For the towns along the ancient road that were not included on the UNESCO list, the slight is about more than hurt pride.
Tag: World Heritage Sites
Rethinking Tourism With the Renewal of a Beloved Italian Path
Officials hope the reopening of the Via dell’Amore will be an opportunity to rethink tourism in Cinque Terre, getting visitors off the beaten path.
Sprouts Spotted by the Stump of the Sycamore Gap Tree
Vandals last year chopped down the famed tree, which had stood on Hadrian’s Wall in England for nearly 200 years.
To Deter Day-Trippers, Venice Tested a €5 Entrance Fee. Did Visitors Stay Away?
The mayor said preliminary data suggested that the experiment was a success. But the program brought in far more money than predicted, which critics called proof of failure.
Gunman Kills Three Spanish Tourists in Central Afghanistan
One Afghan was also injured in the attack, which many expect will hinder the government’s recent efforts to lure foreign visitors.
Two Men Are Charged Over the Felling of the Sycamore Gap Tree
Seven months after the beloved tree in northern England was cut down, the police charged two men in their 30s with damaging the 200-year-old tree and part of Hadrian’s Wall.
Mount Etna Spews Volcanic Vortex Rings Into Italy’s Sky
The volcano, one of Europe’s most active, has been spewing volcanic vortex rings at a rapid pace. But that doesn’t mean a big explosion is on the way, one expert says.
A Leaning Tower in Italy (Not Pisa) Becomes a Worry
City officials in Bologna have closed a city-center square as they study what to do about the Garisenda Tower. A solution could take years.
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia Inches Closer to Being Done
After 140 years, Antoni Gaudí’s unrealized masterpiece is finally nearing completion. But hurdles still remain, with construction to last until at least 2026.
Ancient Earthworks Trodden by Golfers Become a World Heritage Site
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has recognized the Octagon Earthworks in central Ohio as a cultural marvel.