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In addition
to our cultural tours, we can easily customize a tour to one of the World
Heritage Sites that are easily accessible.
World Heritage sites belong to
all of us – to enjoy, experience, and protect. Through Friends of World
Heritage you can help protect the natural and cultural wonders of the world;
explore the majesty of these places, recognized for their “outstanding value
to humanity” under UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention; and experience for
yourself the marvels of our World Heritage by allowing us to customize your
tour of one of these amazing sites.
What is
World Heritage?
What do the Taj Mahal, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and the Santiago de
Compostela pilgrimage route have in common? They're all World Heritage
sites—treasures of humanity prized by historians, ecologists, and art
lovers, as well as by their own communities. Hide The world has recognized
851 unique places—natural, cultural, and mixed—as World Heritage sites
through a convention coordinated by the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Sites include:
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Many national parks in the
U.S. and Canada, like Yellowstone, Banff, and the Everglades
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Well-known cultural
attractions like Tikal, Machu Picchu, and Versailles
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Important biosphere
preserves like the Serengeti, Great Barrier Reef, and Mexico's Sian
Ka'an bird sanctuary
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Places of archeological,
historical, or evolutionary significance, including the cave paintings
of Lascaux, Robben Island (where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned), and the
Galapagos Islands, which helped inspire Darwin's theory of natural
selection
UNESCO works to identify,
protect, and preserve these cultural and natural sites around the world.
Learn more about World Heritage by visiting whc.unesco.org,
www.friendsofworldheritage.org, and www.unfoundation.org.
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Integrity - We act with honesty and sincerity in everything we do. We say
what we mean, do what we say and build confidence in our team.
Teamwork - We work towards common goals through open communication, mutual
support and win-win attitudes. We respect our differences and build upon our
strengths.
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