Decisions
19COM VIII.C.1
Inscription: The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
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United Kingdom
C(ii) (iv)
The Committee decided to inscribe this property on the basis of criteria (ii) and (iv) as it represents a remarkable blend of the two urban phenomena: the organic medieval growth and 18th and 19th century town planning.
Themes: Inscriptions on the World Heritage List
States Parties: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Properties: Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
Session: 19COM
Original Decision Document