‘UNESCO status can bring fantastic benefits for the city, offering access to a network of almost 300 other cities worldwide, ...

Belfast’s transformation over the past couple of decades from no-go to must-visit destination has been remarkable.

Another of UNESCO’s priorities is World Heritage in Africa. Today, sub-Saharan Africa accounts for only approximately one-tenth of the sites inscribed, despite having represented one-third of the ...

followed by Liverpool in 2015 and Belfast in 2021. The strategy includes the publication of the city's first music plan, which will be published in the new year alongside the Unesco submission.

Locations deemed World Heritage sites are of "outstanding universal value to humanity" and should be "protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy," according to Unesco. The ...

Today, there are more than 1,000 sites throughout the world that are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites, and 22 of them are located within the United States. These wonders range from iconic ...