The World's Heritage: A Complete Guide to the Most Extraordinary Places

In 1972, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted the Convention concerning the Protection of the World's Cultural and Natural Heritage. Since then, 878 sites in 145 countries have been inscribed on the World Heritage List. Only sites that meet the strict criteria set by the World Heritage Committee are accepted onto the List, which has proved to be an invaluable tool in the battle to preserve places of cultural and natural importance and beauty. The World's Heritage is the only complete guide to these awe-inspiring places.

Format: Hardcover - great condition

Published: Joint publishing UNESCO and Harper Collins

Published: 2009

ISBN: 978 0 00 784550 7