UNESCO in brief UNESCO is the United Nations organization that promotes cooperation in education, science, culture and communication to foster peace worldwide.

Headquartered in Paris, France, UNESCO has 53 regional field offices [7] and 199 national commissions. [8][9] UNESCO was founded in 1945 as the successor to the League of Nations …

5 days ago · UNESCO, specialized agency of the UN that promotes international collaboration in education, science, and culture.

Jul 24, 2025 · UNESCO names World Heritage sites, including landmarks like the Great Wall of China, the Egyptian pyramids, the Taj Mahal and the Statue of Liberty, and gives them special …

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to building peace through international cooperation in …

6 days ago · From salt made by hand on a Philippine island, to ceremonial dances in Kenya and ancient textile traditions in Belarus, the UN cultural agency has added a diverse range of living …

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6 days ago · Italy’s national cuisine has become the first entire gastronomic style to be recognized by UNESCO, the UN’s cultural body — a status that should help protect it from imitators.

5 days ago · Bragging rights for Italy as UNESCO cites ‘Italian cooking’ as world heritage Italian cooking joins French gastronomy and Mexican cuisine on UNESCO’s list of global cultural …

UNESCO lists sites under ten criteria; each entry must meet at least one of the criteria. Criteria i through vi are cultural, and vii through x are natural. [3] In addition to sites inscribed on the …