The New York Times – Travel:
Iceland’s swimming pools and hot tubs serve as hubs of social life, a cultural distinction recently honored by UNESCO. Some Icelanders aren’t so thrilled.
Category: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
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Albania Seizes Its Moment in the Sun
The New York Times – Travel:
Gorgeous beaches, unspoiled nature, unusual historical sites and low prices have made this former “hermit state” one of Europe’s newest destinations.
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Yogyarkata, Indonesia Is Where Javanese Culture Begins
The New York Times – Travel:
The Indonesian city is home to some of the greatest Hindu and Buddhist temples, a thriving food scene and an area known as the Cosmological Axis, a cradle of Javanese culture.
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The Zeyrek Cinili Hamam Is Restored in Istanbul
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The Zeyrek Cinili Hamam, an early-Ottoman-era masterpiece, is restored to its original use as a public bathhouse.
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An American Soprano on the Importance of Opera
The New York Times – Music:
An American soprano who sang when the United States rejoined UNESCO weighed in on the agency’s addition of Italian opera singing to a heritage list.
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Sanliurfa, Turkey, Resounds With Music, Food, Cultue and History
The New York Times – Travel:
The city in southeastern Turkey resounds with music, food and culture — and echoes with more than 11,000 years of human history.
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Ancient Earthworks Trodden by Golfers Become a World Heritage Site
The New York Times – Travel:
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has recognized the Octagon Earthworks in central Ohio as a cultural marvel.
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Venice Keeps Off UNESCO World Heritage Danger List
The New York Times – Travel:
The fragile Italian city has taken steps to reduce the impacts of climate change and excessive tourism, but some experts said the moves were not enough.
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Can Old-World Horezu Pottery Survive Modern Tastes?
The New York Times – Travel:
A style of pottery made for centuries in a small Romanian town has recently become a hot commodity.