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Cultural
Heritage

Tangible cultural heritage is multiple (painting, sculpture, manuscripts, monuments, archeological sites, etc.) and constitutes an essential component of the UNESCO Geoparks often closely connected with the geological characteristics of its territory.

MANKIND'S MEMORY

One of the UNESCO Geopark’s main goal is sustainable development but no development can be sustainable without a strong culture component. Indeed, only a human-centred approach to development based on mutual respect and open dialogue among cultures can lead to lasting, inclusive and equitable results.
UNESCO Geoparks actively works on conservation and promotion of the cultural heritage often in close cooperation with entities in charge of this heritage (World heritage site, historical national monuments, archeological departments, etc...).

 

Rokua Geopark
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Rokua Geopark

Eco-China: Scenic Yanqing, from Mountains to Gardens
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Eco-China: Scenic Yanqing, from Mountains to Gardens

The International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 Beijing, the largest expo of its kind in the world, opened to the public Monday in Yanqing District. Yanqing boasts itself as being home to parts of the Great Wall. It is a summer resort and the agricultural base of Beijing. The upgrade of infrastructure and acceleration of the horticulture industry because of the expo will further stimulate the development of tourism in Yanqing. #EcoChina
Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes (UNESCO/NHK)
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Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes (UNESCO/NHK)

Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes together comprise three sites that make up 18,846 ha. It includes Geomunoreum, regarded as the finest lava tube system of caves anywhere, with its multicoloured carbonate roofs and floors, and dark-coloured lava walls; the fortress-like Seongsan Ilchulbong tuff cone, rising out of the ocean, a dramatic landscape; and Mount Halla, the highest in Korea, with its waterfalls, multi-shaped rock formations, and ... Source: UNESCO TV / © NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai URL: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1264/
Geopark LIFE project
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Geopark LIFE project

Burren Eco Tourism, Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark and Burrenbeo Conservation Volunteers combine to do a conservation project high on the Burren above Black Head.

LIVE OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE

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