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A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that is on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 state parties[1] which are elected by the General Assembly of States Parties for a four- year term. [2]The programme catalogues, names, and conserves sites of outstanding cultural or natural importance to the common heritage of humanity. Under certain conditions, listed sites can obtain funds from the World Heritage Fund. The programme was founded with the Convention Concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage,[3] which was adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO on November 16, 1972. Since then, 185 states have ratified the convention. As of 2008, 878 sites are listed 678 cultural, 174 natural, and 26 mixed properties, in 145 states.[4][5] Italy is home to the greatest number of World Heritage Sites to date with 43 sites inscribed to the list. UNESCO references each World Heritage Site with an identification number; but new inscriptions often include previous sites now listed as part of larger descriptions. As a result, the identification numbers exceed 1200 even though there are fewer on the list. Each World Heritage Site is the property of the state on whose territory the site is located, but it is considered in the interest of the international community to preserve each site.
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1. Carcassonne Is A Favourite Place In France
November 21, 2008
When vacationing in France, ensure you get to see Carcassonne in the South West of the country. The only fortified town in Europe still inhabited, the medieval city of Carcassonne has been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1997. In this magnificent fortress you can relive 2,500 years of history. Carcassonne has an entire city that is a castle, in La Cite, the fortified upper city. These massive ramparts atop a hill provide broad views of the lower city below. In Carcassonne, visitors stroll along the cobblestone streets, browsing shops selling medieval wares, or nibbling on t... (read more)
Author: suresh jain
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2. Exploring the Jungfrau
November 21, 2008
The Jungfrau region is, quite simply, one of the most beautiful places on earth. It’s a glistening mountain landscape with colliding glaciers, lush alpine meadows, moist forest trails, and hundreds of dazzling waterfalls. It’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its exceptional natural beauty.
Legendary mountains like the Eiger tower over charming alpine villages like Grindelwald. Scenic attractions such as Staubbach Falls, on of the highest in Europe and the Aletschgletscher, Europe’s longest glacier, are must-see destinations. But don’t overlook the spectacular scenery in... (read more)
Author: Greg Witt
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3. Taj Mahal Tour- Witness the symbol of love
November 21, 2008
To enjoy the beauty of the grand monument of Taj Mahal be a part of the exciting Taj Mahal Tour. If you are in Agra, this tour is must for all the tourists. You will find several tour operators and tourist agents, who arrange for the Taj Mahal tour. The beautiful edifice, Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan, which tells us about the eternal saga of love for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. The magnificence and exquisiteness of the mausoleum earned it the title of World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1983. If you are a part of the Taj Mahal Tour, you can visit this grand mausoleum.
The elaborat... (read more)
Author: Rajeev Singh
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4. Rhodes has so much to offer
November 17, 2008
Blessed with many wonderful beaches, the island of Rhodes in the Eastern Mediterranean also offers a taste of ancient culture and its city is a World Heritage Site.
Once the Colossus of Rhodes, a bronze statue of the god Apollo stood 100 feet high at the entrance to the island’s harbour. Erected in 280 BC, it was one of the Seven Wonders of the World, but was destroyed by an earthquake only 54 years later. Now, the medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes is a World Heritage Site, and Rhodes is a tourist destination.
People now travel for holidays to Rhodes for the sun, beaches and ni... (read more)
Author: Luc Besson
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5. Taj Mahal Tour - Get Swept Away in the Romantic City
November 12, 2008
If you are in Agra make sure to take the Taj Mahal tour so that you can enjoy the beauty of this grand monument and get amazed by its beautiful locales. There are several tour operators and tourist agents, who arrange for the Taj Mahal tour. Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan unfolds the eternal saga of love for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The splendor and beauty of the mausoleum recognized it as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1983. Taj Mahal Tour will take you to this place and definitely enthrall you.
The intricate design and the architectural splendor of the Taj Mahal wi... (read more)
Author: Rajeev Singh
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