Articles related to "World Heritage Site"
Saltaire - World Heritage Site
Sir Titus Salt was a man with a vision and a social conscience. The West Yorkshire mill village of Saltaire is his enduring legacy.
saltaire • industrial revolution • world heritage site • david hockney • titus salt
Sir Titus Salt was a man with a vision and a social conscience. The West Yorkshire mill village of Saltaire is his enduring legacy.
saltaire • industrial revolution • world heritage site • david hockney • titus salt
Victoria Falls - UNESCO World Heritage Site
One of the most spectacular sights in the world, the Victoria Falls and surrounding areas in Zambia provide the nature lover with amazing natural sights and plenty to do.
victoria falls • victoria falls zambia • victoria falls travel • hotels victoria falls • waterfalls in africa
One of the most spectacular sights in the world, the Victoria Falls and surrounding areas in Zambia provide the nature lover with amazing natural sights and plenty to do.
victoria falls • victoria falls zambia • victoria falls travel • hotels victoria falls • waterfalls in africa
World Heritage sites in Hungary
The committee of UNESCO’s World Heritage programme held its regularly session of the committee in Budapest between 25 – 28 June 2002. In this session the committee admitted other two Hungarian sites to the World Heritage programme, The Andrássy Street in Budapest and the Tokaj Wine region. I would like to introduce the Hungarian World Heritage sites to you.
europe • hungary • budapest • cave • tokaj
The committee of UNESCO’s World Heritage programme held its regularly session of the committee in Budapest between 25 – 28 June 2002. In this session the committee admitted other two Hungarian sites to the World Heritage programme, The Andrássy Street in Budapest and the Tokaj Wine region. I would like to introduce the Hungarian World Heritage sites to you.
europe • hungary • budapest • cave • tokaj
Canada - Halifax and the Titanic
Nova Scotia's capital city Halifax and the Titanic are forever linked with the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. Most of the victims are buried in the city's main church yard.
halifax canada • sinking of the titanic • halifax canada peggy's cove • lunenburg-unesco world heritage site • permanent titanic exhibition
Nova Scotia's capital city Halifax and the Titanic are forever linked with the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. Most of the victims are buried in the city's main church yard.
halifax canada • sinking of the titanic • halifax canada peggy's cove • lunenburg-unesco world heritage site • permanent titanic exhibition
Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
Just a couple of hours from Prague, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Cesky Krumlov is a town well-known for its castle, beer, and unique jewelry.
cesky krumlov • bohemian towns • czech countryside • unesco world heritage sites • day trips from prague
Just a couple of hours from Prague, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Cesky Krumlov is a town well-known for its castle, beer, and unique jewelry.
cesky krumlov • bohemian towns • czech countryside • unesco world heritage sites • day trips from prague
Cologne - Carnivals & Cathedrals
Cologne is a much underated city in guide books. Germany's oldest city has many attractions for the visitor including its famous cathedral, carnival and comedy festival.
cologne germany • cologne cathedral • cologne carnival • comedy festival • heritage sites
Cologne is a much underated city in guide books. Germany's oldest city has many attractions for the visitor including its famous cathedral, carnival and comedy festival.
cologne germany • cologne cathedral • cologne carnival • comedy festival • heritage sites
Cordoba Argentina - Rich in History & Atmosphere
Cordoba's rich historic heart, easily explored on foot, is both interesting and atmospheric. On the outskirts an historic route leads to 4 Jesuit Estancias.
cordoba argentina • jesuits argentina • plaza san martin cordoba • jesuit estancias cordoba • jesuit missions cordoba argentina
Cordoba's rich historic heart, easily explored on foot, is both interesting and atmospheric. On the outskirts an historic route leads to 4 Jesuit Estancias.
cordoba argentina • jesuits argentina • plaza san martin cordoba • jesuit estancias cordoba • jesuit missions cordoba argentina
Croatia's Plitvice Lakes
For me, Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park is the most beautiful place in the world. You must enjoy the lakes, waterfalls and forest of this UNESCO Heritage site.
plitvice lakes national park • croatian tourism • unesco world heritage sites • veliki slap waterfall • inland croatia
For me, Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park is the most beautiful place in the world. You must enjoy the lakes, waterfalls and forest of this UNESCO Heritage site.
plitvice lakes national park • croatian tourism • unesco world heritage sites • veliki slap waterfall • inland croatia
Guide to Travel in the Baltics
The three Baltic nations – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania –are just emerging from the shadow of their USSR past to become tourist destinations in their own right.
travel to estonia • baltic sea tour • lithuania travel • curonian spit • ventspils latvia port
The three Baltic nations – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania –are just emerging from the shadow of their USSR past to become tourist destinations in their own right.
travel to estonia • baltic sea tour • lithuania travel • curonian spit • ventspils latvia port
Japan's Tourist Attractions
Although expensive and rarely visited by budget travellers, Japan's urban centres offer glitzy nightlife and a door through which to explore the country's history.
emperor of japan • sumo wrestlers • yokozuna • sensoji temple • himeji castle
Although expensive and rarely visited by budget travellers, Japan's urban centres offer glitzy nightlife and a door through which to explore the country's history.
emperor of japan • sumo wrestlers • yokozuna • sensoji temple • himeji castle
La Amistad Biosphere Reserve
Developers target area surrounding largest rainforest in Central America for hydroelectric dams. Endangered and endemic species as well as indigenous peoples affected.
central american rainforest • hydroelectric dams • la amistad biosphere reserve • world heritage site • endemic species
Developers target area surrounding largest rainforest in Central America for hydroelectric dams. Endangered and endemic species as well as indigenous peoples affected.
central american rainforest • hydroelectric dams • la amistad biosphere reserve • world heritage site • endemic species
Meknes: Morocco's Forgotten Jewel
Travelers to Morocco take heed: While the tour books may skip over Morocco's least known imperial capital, Meknes is worth the trip.
moroccan imperial capital • moroccan tourism • unesco world heritage site • morocco's best vineyards • moroccan medina
Travelers to Morocco take heed: While the tour books may skip over Morocco's least known imperial capital, Meknes is worth the trip.
moroccan imperial capital • moroccan tourism • unesco world heritage site • morocco's best vineyards • moroccan medina
Statue of Liberty to Reopen on July 4 2009
Closed since 9/11, the Statue of Liberty is now accepting reservations for visitor access to the top.
statue of liberty • new york city • reopening • world heritage site • american monument
Closed since 9/11, the Statue of Liberty is now accepting reservations for visitor access to the top.
statue of liberty • new york city • reopening • world heritage site • american monument
Trogir, Unesco Heritage in Croatia
An ideal day trip from the major Dalmatian Coast city of Split, Croatia's Trogir is a village of Romanesque and Renaissance architecture settled onto a tiny island.
trogir croatia • split day trips • dalmatian coast islands • kamerlengo fortress • cathedral saint lovro
An ideal day trip from the major Dalmatian Coast city of Split, Croatia's Trogir is a village of Romanesque and Renaissance architecture settled onto a tiny island.
trogir croatia • split day trips • dalmatian coast islands • kamerlengo fortress • cathedral saint lovro
Voyages of Discovery Part 2
A fortress, a poet and a king
monument to the discoveries • torre de belem • tower of belem • vasco da gama • india
A fortress, a poet and a king
monument to the discoveries • torre de belem • tower of belem • vasco da gama • india
Zwinger Palace is Dresden Must See
The Zwinger Palace is one of Dresden, Germany's best attractions. Built to rival Versailles, the Palace features beautiful gardens, an Old Masters museum and more.
dresden germany • elbe river • zwinger palace • versailles • augustus the strong
The Zwinger Palace is one of Dresden, Germany's best attractions. Built to rival Versailles, the Palace features beautiful gardens, an Old Masters museum and more.
dresden germany • elbe river • zwinger palace • versailles • augustus the strong
CANADA'S QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS
On a tiny island south of Alaska's panhandle and ninety miles off the coast of British Columbia, a battery of weathered and decaying totem poles stare out to sea. These totem poles once declared the status of the powerful Haida Nation
totem poles • alaska's panhandle • national park • ninstints • grizzly bears
On a tiny island south of Alaska's panhandle and ninety miles off the coast of British Columbia, a battery of weathered and decaying totem poles stare out to sea. These totem poles once declared the status of the powerful Haida Nation
totem poles • alaska's panhandle • national park • ninstints • grizzly bears
Cornwall's World Class Countryside
The remnants of an industrial past add a fascinating extra dimension to England's westernmost county, worthy of its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
cornwall and west devon mining landscape • world heritage site • industrial heritage • tamar valley railway • morwellham quay
The remnants of an industrial past add a fascinating extra dimension to England's westernmost county, worthy of its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
cornwall and west devon mining landscape • world heritage site • industrial heritage • tamar valley railway • morwellham quay
Explore Africa's Cameroon
Cameroon is often called Africa-all-in one. It has rainforests and mountains; beach resorts and big cities - but it is the arts and culture and you'll remember.
buea • yaoundé • doula • limbe • ebodje
Cameroon is often called Africa-all-in one. It has rainforests and mountains; beach resorts and big cities - but it is the arts and culture and you'll remember.
buea • yaoundé • doula • limbe • ebodje
Jesuit Missions Cordoba Argentina
Argentina's Cordoba Province owes much to the Jesuits who not only established the University of San Carlos in 1613 but successfully farmed the fertile land.
jesuit missions cordoba argentina • jesuit estanciascordoba argentina • unesco world heritage sites argentina • estancia santa catalina cordoba • estancia alta gracia cordoba
Argentina's Cordoba Province owes much to the Jesuits who not only established the University of San Carlos in 1613 but successfully farmed the fertile land.
jesuit missions cordoba argentina • jesuit estanciascordoba argentina • unesco world heritage sites argentina • estancia santa catalina cordoba • estancia alta gracia cordoba
Lake Ohrid, Macedonia Offers History and Beauty
Macedonian monasteries and mosques, 11th century Byzantine art , bargain shopping and Lake Ohrid, the oldest in Europe, are reasons to visit this world heritage site.
lake ohrid • world heritage site • oldest lake in europe • macedonian monasteries and mosques • icons
Macedonian monasteries and mosques, 11th century Byzantine art , bargain shopping and Lake Ohrid, the oldest in Europe, are reasons to visit this world heritage site.
lake ohrid • world heritage site • oldest lake in europe • macedonian monasteries and mosques • icons
National Geographic Megafishes Project
The National Geographic Society's project to tag and study at least 20 species of large freshwater fish is intended to raise awareness of potential extinction.
national geographic society megafishes project • protect worlds largest freshwater fish • joint project national geographic society world wi • freshwater systems world heritage sites • united nations environment program biodiversity ho
The National Geographic Society's project to tag and study at least 20 species of large freshwater fish is intended to raise awareness of potential extinction.
national geographic society megafishes project • protect worlds largest freshwater fish • joint project national geographic society world wi • freshwater systems world heritage sites • united nations environment program biodiversity ho
Normandy Travel Facts & Trivia
Northern France: Information on the Museum for the Peace, the Charles De Gaulle Memorial, D-Day beaches, Mont St Michel, and Memorials at Pointe du Hoc & Omaha.
normandy travel facts • bayeux tapestry • joan of arc rouen • william the conqueror caen • mont st michel trivia
Northern France: Information on the Museum for the Peace, the Charles De Gaulle Memorial, D-Day beaches, Mont St Michel, and Memorials at Pointe du Hoc & Omaha.
normandy travel facts • bayeux tapestry • joan of arc rouen • william the conqueror caen • mont st michel trivia
Pacific Islands Update
There's lots happening around the Pacific on big islands and small, even on atolls.
pacific ocean • kosrae • surfing • katrina adams • micronesia
There's lots happening around the Pacific on big islands and small, even on atolls.
pacific ocean • kosrae • surfing • katrina adams • micronesia
The Boyana Church Museum
Sometimes a museum is actually the exhibit. The medieval frescoes at Boyana Church National History Museum in Bulgaria, preserve the Veliko Turnovo School of Painting.
boyana church national history museum • turnovo school of painting • bulgaria • sofia • medieval
Sometimes a museum is actually the exhibit. The medieval frescoes at Boyana Church National History Museum in Bulgaria, preserve the Veliko Turnovo School of Painting.
boyana church national history museum • turnovo school of painting • bulgaria • sofia • medieval
The Majestic Beauty of the Canadian Rockies
Highlighting the natural wonders of the Canadian Rockies.
canadian rockies • banff national park • jasper national park • lake louise • waterton national park.
Highlighting the natural wonders of the Canadian Rockies.
canadian rockies • banff national park • jasper national park • lake louise • waterton national park.
National Parks in Hungary
I would like to show you Hungarian National Parks, where you can discover lots of interesting and rare plants and animals. In National Parks make a possibility to take the colour coded and educational trails and the bicycle trail. I hope you will visit one or more of them when you visit Hungary.
hungary • europe • national park • aggtelek • orseg
I would like to show you Hungarian National Parks, where you can discover lots of interesting and rare plants and animals. In National Parks make a possibility to take the colour coded and educational trails and the bicycle trail. I hope you will visit one or more of them when you visit Hungary.
hungary • europe • national park • aggtelek • orseg
NRDC and EDF
NRDC and EDF are two of the premier nongovernment environmental organizations in the United States. They are always worth a visit. These days you can find out about the threat to a whale sanctuary, hog farms, and mercury batteries, among dozens of other subjects.
nrdc • edf • websites • web sites • environment
NRDC and EDF are two of the premier nongovernment environmental organizations in the United States. They are always worth a visit. These days you can find out about the threat to a whale sanctuary, hog farms, and mercury batteries, among dozens of other subjects.
nrdc • edf • websites • web sites • environment
The Biodiversity of Ecuador's "Oriente"
Ecuador's "Oriente" is reputed to contain more diverse plant and animal life than any other jungle in the world. With its ratio of species per area, it ranks number one.
ecuador's oriente • rainforests biodiversity • wildlife diversity • plant diversity • animal diversity
Ecuador's "Oriente" is reputed to contain more diverse plant and animal life than any other jungle in the world. With its ratio of species per area, it ranks number one.
ecuador's oriente • rainforests biodiversity • wildlife diversity • plant diversity • animal diversity
BUFFALO JUMP NATIONAL PARK
For years the people of Huxley, Alberta fought to preserve a canyon 20 kilometers east of their small village. In 1981, it was declared a World Heritage Site
suite 101 • suite101.com • canadian • canadian tourism • canadian travel
For years the people of Huxley, Alberta fought to preserve a canyon 20 kilometers east of their small village. In 1981, it was declared a World Heritage Site
suite 101 • suite101.com • canadian • canadian tourism • canadian travel
Hammerhead Heaven
Some of the loneliest dots on the ocean could play a pivotal role in our future.
hawaii • shark • galapagos • gray reef shark • joe pavsek
Some of the loneliest dots on the ocean could play a pivotal role in our future.
hawaii • shark • galapagos • gray reef shark • joe pavsek
16th Century Remains Found
An important chapter in Latin American history is unfolding before our very eyes.
latino • latina • spanish • hispanic • nicaragua
An important chapter in Latin American history is unfolding before our very eyes.
latino • latina • spanish • hispanic • nicaragua
Atapuerca and the Homo Antecessor
Several fossils found in 1994 at La Gran Dolina (Atapuerca, Burgos, Spain) open the door to a new species, the Homo Antecessor.
homo • antecessor • antecesor • europe • atapuerca
Several fossils found in 1994 at La Gran Dolina (Atapuerca, Burgos, Spain) open the door to a new species, the Homo Antecessor.
homo • antecessor • antecesor • europe • atapuerca
Cartagena de Indias
Founded in1533 by Pedro de Heredia, colonial Cartagena bewitches Tourists and Colombians alike
cartagena • cuidad vieja • gabriel garcia marquez • bocagrande • drake
Founded in1533 by Pedro de Heredia, colonial Cartagena bewitches Tourists and Colombians alike
cartagena • cuidad vieja • gabriel garcia marquez • bocagrande • drake
Cities to Visit in Eastern Europe: Mostar
Bombarded by the Serbian army during the Bosnian War and wracked by genocidal ethnic and religious conflict, Mostar combines historic beauty with modern horror.
visit mostar • travel and mostar • travel and bosnia • stari most and visit • yugoslavia and war and bosnia
Bombarded by the Serbian army during the Bosnian War and wracked by genocidal ethnic and religious conflict, Mostar combines historic beauty with modern horror.
visit mostar • travel and mostar • travel and bosnia • stari most and visit • yugoslavia and war and bosnia
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
On Hawaii's Big Island, 140 miles of hiking trails wind through an alien landscape of lava fields, craters, cinder cones and steam vents in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
hawaii volcanoes national park • big island • active volcano • kilauea • mauna loa
On Hawaii's Big Island, 140 miles of hiking trails wind through an alien landscape of lava fields, craters, cinder cones and steam vents in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
hawaii volcanoes national park • big island • active volcano • kilauea • mauna loa
History of Angkor Wat
The tourist destination of Angkor Wat has a long history, making the ruins there a remarkable sight after so many hundreds of years.
angkor wat • history of angkor wat • cambodian destinations • cambodian history • ancient temples
The tourist destination of Angkor Wat has a long history, making the ruins there a remarkable sight after so many hundreds of years.
angkor wat • history of angkor wat • cambodian destinations • cambodian history • ancient temples
Shropshire Past and Present
Introduction to the English county of Shropshire and it's history.
england history shropshire shrewsbury ludlow telfo
Introduction to the English county of Shropshire and it's history.
england history shropshire shrewsbury ludlow telfo
Shropshire Springs Into Action
Spring sees many of the main attractions in Shropshire open for business.
shropshire • sheep • farm • spring • goa
Spring sees many of the main attractions in Shropshire open for business.
shropshire • sheep • farm • spring • goa
Sight Seeing in Medieval Berne
With architecture and history reaching back to the middle ages, Berne is the place to see the storybook Switzerland of fairy tales and Heidi films.
berne • berne switzerland • sightseeing in berne • switzerland • medieval architecture
With architecture and history reaching back to the middle ages, Berne is the place to see the storybook Switzerland of fairy tales and Heidi films.
berne • berne switzerland • sightseeing in berne • switzerland • medieval architecture
Spain's Alcalá de Henares.
Alcalá de Henares is a beautiful little Spanish town, with a famous Cervantes Museum, Plaza and University focused around this classic novelist.
don quixote de la mancha • miguel de cervantes • alcalá de henares • on the outskirts of madrid • sancho panza and the tall thin don quixote
Alcalá de Henares is a beautiful little Spanish town, with a famous Cervantes Museum, Plaza and University focused around this classic novelist.
don quixote de la mancha • miguel de cervantes • alcalá de henares • on the outskirts of madrid • sancho panza and the tall thin don quixote
Total of dead whales near Mexico hits 50
The number of dead whales near the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula rose to 50 last week, prompting environmental activists to blame a Mexican salt company that has long been suspected of environmental pollution.
gray whales • deaths • pollution • mexico • baja california
The number of dead whales near the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula rose to 50 last week, prompting environmental activists to blame a Mexican salt company that has long been suspected of environmental pollution.
gray whales • deaths • pollution • mexico • baja california
Travel from Madrid to Salamanca
Interested in getting out of Madrid?Well, why not take a day trip or a weekend excursion to Salamanca!
salamanca • spain • weekend • getaways • drinks
Interested in getting out of Madrid?Well, why not take a day trip or a weekend excursion to Salamanca!
salamanca • spain • weekend • getaways • drinks
Vikings in North America: 1000 years
This week, after searching many hours for an article topic I have found one: the first Europeans to make it across the Atlantic Ocean.
vikings • hulluland • markland • vinland • greenland
This week, after searching many hours for an article topic I have found one: the first Europeans to make it across the Atlantic Ocean.
vikings • hulluland • markland • vinland • greenland
Visit England's South-west
A great destination for holidays: lazy beach days, historical houses, literary trails and walking routes. Doone Valley, Jamaica Inn, Westward Ho! and Dashwood Country.
writers from devon • tarka the otter north devon • westward ho! • r.d. blackmore’s lorna doone • eden project
A great destination for holidays: lazy beach days, historical houses, literary trails and walking routes. Doone Valley, Jamaica Inn, Westward Ho! and Dashwood Country.
writers from devon • tarka the otter north devon • westward ho! • r.d. blackmore’s lorna doone • eden project
Algiers, Capital City of Algeria
Algiers is a modern North African city in a country emerging from a troubled past. Here, the old and the new stand side by side to welcome the traveler.
algiers algeria north africa • hotels accommodation travel tourism • battle of • mediterranean coast • food music culture museums war
Algiers is a modern North African city in a country emerging from a troubled past. Here, the old and the new stand side by side to welcome the traveler.
algiers algeria north africa • hotels accommodation travel tourism • battle of • mediterranean coast • food music culture museums war
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is wild, beautiful, full of wildlife, and threatened.
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is wild, beautiful, full of wildlife, and threatened.
Ayutthaya and Sukhothai Thailand's Old Capitals
Old Siamese capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and within easy reach of Thailand's modern capital Bangkok.
sukhothai historic park • ayutthaya historic park • buddhas in thailand • unesco heritage sites • ancient thai monuments
Old Siamese capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and within easy reach of Thailand's modern capital Bangkok.
sukhothai historic park • ayutthaya historic park • buddhas in thailand • unesco heritage sites • ancient thai monuments
Cheap, Easy, or Free . . .
breaking bargains and public beaches
phuket • thailand • cape cod • beach • london
breaking bargains and public beaches
phuket • thailand • cape cod • beach • london
Etretat, Alabaster Coast, France
The attractive town of Etretat on the Normandy coast is well known for its spectacular white cliffs, and for the fictional gentleman thief, Arsene Lupin.
etretat • france • normandy coast • white cliffs • arsene lupin
The attractive town of Etretat on the Normandy coast is well known for its spectacular white cliffs, and for the fictional gentleman thief, Arsene Lupin.
etretat • france • normandy coast • white cliffs • arsene lupin
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