What is World Heritage?
In 1972, UNESCO’s General Conference approved the creation of an International Convention on the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Having come into force in 1976 after the entry of its twentieth state, its aim is to preserve those places which, due to their historical, cultural or natural value, are an asset of universal importance. Those countries that ratify the agreement commit themselves to preserve the places in their territory already considered to be heritage sites. Furthermore, the convention also establishes the co-responsibility of Member States with regard to the undertaking of pertinent actions that guarantee the conservation of common Heritage at a global level. The places that are designated World Heritage Sites are of transnational importance and together constitute a set of values that bring together history and tradition, art and culture, nature and biodiversity, the history of civilisations and religions and nature conservation. All World Heritage Sit
