World Heritage Sites in Cyprus

Recognizing the way in which people interact with nature and the fundamental need to preserve the balance between the two, UNESCO has introduced the concept of ‘World Heritage’ with the relevant Convention, emphasizing the need for collaboration among all member-states for the preservation of cultural goods and natural environment of outstanding universal value. Since 1992, the Convention is managed by the World Heritage Centre, which is based in Paris, and which constitutes a focal point and a coordinator within UNESCO for all matters related to world heritage.

The concept of World Heritage has acquired great importance and is widely used today. UNESCO encourages the submission of applications for inclusion in the List of World Heritage sites and the design of management plans and evaluation of the state of conservation of the monuments so that the necessary measures are being undertaken. For this purpose, UNESCO aims at fostering international cooperation, exchange of experience, and provision of know-how to States with enlisted monuments. It also provides financial assistance for preserving monuments and for the implementation of specific measures in case of emergency.

The Republic of Cyprus ratified the Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage in 1975 and committed together with other States for the protection of the world heritage. Its strategic position in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, contributed in the development of an important civilization that is reflected in its archaeological monuments and sites. Cyprus was one of the first countries to inscribe monuments on the World Heritage List. Nowadays, the List includes three inscriptions from Cyprus: Paphos, Painted churches in the Troodos region and Choirokoitia. In addition to that, a Tentative List has been created, which is an inventory of other monuments and sites that may be considered for future inscription on the World Heritage List.

Follow the link to discover all world heritage sights in Cyprus as listed by UNESCO: http://www.unesco.org.cy/Programmes-World_Cultural_and_Natural_Heritage,EN-PROGRAMMES-04-01,EN

Source: http://www.unesco.org.cy/

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