Shirakawago, together with neighboring Gokayama in Toyama Prefecture, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. The hamlets are acclaimed for their “kirizuma gassho-zukuri” houses ...
On top of the applications for the Citadel and Mdina, Abela said the country is keen to become part of UNESCO’s world heritage site committee, a group currently made up of 21 states who are in ...
The site, dating back approximately 3,000 years, showcases the culture, traditions, and astronomical knowledge of the ancient ...
Architect Joze Plecnik had a major influence on Ljubljana’s cityscape (Getty) This newest Slovenian Unesco world heritage site was added as recently as 2021. It focuses on the capital city of ...
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts a vast caldera teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five and endangered black rhinos. Visitors can witness the ...