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Aasivissuit – Nipisat. Inuit Hunting Ground between Ice and Sea

Located in Greenland, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a significant testament to the history and subsistence practices of the indigenous people inhabiting the region. Inscribed in 2018, the area underscores the profound connection between human... read more

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Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe

Exploring the primeval woodlands of Central Europe reveals a unique ecosystem of significant ecological and historical value located in Poland and Ukraine. This site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2017 due to its exceptional bi... read more

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Egypt

Khan Al-Khalili Market

Khan-Al-Khalili is a large market in the Muslim neighbourhood of Cairo, one of the city's striking landmarks. The square that Khan-Al-Khalili occupies was originally the site of the Saffron Tomb mausoleum, the burial place of the Fatimid caliphs. Emir Al-Khalili ordered the destruction of the Fatimid cemetery in 1382 in order to build a large caravanserai. At that time, this was the central... read more

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Israel

Church of the Visitation

The Catholic Church of the Visitation in the Jerusalem suburb of Ein Karem is named after one of the most beautiful Gospel episodes - Mary's visit to Elizabeth.

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Greece

Ancient Agora

In the heart of Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, lie the ruins of the Ancient Agora. During the period of ancient Greece (from about the beginning of the 6th century BC) it was the political, financial, administrative, cultural and religious ce... read more

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