World Heritage Site
Also known as: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site · WHS · World heritage site · World Heritage List Site · Patrimonio de la Humanidad
- 1Administered by UNESCO under an international legal treaty.
- 2Designated based on cultural, historical, or scientific significance.
- 3Sites must demonstrate outstanding universal value to humanity.
- 4Includes both natural heritage and cultural heritage landmarks.
- 5Provides a global framework for the legal protection and conservation of sites.
World Heritage Sites are landmarks and areas with legal protection under an international treaty administered by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, or scientific significance.
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designates the park as a protected cultural landmark
UNESCO included Park Güell in the 'Works of Antoni Gaudí' World Heritage Site listing in 1984 due to its exceptional architectural and artistic value.
Conservation status of the building
The mansion is protected as part of the 'Works of Antoni Gaudí' UNESCO World Heritage site, acknowledging its exceptional architectural value.
designated as a protected cultural landmark
Casa Milà was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1984 as part of the 'Works of Antoni Gaudí' for its exceptional contribution to architecture.
international recognition status
Casa Batlló is part of the 'Works of Antoni Gaudí' designation, recognized for its exceptional contribution to the development of architecture and building technology.
International recognition status
The Nativity façade and the Crypt of the Sagrada Família were inscribed as part of the 'Works of Antoni Gaudí' World Heritage site in 2005.
A World Heritage Site is a landmark or specific area that receives legal protection under an international treaty administered by UNESCO. These sites are recognized for their exceptional cultural, historical, or scientific significance, representing the collective heritage of humanity that requires preservation for future generations.
Map of World Heritage site colour coded by UNESCO inclusion criteria, displayed using the Wikidata Query ServiceWikimedia Commons; NavinoEvans; Own work; CC BY-SA 4.0; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P242 (locator map image)This is a photo of a monument in Wallonia, number:Wikimedia Commons; Trougnouf (Benoit Brummer); Own work; CC BY 4.0; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P18 (image)Globally-used UNESCO World Heritage logoWikimedia Commons; UNESCO; Designer: Michel Olyff. Uploaded by Siyuwj; https://www.unesco.org https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/medias/fichiers/2023/10/outside_toolkit_20221129_eng.pdf https://whc.unesco.org/en/documents/117045 https://whc.unesco.org... To qualify for this designation, a location must be judged to possess outstanding universal value. This status provides a framework for international cooperation in the conservation of sites that define the natural and human history of the world, ensuring they are shielded from destruction and neglect.