UNESCO World Heritage Sites are some of the most celebrated destinations on Earth, known for their cultural, historical, and ...

Tucked within the hilltop campus of the University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Biblioteca Joanina is a ...

In the coming years, UNESCO will continue to promote interdisciplinary cooperation and multilateral dialogue to ensure that ...

UNESCO has added eight culinary traditions to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, ...

Venice should be added to a list of world heritage sites in danger, the UN's cultural agency has said. The iconic Italian city is at risk of "irreversible" damage from overwhelming tourism, ...

Officials at UNESCO are recommending that Venice, Italy, be added to its List of World Heritage in Danger, a designation that identifies vulnerable heritage sites in need of support. The agency’s ...

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The designation highlights Italy’s long-standing communal foodways, from regional harvest traditions to daily cooking practices passed down through generations. Gina Pace is a journalist and editorial ...

On 15 December 2025, UNESCO and the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) signed a new Memorandum of ...

The UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize is widely regarded as one of the most visible global tributes to the courage and integrity of journalists. It has had a profound impact on past ...

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