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Kazakhstan prairies ready to rumble for the World Nomad Games

More than 2,000 athletes are going to revive ancient warfare skills into sports disciplines such as horseback archery and falconry.

Climate

Which European UNESCO sites are most at risk from extreme weather?

From prehistoric paintings to Swiss glaciers, these European World Heritage Sites are at risk from flooding and drought.

Green News

Climate change is endangering hundreds of historic sites in the Aegean

Some sites, such as the island of Delos near Mykonos, are already seeing structural damage due to increased flooding.

Travel News

Mafia-themed souvenirs banned by Sicilian town mayor

The ban comes as Agrigento readies itself to be Italy’s capital of culture next year and aims to shine the spotlight on its cultural riches rather than Mafia heritage.

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Art

Take a look at Bulgaria's stunningly preserved Boyana Church frescoes

The magnificent frescoes of Boyana Church in Sofia in Bulgaria are deemed by UNESCO to be one of the most important collections of medieval paintings in the world.

Culture news

Humble Braga: Meet the man changing a city one initiative at a time

Braga's mayor Ricardo Rio comes across as a humble Portuguese public servant, but he is a true force for making culture the fourth pillar of sustainable development.

Culture news

These are the 24 new UNESCO World Heritage Sites for 2024

There are now 1,223 World Heritage Sites around the globe.

Culture news

Brâncuși’s ‘Endless Column’ added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Constantin Brâncuși's Targu Jiu ensemble in Romania has made the UNESCO World Heritage List - sculptures considered great examples of modernist art.

Culture news

UNESCO adds ancient monastery in Gaza to list of endangered sites

The monastery’s entry to the list was fast-tracked, due to UNESCO’s “deep concern” about the impact of the ongoing war on the site.

Culture news

Italy's Via Appia enters the Unesco World Heritage List

With sixty recognised sites, Italy is the country with the highest number of UNESCO heritage sites.

Moments

Italy’s ‘Path of Love’ to reopen after more than a decade

Local authorities are keen to encourage responsible tourism on the route that winds between the Cinque Terre.

Lifestyle

School hopes to revive dying art of bell tolling in Spain

A school teaching the art of church bell tolling in Spain has just graduated its first class. Teachers say they hope to prevent the ancient practice from dying out after years of using automated systems.

Culture news

'I'm a believer' says UN chief as Media Cities network lights up Braga

Teeming with artists and energy, the XVI annual UCCN conference seeks to improve cultural life across the globe. But did you know it existed?

Green News

This Spanish town would have 21 minutes to evacuate before a tsunami

Only seven tsunamis have hit Spain since 365 AD, but experts warn the big one is on its way in the next 30 years.

Culture news

UK police arrest Just Stop Oil activists after Stonehenge defaced

Just Stop Oil protesters have sprayed Stonehenge orange on the eve of the summer solstice, to demand the UK's next government legally commit to phasing out fossil fuels by 2030.

Culture news

British free-runner destroys part of ancient Italian city

It's the latest stunt-gone-wrong by the parkour group banned from Venice.

Lifestyle

Could this Romanian blouse make it to French catwalks?

The Romanian blouse is a key part of the nation’s traditional folk dress and identity, and the government wants Louis Vuitton to feature it.

Destinations

Why you should visit Georgia’s buzzy capital city for a budget break

For as little as €10 a meal, you can eat like royalty in Tbilisi.

Explore

Türkiye’s Denizli region offers breaks steeped in history and wellness

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The Turkish region of Denizli is a paradise for holidaymakers who are passionate about history and wellness.

Destinations

From sunken villages to island palaces: Italy’s most underrated lakes

While Lake Como and Garda get all the attention, here are seven Italian lakes that fly under the radar.