion House Designed by Richard Norman Shaw White Star Line offices
Albion House 30 James Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Built 1838-1840 Castle Moat House Designed by Edward Corbett Former North & South Wales Bank
Castle Moat House, Derby Square, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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El comite del Patrimonio mundial de la UNESCO ha declarado La Alhambra y Generalife de Granada como Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad en su sesion del dia 2 de Noviembre de 1994
The Alhambra - Camino Viejo del Cementerio, Granada, Spain
El comite del Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO ha declarado El Centro Historico de Cordoba como Patrimonio cultural de la humanidad En su sesion del dia 17 de Diciembre de 1994
Calle Ronda de Isasa, Cordoba, Spain
Rhätische Bahn in der Landschaft Albula/Bernina Ferrovia retica nel paesaggio Albula/Bernina Viafier retica en la cuntrada Albula/Bernina Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina Landscapes Stazione di Tirano
English translation: Rhätische Bahn in the countryside Albula/Bernina Rhaetian railway in the Albula/Bernina landscape Viafier Retica in the Albula/Bernina road Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina Landscapes Tirano Station [AWS Translate]
Piazzale Stazione, Tirano, Italy
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Au titre de la Convention pour la protection du patrimoine mondial, culturel et naturel Les Climats du Vignoble de Bourgogne sont inscrits sur la Liste du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO depuis le 4 juillet 2015 Associés aux villes de Beaune et Dijon, ils sont le berceau et l'archétype de la viticulture de terroir dans le monde
English translation: Under the Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage The Climates of the Burgundy Vineyard Are inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 4 July 2015 Associated with the cities of Beaune and Dijon, they are the cradle and the archetype of the viticulture of terroir in the world
Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune - Rue de l'Hôtel Dieu, Beaune, France
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UNESCO Convention du Patriomoine Mondial L'Abbaye Cistercienne de Fontenay figure sur la liste du Patrimoine Mondial Cultural et Naturel L inscription sur cette liste sous la recommandation de l'ICOMOS consacre la valeur unierselle et exceptionelle de ce bien afin de contribuer a sa sauvegarde au benefice de l'humanite
English translation: UNESCO World Patrioine Convention The Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay Is listed on the World Cultural and Natural Heritage List The inscription on this list under the recommendation of ICOMOS ensures the uniqueness and exceptional value Of the property in order to contribute to For the benefit of humanity
Fontenay Abbey - Marmagne, Côte-d'Or, Montbard, France
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Castell Biwmares Beaumaris Castle 1987 Safle Treftadaeth y Byd A World Heritage Site
English translation: Beaumaris Castle 1987 A World Heritage Site
Ticket office - Beaumaris Castle, Beaumaris, United Kingdom
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Piazza del Duomo di Pisa Patrimonio Mondiale Per l'Unicita del Magnifico Insieme Dei Suoi Monumenti The Cathedral Square in Pisa World Heritage for the uniqueness of it's magnificent group of monuments Place du Dome de Pise Patrimoine Mondial Pour l'Ensemble Unique et Splendide de ses Monuments
English translation: The Cathedral Square in Pisa World Heritage for the uniqueness of it's magnificent group of monuments
Piazza del Duomo, Pisa, Italy
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San Antonio Missions. Through the collective recognition of the community of nations expressed within the principles of the convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage, San Antonio Missions has been designated a World Heritage Site and joins a select list of protected areas around the world whose outstanding natural and cultural resources form the common inheritance of all humankind. Inscribed July 5, 2015
807 Mission Road, San Antonio, TX, United States
El Comite del Patrimoni Mundial de la UNESCO ha declarat El Monestir de Santa Maria de Poblet Patrimoni Cultural de la Humaniat en la sessio del dia 11 de Desembre de 1991
English translation: The UNESCO World Heritage Committee declared the Monestir of Santa Maria de Poblet Cultural Heritage of Humaniat at the session of 11 December 1991 [AWS Translate]
Poblet Monastery, Poblet, Spain
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Casa Milà "La Pedrera" (1906-1912) Arquitecte: Antoní Gaudí i Cornet Edifici propietat de Fundació Catalunya - La Pedrera Inscrit a la Llista del Patrimoni Mundial de la UNESCO pel seu valor universal excepcional
English translation: Casa Milà "La Pedrera" (1906-1912) Architect: Antoní Gaudí i Cornet Building owned by Fundació Catalunya - La Pedrera Registered in the World Heritage List of UNESCO for its exceptional universal value
La Pedrera - Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona, Spain
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Assisi, la Basilica di San Francesco e altri siti francescani Per quanto riguarda la continuità storica Assisi è un esempio unico di città santa dove il centro storico e il paesaggio culturale insieme ai monumenti civili e religiosi sono ben inseriti nel suo ambiente naturale. I capolavori artistici e architettonici - come la Basilica di San Francesco, gli affreschi di Cimabue, Pietro Lorenzetti, Simone Martini e Giotto - costituiscono un punto di riferimento cardinale nella storia dell'arte italiana ed europea. La casa natale di San Francesco è stata, sin dal medioevo, intrinsecamente identificata con la venerazione del santo e la diffusione del movimento francescano, che ha comunicato il suo messaggio di pace e di valorizzazione in tutto il mondo. Lista del Patrimonio Mondiale 2000.
English translation: Assisi, the Basilica of St Francis and other Franciscan Sites As regards historical continuity Assisi is a unique example of a holy city where the old town centre and cultural landscape together with the civic and religious monuments are all well set into it's natural environment. The artistic and architectural masterpieces - such as the Basilica of St Francis, the frescoes by Cimabue, Pietro Lorenzetti, Simone Martini and Giotto - form a cardinal point of reference in the history of Italian and European art. The birthplace of St Francis has been, since medieval times, intrinsically identified with the veneration of the saint and the spread of the Franciscan movement, which has emphasized it's message of peace and to enhance throughout the world. World Heritage List 2000. [AWS Translate]
Torre del Popolo - Piazza del Comune, Assisi, Italy
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Assisi, la Basilica di San Francesco e altri siti francescani Per quanto riguarda la continuità storica Assisi è un esempio unico di città santa dove il centro storico e il paesaggio culturale insieme ai monumenti civili e religiosi sono ben inseriti nel suo ambiente naturale. I capolavori artistici e architettonici - come la Basilica di San Francesco, gli affreschi di Cimabue, Pietro Lorenzetti, Simone Martini e Giotto - costituiscono un punto di riferimento cardinale nella storia dell'arte italiana ed europea. La casa natale di San Francesco è stata, sin dal medioevo, intrinsecamente identificata con la venerazione del santo e la diffusione del movimento francescano, che ha comunicato il suo messaggio di pace e di valorizzazione in tutto il mondo. Lista del Patrimonio Mondiale 2000.
English translation: Assisi, the Basilica of Saint Francis and other Franciscan sites As far as historical continuity is concerned, Assisi is a unique example of a holy city where the historic center and the cultural landscape together with civil and religious monuments are well integrated into its natural environment. Artistic and architectural masterpieces - such as the Basilica of San Francesco, the frescoes by Cimabue, Pietro Lorenzetti, Simone Martini and Giotto - constitute a cardinal point of reference in the history of Italian and European art. Since the Middle Ages, the birthplace of Saint Francis has been intrinsically identified with the veneration of the saint and the spread of the Franciscan movement, which has communicated his message of peace and enhancement all over the world. World Heritage List 2000. [AWS Translate]
Chiesa inferiore di San Francesco - Piazza inferiore di San Francesco, Assisi, Italy
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal was designated a site of Outstanding Universal Value and placed on the World Heritage List on 27th June, 2009. The 11 mile/18 kilometre World Heritage Site starts at Gledrid Bridge near Chirk and extends to the Horseshoe Falls above Llangollen, where water is taken from the River Dee to feed the canal system. It is the first World Heritage Site in the United Kingdom to straddle two Countries, Wales and England. The site was built between 1795 and 1808 and represents the work of two outstanding figures, Thomas Telford and William Jessop. Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is the highest navigable aqueduct ever built and is recognised internationally as a masterpiece of civil engineering.
Trevor Basin, Llangollen Canal, Pontcysyllte, United Kingdom
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El Comité Del Patrimonio Mundial De La Unesco Incluyo La Catedral De Burgos en Su Lista Del Patrimonio De La Humanidad. En 1984
English translation: The UNESCO World Heritage Committee included Burgos Cathedral in its World Heritage List. In 1984 [AWS Translate]
Catedral de Burgos - Plaza Santa Maria, Burgos, Spain
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Frontiers of the Roman Empire. The Antonine Wall became a World Heritage Site in 2008. It has been added to the World Heritage List of the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage because of its outstanding universal value. The Roman empire was one of the greatest the world has ever seen. Its frontiers, extending 5,000km through Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, form the largest single monument to Roman civilisation. The Antonine Wall formed the north-west frontier from AD 142 to about 165.
, Kinneil, United Kingdom
Hereford Mappa Mundi inscribed on The Memory of the World Register
Mappa Mundi exhibiton, Hereford Cathedral, Hereford, United Kingdom
