SITES INSCRIBED ON THE WORLD HERITAGE LIST AND PRESENT IN THE NATIONAL TENTATIVE LISTS *

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1 SITES INSCRIBED ON THE WORLD HERITAGE LIST AND PRESENT IN THE NATIONAL TENTATIVE LISTS * NATURAL HERITAGE Fossil sites Fossil sites Monte San Giorgio (viii) Inscribed (CH: 2003; IT: 2010) Switzerl / Italy Transboundary Single best known record of marine life in the Triassic period Specific fossilization processes national legislation on cultural heritage Transboundary Entente Protocol, Mount San Giorgio Foundation Scientific Pole Chinese site Legal instrument for joint Geological formation Geological formation Geological formation Geological formation Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona (viii) Inscribed (2008) Switzerl Mountain building through continental collision, ongoing contribution to geology The Dolomites (vii)(viii) Inscribed (2009) Italy Serial Exceptional natural beauty, superbly exposed geology, Triassic marine fossils National Park "Hohe Tauern" (vii)(viii)(ix)(x) (2003) Austria Serial Alpine geology, biodiversity, postglacial Full range of tectonic features, formative site for geology Highest peeks only Unspoiled natural with traditionally cultivated in the buffer zone, with binding Development Plan a list of acceptable uses, including inspirational, financial legal aspects Inter-provincial governance arrangement Nature protection regime National parks in mountain regions Cattle grazing on the high mountain pastures Nominated in 2002 as mixed site; nomination withdrawn by State Party after IUCN recommendation not to inscribe the site Glaciers Glaciers Jungfrau-Aletsch- Bietschhorn Glaciers Massif du Mont Blanc N/A (2000/FR, 2008/I) (vii)(viii)(ix) Inscribed (2001) Switzerl Most glacial region in the Alps, geological plant processes, scenic feature France, Italy, Switzerl? Well managed Transboundary Highest mountain in Europe Participatory strategy plan, legal protection Everest or Anapurna Upgrading of infrastructure subject to stringent requirements, coordination * Retrieved from the website of the Centre (last update: 22 January 2010) based on communications of the States Parties to the Alpine Convention elaborations by the UNESCO Working Group of the Alpine Convention. Alpine Convention Page 1 of 9 29/10/2010

2 Karst Škocjan Caves (vii)(viii) Inscribed (1986) Near Slovenia No One of the most famous for the study of karstic phenomena one of the largest known underground chambers Karst Classic Karst (ii)(v)(vi) Near Slovenia Transboundary (Italy) Karst inhabited for 2,000 years karst phenomena scientifically explored for the first time Municipal decree on conservation Classic Karst Škocjan Caves Protected areas biodiversity Protected areas biodiversity Mercantour / Alpi Marittime (vii)(viii)(ix)(x) (2002/F) France, Italy? Transboundary Western Caucasus Convention with Monaco Protected areas biodiversity Protected areas biodiversity Protected areas biodiversity National Park "Hohe Tauern" Parc national de la Vanoise (vii)(viii)(ix)(x) N/A (2003) (2000) Parc national des Écrins N/A (2002) Austria Serial Alpine geology, biodiversity, postglacial France Transboundary (Italy) Unspoiled natural with traditionally cultivated in the buffer zone Only definition, no limits France Only definition, no limits Nature protection regime National parks in mountain regions Nominated in 2002 as mixed site; nomination withdrawn by State Party after IUCN recommendation not to inscribe the site Unsupported Unsupported MIXED HERITAGE sea sea Mercantour / Alpi Marittime (ii)(x) (2002/F) France, Italy? Transboundary Western Caucasus Convention with Monaco Alpine Convention Page 2 of 9 29/10/2010

3 CULTURAL HERITAGE Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg (ii)(iv)(vi) Inscribed (1996) Austria Important example of a European ecclesiastical citystate Old City of Berne (iii) Inscribed (1983) Switzerl Founded in the 12th century, it developed with an exceptional coherent planning concept Cividale the Early Centres of Lombard Power in Italy Lscape of "Innsbruck- Nordkette/Karwendel" (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(vi ) (i)(ii)(iii)(iv) (2002) The city of Bergamo (iv) Historically significant urban values have been maintained in preparation implemented Italy Currently under revaluation, presented again in January 2010 after negative evaluation Austria Spiritual centre; southern northern aspects; city environment interaction; political elites Rich historical natural heritage preserved Italy High low city National legislation urban planning Town planning protected areas regimes Lucca, Ferrara, etc. Nomination withdrawn in 2005 by State Party after recommendatio ns from IUCN ICOMOS not to inscribe the site City centers sting little chances, Bergamo now leads a on Venetian fortified cities in the Mediterranean ICOMOS evaluation: Doc WHC- 05/29.COM/In f.8b.1, p ; IUCN evaluation: Doc WHC-05-29com-inf. 8B.2e, p Alpine Convention Page 3 of 9 29/10/2010

4 Alpine railways Alpine railways Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Lscapes (ii)(iv) Inscribed (2008) Switzerl, Italy Transboundary The railway offers a wide diversity of technical solutions, fits harmoniously with the Alpine led to remarkable socioeconomic consequences for the region Alpine railways Semmering Railway (ii)(iv) Inscribed (1998) Austria Outsting technological solution creating a new form of cultural The lines form an authentic ensemble of great integrity Program of studies action by partners; coordinated by the railway company, by the Cantonal Railway Plan by the International Association Mountainous railway lines Before evaluation, ICOMOS carried out study Railways as World Heritage sites (York, 1998) Alpinism / Alpine sports Alpinism / Alpine sports Massif du Mont Blanc N/A (2000/FR, 2008/I) France, Italy, Switzerl? Transboundary Highest mountain in Europe origin of Alpinism Everest or Anapurna Alpine Convention Page 4 of 9 29/10/2010

5 Fortifications Fortifications Fortifications of Vauban (i)(ii)(iv) Inscribed (2008) Part France The site represents a major contribution to universal military architecture bears witness to the evolution of European fortification in the17th century Fortifications Three Castles, Defensive Wall Ramparts of the Market- Town of Bellinzone Fortifications Hochosterwitz Castle (i)(iii)(iv) Fortifications The city of Bergamo (iv) (iv) Inscribed (2000) Switzerl Late medieval defensive structure guarding a key strategic Alpine pass Austria Medieval castle defense- system integrating being a lmark since Bronze Age Integrity authenticity is guaranteed Same appearance ownership since the XVI century Italy High low city National legislation urban planning Legal protection system are adequate Lscape, protection regime Bellinzone (CH), etc. Lucca, Ferrara, etc. City centers sting little chances, Bergamo now leads a on Venetian fortified cities in the Mediterranean Historical routes Historical routes Idrija on the Mercury Route of the Intercontinental Camino Real (ii)(iv)(v) (2007) Slovenia et al. Serial Starting point of a global trade technology route Silk road, etc. Lakels Lakels Lake Maggiore Lake D'Orta lakels (ii)(vi) Part Italy of exceptional beauty, with original tourist housing solutions National legislation, regional regulations municipal zoning regulations Being prepared Great Britain's Lake District Military history Military history Franja Partisan Hospital (i)(iii)(iv) (2000) Slovenia Rare example of great historical significance Good preservation status equipment preserved in situ Alpine Convention Page 5 of 9 29/10/2010

6 Monasteries / Monasteries / Monasteries / Monasteries / Monasteries / Monasteries / Monasteries / Monasteries / Monasteries / Benedictine Convent of St John at Müstair (iii) Inscribed (1983) Switzerl Example of Christian monastic renovation, with Switzerl's greatest series of figurative murals, Romanesque frescoes stuccoes Convent of St Gall (ii)(iv) Inscribed (1983) Switzerl Perfect example of a great Carolingian monastery with cathedral library Monastic Isl of Reichenau Pilgrimage Church of Wies Sacri Monti of Piedmont Lombardy (iii)(iv)(vi) Inscribed (2000) Near Germany 9th-11th century monastic life, stages of construction monumental wall paintings (i)(iii) Inscribed (1983) Germany Masterpiece of Bavarian Rococo in the beautiful setting of an Alpine valley (ii)(iv) Inscribed (2003) Italy Example of successful integration of architecture fine art into a beautiful Abbey of Kremsmünster (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(vi) Cathedral of Gurk (i)(iii)(iv) Heiligenkreuz Abbey (i)(ii)(iii)(iv) Austria Transfer of knowledge know-how; centre of knowledge; Benedictine model Austria Preserved Romanesque church; medieval fresco paintings; religious institution Near Austria Monastic tradition; medieval architecture functions values have been maintained values have been maintained implemented No Management Plan Miraculously preserved in the beautiful setting of an Alpine valley Maintained Slovakia's Banská Štiavnica, Pol's Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Exemplary conservation Continuity through time Continuity since the XII century Protection regime for Protection regimes for Lscape, protection regime Convent of St. Gall (CH), etc. Convent of St. Gall (CH), etc. Convent of St. Gall (CH), etc. Atlante dei Sacri Monti, Calvari e Complessi Devozionali Europei (2001) Monument / architecture Monument / architecture Œuvre urbaine et architecturale de Le Corbusier Residences of the Royal House of Savoy (i)(ii)(iv)(vi) (2004) Part Switzerl, France, Germany, et al. Serial Monument / architecture Works of one of the greatest architects of the 20th century (i)(ii)(iv)(v) Inscribed (1997) Part Italy Comprehensive overview of European monumental architecture of the values have been maintained Management plan in preparation Alpine Convention Page 6 of 9 29/10/2010

7 17th 18th ct., prevailing the doctrine of absolute monarchy Rock Drawings in Valcamonica La Grotte ornée Chauvet-Pont d Arc Les vestiges d habitats préhistoriques dans les lacs et les marais : «Les lacustres» Pile Dwellings around the Alps Mercantour / Alpi Marittime (iii)(vi) Inscribed (1979) Italy With a continuity for more than years the site represents an extraordinary figurative documentation of prehistoric customs mentality (i)(iii) (ii)(iii)(iv)(v) (ii)(iii)(iv) (ii)(iii)(vi) (2007) (2004) (2009) (2002/F) Near France Most ancient decorated cave known in the world Switzerl Serial Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia Serial More than 600 sites, earliest, origin of rural societies in Central Europe Exceptional sources on the transition between the Neolithic Bronze Age in the Alpine Integrity has been maintained Entrance blocked for 20,000 years, advanced security systems, national legislation implemented Lascaux Altamira Not mentioned Well preserved Merged with the Pile Dwellings Exceptional anaerobic conditions of conservation Around the Mediterranean the Baltic Seas, in the British Isles region France, Italy Transboundary Western Caucasus Currently under evaluation, presented in January 2010 Convention with Monaco Parc national de la Vanoise N/A (2000) Parc national des Écrins N/A (2002) France Transboundary (Italy) Only definition, no limits France Only definition, no limits Unsupported Unsupported Salt extraction processing Salt extraction processing Salt extraction processing From the Great Saltworks of Salins-les- Bains to the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et- Senans, the production of open-pan salt (i)(ii)(iv) Inscribed (1982) Near France Uninterrupted extraction activity since the Middle Ages, technical solutions architectural quality Old part of Hall in Tirol (i)(iii)(iv) Austria Innovation process driving force for architecture etc. Buildings altered over time, but kept sufficient authenticity Salt production since Medieval times old town restored Joint authority Town planning protection regime Hallstatt (AT) Arc-et- Senans (FR) Presence of a museum casino Alpine Convention Page 7 of 9 29/10/2010

8 Steel structures industrialization Steel structures industrialization Iron Trail with Erzberg the old town of Steyr (i)(ii)(iii)(iv) (2002) Austria Iron-mining, technical architectural etc. solutions since the Middle Ages One of the most significant historic industrial towns in Austria the most prominent ore mining example in Central Europe Lscape, protection regime No problem expected Symbolic value Symbolic value Hallstatt-Dachstein Salzkammergut Lscape Symbolic value Massif du Mont Blanc N/A (2000/FR, 2008/I) (iii)(iv) Inscribed (1997) Austria Lscape with great beauty, scientific interest evidence of human economic activity France, Italy, Switzerl? Transboundary Highest mountain in Europe origin of Alpinism s with salt exploitation Everest or Anapurna Transhumance Transhumance Bregenzerwald (Bregenz Forest) (iv)(v) Transhumance Fuzina Hills in Bohinj (ii)(v) Austria Three-level farming system; model ; traditional l-use Slovenia Traditional wooden buildings organized in a typical spatial manner preserved in this archaic form only here Traditional farming structure; farmstead buildings Well preserved, part of a national park living customs in preparation Mont Perdu (FR/ES), Madriu-Perafita- Claror Valley (AND), etc. Deferred by the Committee with Decision 31 COM 8 B.33 (2007) ICOMOS evaluation of the nomination Bregenzerwa ld Lscape in: Doc WHC.07/31.C OM/INF.8B.1, p Vineyard terrace s Vineyard terrace s Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces (iii)(iv)(v) Inscribed (2007) Near Switzerl Lscape evolution development over almost a millennia; story of patronage, control protection of highly valued wine growing area Federal cantonal laws inventories; cantonal l use plan; buffer zone; high state of conservation Comprehensive Management Pan Alpine Convention Page 8 of 9 29/10/2010

9 Vineyard terrace s Wine Grape s: Langhe, Roero, Monferrato Valtellina (iv)(v)(vi) Italy Exceptional area for winemaking unique cultural National legislation, declaration of origin, use of agricultural machines impossible traditional techniques still in use Hungary s Tokai France s Champagne The Piedmont was separated from the Lombardy one is currently under preparation. Alpine Convention Page 9 of 9 29/10/2010

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