Masterpieces of human creative genius, objects that bear exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition, or outstanding developments in architecture or technology: these are just a few of the criteria for the UNESCO World Heritage List, which was created for the promotion and protection of unique sites worldwide. Seven sites in Ukraine — including churches, old-growth forests and a historic city centre — are on the list. Another three elements of Ukrainian culture have been added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This publication, produced jointly by Ukraïner and the Ukrainian Institute, marks the 75th anniversary of UNESCO.
Ukrainer: What does UNESCO protect in Ukraine?
Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2009 shows the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) headquarters in Paris.
