UNESCOmaailmanperintöluetteloon

UNESCOmaailmanperintökohteet (UNESCO World Heritage Sites) are places listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as having special cultural or physical significance. These sites are considered to be of outstanding universal value and are protected for future generations. The World Heritage List aims to recognize and preserve the most important cultural and natural heritage sites around the globe.

The designation of a site as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a recognition of its importance not just to a particular nation, but to all of humanity. It encourages international cooperation in the conservation of these unique places. The list includes a wide variety of sites, from ancient ruins and historic city centers to natural landscapes like mountains, forests, and coral reefs.

To be inscribed on the World Heritage List, a site must meet strict criteria for outstanding universal value. It must also demonstrate a commitment to conservation and management. Once listed, sites receive international recognition and can be eligible for technical and financial assistance from UNESCO and other organizations for their preservation. The World Heritage Convention, adopted in 1972, is the international treaty that provides the framework for this program.