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The FIFA World Cup trophy makes its way to the UNESCO heritage site of At-Turaif district, in Diriyah, in the Saudi capital Riyadh, as part of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour. IMAGES
The United States urges rebels in Ethiopia's war-hit Tigray region to protect the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela after they seized the UNESCO World Heritage Site. SOUNDBITE
Estacion Atlantida, Jul 31 (EFE).- Uruguayans gathered here Saturday in front of the Church of Christ the Worker and Our Lady of Lourdes to celebrate its designation as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).Officials hailed UNESCO's decision to honor the work of architect and engineer Eladio Dieste (1917-2000)."We are celebrating that this week the list of assets considered part of humanity's global heritage rescued Eladio Dieste. There is an act of justice in this recognition," Education and Culture Minister Pablo da Silveira said. (Camera: RAÚL MARTÍNEZ / SANTIAGO CARBONE). SHOT LIST: THE CHURCH OF CHRIST THE WORKER AND OUR LADY OF LOURDES IN ESTACION ATLANTIDA, URUGUAY.
Madrid, Jul 27 (EFE).- Madrid celebrated Tuesday at Cybele Palace after the community's 'Landscape of Light', which includes the vast Retiro park and the Paseo del Prado boulevard, was listed as UNESCO World Heritage site. (Camera: RAMON AYAL).SHOT LIST: THE CEREMONY TO CELEBRATE MADRID'S LANDSCAPE OF LIGHT BEING LISTED AS UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, AT THE CYBELE PALCE IN MADRID, SPAIN.
Naples' pizza twirling joins UNESCO's list of "intangible heritage", securing the coveted status alongside a host of cultural treasures including a Saudi artform traditionally practiced only by women. IMAGES of people celebrating in Naples
Japan won UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status for 23 Meiji Industrial Revolution sites on Sunday.The sites, including Hashima Island, also known as Battleship Island, a coal mine island off Nagasaki Port, illustrate Japan’s rapid industrialisation.