World Heritage
World Heritage is the official UNESCO publication from the World Heritage Centre featuring in-depth articles on cultural and natural World Heritage sites. The quarterly review is produced in English, French and Spanish.
n°56 - June 2010
World Heritage Review n°56 Biodiversity
There was a time when the world appeared boundless and inexhaustible. We are just beginning to realize that it is both limited and surprisingly vulnerable. It follows that if we are to ...
n°55 - March 2010
World Heritage Cities
Table of Contents In Focus Revising the approach to urban conservation The capacity of historic cities to accommodate and benefit from the radical and rapid changes that accompany urban growth while maintaining heritage ...
n°54 - October 2009
Astronomy and World Heritage
Table of Contents Astronomy and World Heritage Astronomical heritage, or cultural heritage relating to the sky, recognizes the relationships between humanity and the cosmos. From ...
n°53 - June 2009
World Heritage in Spain
Spain, with its long, complex history and the global character of its territorial and cultural extension, remains marked by a striking diversity of historical influences and regional differences, and it justifiably prides ...
n°52 - May 2009
Earth heritage : A common past… and future
This issue of World Heritage is devoted to a number of truly extraordinary World Heritage sites that allow a better understanding of the history of the Earth and the formation of ...
n°51 - December 2008
World Heritage n°51
The greater part of this issue is devoted to the reinstallation of the great stele of Aksum in Ethiopia, an exploit that ranks alongside such major UNESCO achievements as the safeguarding and restoration of the temples of Abu ...
n°50 - June 2008
Special Issue: Canadian World Heritage
The 14 World Heritage sites of Canada presented in this issue offer a fascinating pattern. Indeed, they reflect key aspects of the evolution of the very concept of World Heritage over ...
n°49 - April 2008
World Heritage and Biodiversity
A number of World Heritage routes have played a significant part in the history of the five continents – and the way we focus on them in this issue illustrates how far our ...
n°48 - January 2008
Earthen Architecture
At some time during the past one hundred years or so, the great, multimillennial tradition of earthen architecture, which even today is a dominant technique in every world civilization, fell victim to the Modern Ideal. Being ...
n°47 - October 2007
World Heritage n°47
In Focus New World Heritage sites 2007 Twenty-two sites were added to the World Heritage List during the 31st session of the World Heritage Committee held in Christchurch, New Zealand, bringing the total of ...
n°46 - June 2007
World Heritage n°46 Special issue: World Heritage in New Zealand
Special issue on World Heritage sites in New Zealand, at the occasion of the 31st session of the World Heritage Committee held from 23 June to 2 July in ...
n°45 - March 2007
World Heritage n°45
In Focus Exploring the Spice Route The Spice Route linked the Mediterranean basin to the Far East for over 2,500 years. (p.6) Trade Routes of the Desert A journey across the desert trails of the empires of antiquity. ...
n°44 - November 2006
World Heritage Review n°44
This quarterly magazine in English, French and Spanish features in-depth articles on World Heritage sites around the world and superb photographs, as well as the latest news in preservation. Table of Contents In ...
n°43 - July 2006
Special issue: World Heritage in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
Special issue on World Heritage sites in the Baltic region, at the occasion of the 30th session of the World Heritage Committee held from July 8-16 in ...
n°42 - June 2006
Climate change
Discover the new look of World Heritage, our quarterly magazine in English, French and Spanish featuring in-depth articles on World Heritage sites around the world and superb photographs, as well as the latest news in ...
n°41 - October 2005
World Heritage Review n°41
New World Heritage Sites CITY OF BATH, A Masterpiece of Town Planning THE KII MOUNTAINS, Harmony between Spirit and Nature LEPTIS MAGNA, Imperial City in Africa PURNULULU NATIONAL PARK, A Geological Wonder
n°40 - July 2005
Special Issue - South Africa
Special Issue - South Africa Message from Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO uKhahlamba/Drakensberg Park, Protecting 'the Roof of Africa' World Heritage on the ...
n°39 - March 2005
World Heritage Review n°39
The Silk Road: the longest trade route in human history Central Sikhote-Alin: a natural site in the Russian Federation and a refuge for many endangered species The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga: an important centre of worship ...
n°38 - December 2004
World Heritage Review n°38
Dubrovnick Restored Spectacular Yosemite Valparaiso, a Window on the Pacific The Frankincense Trail
n°37 - September 2004
World Heritage Review n°37
Saving natural sites in the Democratic Republic of the Congo World Heritage Focus: partnerships for conservation The outstanding architecture of the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in Kazakhstan The Guanacaste ...
n°36 - June 2004
World Heritage Review n°36
Special issue China Imperial Sites and Gardens Natural Wonders Mastery of Water Footprints of Faith Discovering Ancient Cities
n°35 - April 2004
World Heritage Review n°35
Quebrada de Humahuaca. A Link through the Andes Vineyards. How Wine-growing Shaped the Landscape Djenné. Sumptuous Earthen Architecture Wooden Churches of Southern Little Poland Persepolis. Capital of an Empire
n°34 - January 2004
World Heritage Review n°34
Protecting The Amazon Úbeda and Baeza, Renaissance Towns Ancient Ksour of Mauritania Kew Gardens, Treasure House of Botany My Son, Destruction and Rebirth
n°33 - October 2003
World Heritage Review n°33
Life of the Buddha in World Heritage New Sites on the World Heritage List Belize Coral Reef Cinque Terre Mesa Verde National Park
n°32 - August 2003
World Heritage Review n°32
Goias: a Jewel on Brazil's Rio Vermelho Mount Kenya National Park Kasbah of Algiers: a Demanding Restoration Rhodes: the City of Knights
n°31 - June 2003
World Heritage Review n°31
Borobudur, The Glory of Buddhist Art Baku, City on the Silk Road Robben Island, a Monument to Courage Redwood park, Mother Nature's Cathedral
n°30 - April 2003
World Heritage Review n°30
Three Centuries of Saint Petersburg The Smoke that Thunders Victoria Falls Wooden Buildings of Ancient Nara Living with a Volcano Antigua Guatemala Romanesque Churches of the Vall de Boí
n°29 - March 2003
World Heritage Review n°29
Minaret of Jam Cuzco Centre of the Andean World Lamu Coral garden of the Swahili East Rennell a Pacific gem Paramaribo
n°28 - January 2003
World Heritage Review n°28
Industrial Heritage in the United Kingdom Kairouan a Muslim Holy City Rainforest Sites on the Australian Continental Plateau Kazan and its Tatar Kremlin Monte Alban Mexico's first city
n°27 - December 2002
World Heritage Review n°27
The Slave Route New World Heritage Sites Quseir Amra and its fresco paintings Gunung Mulu National Park Jesuit Missions of Córdoba Old City of Acre
n°26 - July 2002
World Heritage Review n°26
The Renewal of Venice The Loire Valley a river with a human touch Quebec a New World Fortress The Seychelles a Tale of Two Edens Modern Cairo and its Islamic Heritage
n°25 - May 2002
World Heritage Review n°25
Modern Architecture Zanzibar Stone Town Ichkeul a wetland in search of water Trinidad de Cuba The Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz
n°24 - March 2002
World Heritage Review n°24
New World Heritage Sites Ancient Merv Queen of cities Mesoamerican Biological Corridor Arequipa a white city of volcanic stone
n°23 - January 2002
World Heritage Review n°23
Sacred Mountains of the World Heritage Saint-Louis in Senegal a historical capital Tiwanaku on the shores of Lake Titicaca Morne Trois Pitons Ecotourism in the Caribbean Old Town Lunenburg colourful and ...
n°22 - November 2001
World Heritage Review n°22
Doñana, the Great Lady of European Nature The Alps and the Himalayas by Railway Bardejov, A Medieval Town to Discover Dazu, of the Ten Thousand Buddhas And also... World Heritage in Danger What is ...
n°21 - September 2001
World Heritage Review n°21
Baroque Architecture in Latin America Tsingy de Bemaraha Saint-Emilion Megalithic Temples of Malta Shrines and Temples of Nikko And also... World Heritage in Danger What is ICCROM? News
n°20 - May 2001
World Heritage Review n°20
The Destruction of Bamyan The Netherlands Keeping Water at Bay Tres Serols Mont Perdu The Qadisha Valley Heritage Reclaimed The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park And also... Interview World Heritage in ...
n°19 - March 2001
World Heritage Review n°19
World Heritage Rock Art Sites Maidan Imam, Isfahan Verla Groundwood and Board Mill Ha Long Bay Kilwa Kisiwani And also... Working together for Heritage (ICOMOS) World Heritage in Danger News
n°18 - January 2001
World Heritage Review n°18
Budapest New World Heritage Sites Rapa Nui Vilnius St Kilda And also... News World Heritage in Danger
n°17 - November 2000
World Heritage Review n°17
The Great Barrier Reef Potosi Asante Traditional Buildings Hué I Sassi di Matera And also... Flemish Béguinages News
n°16 - September 2000
World Heritage Review n°16
Luang Prabang Roman Art in Africa The Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks Skogskyrkogarden Painted Churches of Moldavia And also... News Uxmal, historical and cultural legacy of the Mayas
n°15 - August 2000
World Heritage Review n°15
Paris, the Banks of the Seine Ch'Angdokkung Palace The Valdés Peninsula The Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar And also... Interview with the UNESCO Director-General News Historic Town of Tallinn
n°14 - June 2000
World Heritage Review n°14
Baalbek Prague Valley of the Boyne Colonia del Sacramento Ujung-Kulon / Krakatau And also... New World Heritages Sites News
n°13 - April 2000
World Heritage Review n°13
Classical Gardens of Suzhou Timbuktu Biosphere Reserves Monastery of Guadalupe Sub-Antarctic Islands And also... Virtual Reality News
n°12 - February 2000
World Heritage Review n°12
Romanesque Art in the World Heritage The Solovetsky Islands Old City of Galle Tikal, the Centre of the Mayan World Saint Gall Convent And also... Dja Faunal Reserve News
n°11 - December 1999
World Heritage Review n°11
Machu Picchu Strasbourg Itchan Kala Garajonay National Park Tongariro National Park And also... Royal Palace of Abomey News
n°10 - October 1999
World Heritage Review n°10
Istanbul Malbork Castle Dougga-Thugga Serra da Capivara Temple of the Sun in Konârak And also... New World Heritage Sites Senegal's World Heritage News
n°8 - November 1998
World Heritage Review n°8
Mont Saint-Michel The History of Life La Amistad The Haeinsa Temple Desert Cities And also... Sintra Guatemala's World Heritage News
n°7 - January 1998
World Heritage Review n°7
Pompeii and Herculaneum The Moghal Gardens Lake Baikal Las Médulas Querétaro And also... Site of Greenwich Interview with Prof. Francesco Francioni Panama's World Heritage News
Quarterly magazine published jointly in English, French and Spanish, by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Paris, France and Publishing For Development Ltd., London, United Kingdom.
Editorial Director: Mechtild Rössler (Director, UNESCO World Heritage Centre) Editors: Gina Doubleday, Helen Aprile
Co-Publisher: Richard Forster Production Editor: Caroline Fort Copy Editors: Cathy Nolan (English), Chantal Lyard (French), Luisa Futoransky (Spanish) Editorial Board: UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Isabelle Anatole-Gabriel, Frédérique Aubert, Guy Debonnet, Feng Jing, Muhammad Juma Muhammad, Mauro Rosi, May Shaer; UNESCO Publishing: Ian Denison
ICCROM: Joseph King; ICOMOS: Regina Durighello; IUCN: Tim BadmanAdvertising: Efrén Calatrava, Fernando Ortiz, Fadela Seddini, Peter Warren