UNESCO sites in Spain Whatever place you decide to visit in Spain, there is at least one UNESCO site nearby. It is a country of numerous worldwide recognizable landmarks that attract a huge number of tourists. Moreover, it is acountry of 49 places of high importance protected by UNESCO. ...
UNESCO sites in PortugalPlaces to Visit, Travelling Portugal Dive into the wonders of Portugal, a small yet culturally and historically very rich country known for its beautiful coast, delicious cuisine, friendly people and fantastic sites. If you want to go deeper into this charming country’s ...
Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde Located in Portugal and Spain this Heritage Site includes thousands of rock carvings depicting animals. These carvings are from the Paleolitic Era, like the cave paintings in northern Spain. However, unlike the paintings in northern ...
Each project offers a fresh perspective on how heritage sites can evolve and remain relevant in modern times. + 7 Save this article Read more »Porto Architecture City Guide: 24 Sites Showcasing the Essence of Portugal's Invincible City September 06, 2024 Panoramic view of Porto, Portugal. ...
The event will bring together delegations from 19 countries in the region, as well as representatives from Spain and Portugal. The meeting will also mark the beginning of coordination for the implementation of the Regional Comparative and Explanatory Study (ERCE 2025), the regions oldest and...
Don’t Miss These UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Extremadura, Spain Extremadura: Spain’s Hidden Gem Tucked away in Spain’s southwestern corner along the border of Portugal, Extremadura often goes overlooked by most travelers. This, along with the fact the region is one of the least populated...
18. Portugal Total number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 17 Natural: 1, Cultural: 16 Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores (cultural) Convent of Christ in Tomar (cultural) Monastery of Batalha (cultural) Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon ...
Fado in Portugal Derived from the Latin word fatum—meaning “prophecy” or “fate”—fado is Portugal’s national musical treasure. Fado’s traditional theme is saudade, a word that doesn’t quite translate to English but conveys a sense of both nostalgia and longing. “Fado is sung so ...
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Croatia, Iraq, Lebanon, Mozambique, Slovenia, and Somalia. Following the international meeting on "Peace, the day after," held in Granada, Spain in December 1993, activities aimed at the rebuilding of Palestinian educational...
*The spelling or styling of place-names in this table may differ from those given on the World Heritage List; in addition, some place-names represent one or more constituent parts of larger World Heritage sites. Acropolis of Athens Greece complex of monuments Alhambra Spain Moorish palace an...