UNESCO recognises Azores among âbest examplesâ for protection of underwater cultural heritage
The Portuguese archipelago of the Azores has received UNESCO recognition for its âbest practicesâ in protecting underwater cultural heritage. The autonomous territory in the mid-Atlantic is among five projects that
UNESCO approves bid by Tejo natural park for new recognition
The stunning Parque Natural do Tejo Internacional, running for 26,500 hectares and already recognised as one of the âmost relevant reservesâ in Europe for âbiodiversity in its pure stateâ has
Portugalâs unique cowbells listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO
Portugalâs unique manufacture of cowbells, known here as the âarte dos chocalhosâ, has been listed as âIntangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguardingâ by UNESCO. The traditional craft, going
Portugalâs southwest coast runs for UNESCO World Heritage Site
Portugalâs southwest coast could soon be classified as a âWorld Heritage Siteâ by UNESCO. The bid is being presented by the four municipalities in the Algarve and Alentejo that make
Cante Alentejano considered World Intangible Heritage by UNESCO
Cante Alentejano, a traditional form of music in the Alentejo that relies solely on polyphonic singing, was considered Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO this morning. The bid was approved by
Mediterranean Diet Fair returns with UNESCO stamp
Tavira || The Mediterranean Diet Fair will be returning to Tavira between September 5 and 7 – this time as a town that boasts UNESCO recognition for Intangible Cultural Heritage
World heritage bid for down-town
Lisbon council is preparing to propose the historic Baixa Pombalina district as a candidate for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The area was largely destroyed by the devastating