http://www.hornseyjournal.co.uk/news/alexandra_palace_to_bid_for_world_heritage_status_1_1214937
by Flora Drury Monday, February 20, 2012 Alexandra Palace reached a ?milestone? in its history as it took the first step towards applying to become a UNESCO World Heritage site. To send a link to this page to a friend, simply enter their email address ...
'Piece of world heritage' lost after thieves raid Ancient Olympia
http://www.vancouversun.com/Piece+world+heritage+lost+after+thieves+raid+Ancient+Olympia/6174926/story.html
They smashed display cases and stole more than 60 bronze and pottery artifacts from the UNESCO World Heritage site, which dates back 2800 years. Efthimios Kotzas, the mayor of Olympia, criticized lax security at the museum, saying: "A piece of world ...
E. China World Heritage site fireproofed
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90882/7734612.html
HEFEI, Feb.20 (Xinhua) -- Authorities in Yixian county, in east China's Anhui Province, have finished a project to fireproof Xidi village, the area's well-preserved ancient settlement and World Heritage site. The Yixian county government invested 20 ...
Reef a marine treasure bar none
http://www.iol.co.za/travel/world/australasia/reef-a-marine-treasure-bar-none-1.1238445
Monty Halls' recent BBC series showcased this Unesco World Heritage-listed treasure, which is home to not only the world's greatest concentration of coral (400 types of hard coral and 300 types of soft coral) and 1 500 or so species of glittering fish, ...
Palmyra's citadel under siege
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/palmyras-citadel-under-siege-by-tank-units/story-e6frg6so-1226276344152
THE Syrian army has been laying siege to the ancient city of Palmyra, a world heritage site, since early this month and shooting at anything that moves from a historic citadel, residents say. "Palmyra is surrounded by the army from all fronts: the Arab ...
Budapest: a first-class meetings and incentives tourism city in the heart of ...
http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/47842-Budapest:-a-first-class-meetings-and-incentives-tourism-city-in-the-heart-of-Europe
Our program started with a visit to the oldest part of the city, the Castle district, which is also known as the Royal Castel, a World Heritage site. The Baroque Hall, the Gothic room, and other parts of the Royal Palace are offered for delegates to ...
The UNESCO World Heritage Sites
http://goscandinavia.about.com/b/2012/02/20/the-unesco-world-heritage-sites.htm
By Terri Mapes, About.com Guide February 20, 2012 Scandinavia's World Heritage sites make for a great attraction and if you're near one during your travels in Scandinavia, make sure to pay them a visit. We've made a useful list where you can easily ...
War reenactors represent all eras at Army Heritage and Education Center
http://cumberlink.com/news/local/military/war-reenactors-represent-all-eras-at-army-heritage-and-education/article_94dab82a-5ab6-11e1-9a6d-0019bb2963f4.html
In south central Pennsylvania the Civil War dominates the world of reenacting and living history, but a recruitment event for reenactment units Saturday - that felt reminiscent of an episode of "Doctor Who" for all the historical periods represented in ...
