State of Conservation
117
Reports
60
Properties concerned
25
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date end:1997close
Region:
Europe and North Americaclose
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
alhambra, generalife and albayzin, granadaAlhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada | spain Spain | 1997 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of delphiArchaeological Site of Delphi | greece Greece | 1993 | Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Localised utilities,
Other Threats: Need to strengthen the protection of the site |
No |
archaeological site of delphiArchaeological Site of Delphi | greece Greece | 1992 | Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Need to strengthen the protection of the site |
No |
arles, roman and romanesque monumentsArles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments | france France | 1994 | Air pollution, | No |
arles, roman and romanesque monumentsArles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments | france France | 1992 | No | |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 1997 | Commercial development, Localised utilities, | No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 1996 | Commercial development, Localised utilities, | No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 1993 | Commercial development,
Other Threats: Threat to the integrity of the property (not specified - supermarket project?) |
No |
boyana churchBoyana Church | bulgaria Bulgaria | 1994 | Management activities, | No |
bryggenBryggen | norway Norway | 1994 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Risk of uncontrolled property development |
No |
budapest, including the banks of the danube, the buda castle quarter and andrássy avenueBudapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue | hungary Hungary | 1992 | Housing, | No |
burgos cathedralBurgos Cathedral | spain Spain | 1994 | Governance,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration works |
No |
burgos cathedralBurgos Cathedral | spain Spain | 1993 | Governance,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration works |
No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 1997 | Financial resources,
Other Threats: Need for monitoring of the situation at the site |
No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 1996 | Financial resources,
Other Threats: Need for monitoring of the situation at the site |
No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 1994 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
canal du midiCanal du Midi | france France | 1997 | Solid waste, | No |
chaco cultureChaco Culture | united states of america United States of America | 1992 |
Other Threats: Threat not indicated |
No |
churches of moldaviaChurches of Moldavia | romania Romania | 1997 | No | |
city of bathCity of Bath | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 1992 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of vallettaCity of Valletta | malta Malta | 1994 | Air pollution,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Highly crumbly basic building material |
No |
city of vallettaCity of Valletta | malta Malta | 1991 | Air pollution,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Highly crumbly basic building material |
No |
collegiate church, castle and old town of quedlinburgCollegiate Church, Castle and Old Town of Quedlinburg | germany Germany | 1997 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
delosDelos | greece Greece | 1994 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Human resources, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Relative humidity, Wind, | No |
delosDelos | greece Greece | 1992 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Human resources,
Other Threats: Adverse meteorological conditions |
No |
frontiers of the roman empireFrontiers of the Roman Empire | germany,united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland Germany United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
1997 | No | |
frontiers of the roman empireFrontiers of the Roman Empire | germany,united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland Germany United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
1993 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Mining, | No |
frontiers of the roman empireFrontiers of the Roman Empire | germany,united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland Germany United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
1992 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Mining, | No |
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck | germany Germany | 1994 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck | germany Germany | 1993 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Discovery of mural paintings - need for restoration |
No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 1997 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to monitor movements which could affect the structure of the building |
No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 1994 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to monitor movements which could affect the structure of the building |
No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 1993 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to monitor movements which could affect the structure of the building |
No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 1992 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of cordobaHistoric Centre of Cordoba | spain Spain | 1994 | Pests, | No |
historic centre of florenceHistoric Centre of Florence | italy Italy | 1994 | Terrorism, | No |
historic centre of florenceHistoric Centre of Florence | italy Italy | 1993 | Terrorism, | No |
historic centre of rome, the properties of the holy see in that city enjoying extraterritorial rights and san paolo fuori le muraHistoric Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura | holy see,italy Italy Holy See |
1993 | Air pollution, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Terrorism, | No |
historic centre of rome, the properties of the holy see in that city enjoying extraterritorial rights and san paolo fuori le muraHistoric Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura | holy see,italy Italy Holy See |
1992 | Air pollution, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, | No |
historic centre of saint petersburg and related groups of monumentsHistoric Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments | russian federation Russian Federation | 1993 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Financial resources,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Steady deterioration of the city's pysical environment; Large-scale rehabilitation project for the Hermitage |
No |
historic district of old quebecHistoric District of Old Québec | canada Canada | 1992 | Housing, | No |
historic district of old quebecHistoric District of Old Québec | canada Canada | 1988 | Housing, | No |
historic district of old quebecHistoric District of Old Québec | canada Canada | 1987 | Housing, | No |
ħal saflieni hypogeumĦal Saflieni Hypogeum | malta Malta | 1995 | Management activities, Micro-organisms, Radiation/light, Relative humidity, Solid waste, Temperature, Water (rain/water table), | No |
ħal saflieni hypogeumĦal Saflieni Hypogeum | malta Malta | 1994 | Management activities, Micro-organisms, Radiation/light, Relative humidity, Solid waste, Temperature, Water (rain/water table), | No |
ħal saflieni hypogeumĦal Saflieni Hypogeum | malta Malta | 1990 | Management activities, Micro-organisms, Radiation/light, Relative humidity, Solid waste, Temperature, Water (rain/water table), | No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 1994 | Financial resources,
Governance,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of fire /lightning protection; Deformation and deterioration of the structures |
No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 1993 | Financial resources,
Governance,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of fire /lightning protection; Deformation and deterioration of the structures |
No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 1992 | Financial resources,
Governance,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of fire /lightning protection; Deformation and deterioration of the structures |
No |
kremlin and red square, moscowKremlin and Red Square, Moscow | russian federation Russian Federation | 1994 |
Other Threats: Erection project of a monument on the Red Square |
No |
la fortaleza and san juan national historic site in puerto ricoLa Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico | united states of america United States of America | 1993 |
Other Threats: No specific threat identified |
No |
madara riderMadara Rider | bulgaria Bulgaria | 1991 | Relative humidity,
Temperature,
Wind,
Other Threats: Lack of stability of the rock; Lack of convergence of local opinions on the real extent of the problem, the possible solutions |
No |
medieval city of rhodesMedieval City of Rhodes | greece Greece | 1995 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Need for safeguarding and enhancement measures |
No |
medieval city of rhodesMedieval City of Rhodes | greece Greece | 1994 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Need for safeguarding and enhancement measures |
No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta Malta | 1995 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Quarrying,
Storms,
Other Threats: Worrying state of conservation of some temples; Fragility of the structures (cracks, etc.); Partial collapse of a temple |
No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta Malta | 1994 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Quarrying,
Storms,
Other Threats: Worrying state of conservation of some temples; Fragility of the structures (cracks, etc.) |
No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta Malta | 1992 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
monastery of batalhaMonastery of Batalha | portugal Portugal | 1990 | Earthquake,
Management activities,
Micro-organisms,
Relative humidity,
Storms,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Poor quality of the stone and weaknesses in the resistance; Cracks; Consolidation work is not undertaken |
No |
monastery of the hieronymites and tower of belem in lisbonMonastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon | portugal Portugal | 1990 | Earthquake,
Management activities,
Micro-organisms,
Relative humidity,
Storms,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Poor quality of the stone and weaknesses in the resistance; Cracks; Consolidation work is not undertaken |
No |
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay | france France | 1997 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay | france France | 1991 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay | france France | 1990 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 1995 | Earthquake, | Yes |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 1979 | Earthquake, | No |
old city of berneOld City of Berne | switzerland Switzerland | 1997 |
Other Threats: Fire in January 1997 |
No |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia Croatia | 1997 | Earthquake, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia Croatia | 1996 | Earthquake, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia Croatia | 1995 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia Croatia | 1994 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia Croatia | 1993 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia Croatia | 1992 | Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia Croatia | 1991 | War, | No |
old raumaOld Rauma | finland Finland | 1993 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, | No |
old town of ávila with its extra-muros churchesOld Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches | spain Spain | 1994 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
old town of ávila with its extra-muros churchesOld Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches | spain Spain | 1993 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
old town of segovia and its aqueductOld Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct | spain Spain | 1997 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
palace and park of versaillesPalace and Park of Versailles | france France | 1990 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
palace and park of versaillesPalace and Park of Versailles | france France | 1989 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin | germany Germany | 1997 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin | germany Germany | 1996 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin | germany Germany | 1995 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, | No |
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin | germany Germany | 1993 | No | |
paris, banks of the seineParis, Banks of the Seine | france France | 1992 | Housing, | No |
piazza del duomo, pisaPiazza del Duomo, Pisa | italy Italy | 1994 |
Other Threats: inclination of the tower |
No |
pont du gard (roman aqueduct)Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct) | france France | 1992 | No | |
pythagoreion and heraion of samosPythagoreion and Heraion of Samos | greece Greece | 1994 | Air transport infrastructure, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
pythagoreion and heraion of samosPythagoreion and Heraion of Samos | greece Greece | 1993 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
rila monasteryRila Monastery | bulgaria Bulgaria | 1994 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rila monasteryRila Monastery | bulgaria Bulgaria | 1992 | Earthquake,
Other Threats: Structural issues, cracks |
No |
rock-hewn churches of ivanovoRock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo | bulgaria Bulgaria | 1994 | No | |
roman monuments, cathedral of st peter and church of our lady in trierRoman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier | germany Germany | 1997 | Housing, | No |
roman monuments, cathedral of st peter and church of our lady in trierRoman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier | germany Germany | 1996 | Housing, | No |
røros mining town and the circumferenceRøros Mining Town and the Circumference | norway Norway | 1994 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Risk of uncontrolled property development |
No |
santiago de compostela (old town)Santiago de Compostela (Old Town) | spain Spain | 1993 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
speyer cathedralSpeyer Cathedral | germany Germany | 1987 | Housing, | No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 1994 | Ground transport infrastructure, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 1992 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
studenica monasteryStudenica Monastery | serbia Serbia | 1988 | Water infrastructure, | No |
taos puebloTaos Pueblo | united states of america United States of America | 1996 | Air transport infrastructure, | No |
taos puebloTaos Pueblo | united states of america United States of America | 1995 | Air transport infrastructure, | No |
taos puebloTaos Pueblo | united states of america United States of America | 1994 | Air transport infrastructure, | No |
taos puebloTaos Pueblo | united states of america United States of America | 1993 | Air transport infrastructure, | No |
vatican cityVatican City | holy see Holy See | 1992 | Housing, | No |
venice and its lagoonVenice and its Lagoon | italy Italy | 1990 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
venice and its lagoonVenice and its Lagoon | italy Italy | 1989 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre | lithuania Lithuania | 1997 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for a comprehensive rehabilitation programme |
No |
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre | lithuania Lithuania | 1996 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for a comprehensive rehabilitation programme |
No |
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre | lithuania Lithuania | 1995 | Financial resources,
Other Threats: Need for a comprehensive rehabilitation programme |
No |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland Poland | 1997 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
Yes |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland Poland | 1996 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
Yes |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland Poland | 1995 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
Yes |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland Poland | 1994 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
Yes |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland Poland | 1989 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
No |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland Poland | 1988 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
No |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland Poland | 1984 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual deterioration |
No |
xanthos-letoonXanthos-Letoon | turkiye Türkiye | 1994 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Flooding, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
xanthos-letoonXanthos-Letoon | turkiye Türkiye | 1991 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
* :
The threats indicated are listed in alphabetical order; their order does not constitute a classification according to the importance of their impact on the property.
Furthermore, they are presented irrespective of the type of threat faced by the property, i.e. with specific and proven imminent danger (“ascertained danger”) or with threats which could have deleterious effects on the property’s Outstanding Universal Value (“potential danger”).
** : All mission reports are not always available electronically.