UNESCO set to reveal Intangible Heritage List for 2023

[ad_1] 55 cultural practices, from European glass blowing to olive production in Türkiye, have been submitted for UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage List for 2023. ADVERTISEMENT From traditional midwifery practiced in many…

Will Alula be the new arts centre of the Middle East?

[ad_1] With airport expansion plans and new attractions, the ancient city of AlUla could soon be the arts and culture hub of Saudi Arabia. ADVERTISEMENT After decades of being closed…

Meet the children shining a spotlight on China’s ancient operatic tradition

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5. ‘Venice of Latvia’: This ancient town just got global recognition

[ad_1] A quiet town in Latvia has just been awarded UNESCO status, drawing attention to all that Latvia has to offer tourists. Between Estonia and Lithuania lies the unspoilt parkland…

Which European sites are being added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List?

[ad_1] From ancient cities to producing beer; UNESCO’s latest European additions give a lot of travel inspiration. UNESCO has started to announce the new sites to be added to its…

UN committee votes to list ruins of ancient Jericho as a World Heritage Site in Palestine

[ad_1] The move is likely to anger Israel who control the territory but does not recognise a Palestinian state. UN committee votes to list ruins of ancient Jericho as a…

Ukraine war: UNESCO adds Ukrainian sites to danger list as Russia appears to be stockpiling ALCMs

[ad_1] All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. UNESCO puts 2 locations in war-ravaged Ukraine on its list of historic sites in danger ADVERTISEMENT The UN’s World Heritage…

This desert oasis in Algeria is seeing a surge in tourism

[ad_1] Experience desert awe and wonder just two hours from Algiers. An otherworldly oasis in the Sahara desert is gaining in popularity with European tourists. ADVERTISEMENT The city of Djanet…