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  1. houseofswitzerland.org

    Discover the 12 Swiss sites listed as world heritage and learn more about Switzerland's environment facts thanks to the House of Switzerland - by the FDFA. Within the framework of the United Nations Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage of Outstanding Universal Value, thirteen Swiss sites have been ...
  2. Jun 16, 2023To date, Switzerland has 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites, nine cultural and four natural heritage sites. The narrow, stone-walled 11th-century terraced vineyards of Lavaux demonstrate an ingenious use of local resources.
  3. studyinginswitzerland.com

    Jul 31, 2024Switzerland is a country with immense cultural diversity and living heritage. Its geographical position between several countries, such as Germany, Italy, France, Austria, and Liechtenstein has influenced this cultural diversity, not to mention the influence the 26 cantons have in the Swiss culture.. However, its location and canton division aren't the only factors that influence the culture ...
  4. everyculture.com

    Identification. Switzerland's name originates from Schwyz, one of the three founder cantons. The name Helvetia derives from a Celtic tribe called Helvetians that settled in the region in the second century B.C. Switzerland is a federation of twenty-six states called cantons (six are considered half cantons).
  5. Switzerland's wealth consists of its cultural heritage and its wonderful, diverse natural landscapes. From these treasures, UNESCO has picked out the eleven most valuable gems, giving them World Heritage status. Castles of Bellinzona (Ticino)
  6. switzerland-tour.com

    The cultural heritage of Switzerland is assembled in more than 600 museums, of which the Swiss people are rightly proud. The best known are the Swiss land-museum in Zurich, the Art Museum in Basel, also the Transport Museum in Lucerne, the Olympic Museum in Lausanne or the Red Cross Museum in Geneva. Each of these unique museums combines ...
  7. rjtravelagency.com

    The UNESCO Sites in Switzerland have resulted from the recognition of 13 cultural and natural landmarks as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Switzerland and 1 location on the Switzerland UNESCO tentative list. These tourist sites in Switzerland are acknowledged for their unique and valuable cultural, natural, artistic, and historical significance and are preserved for future generations to enjoy.
  8. Several Swiss traditions have been added to UNESCO's Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage, with additional candidates currently under consideration. Both the nominated and listed traditions should raise Switzerland's awareness regarding the importance of living cultural heritage, demonstrate its commitment to safeguarding this heritage and ...
  9. travelinswitzerland.net

    Apr 12, 2023Switzerland is a country known for its breathtaking natural landscapes, picturesque towns, and rich cultural heritage. The country is home to a total of 14 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 12 cultural sites, and 2 natural sites, each of which showcases Switzerland's unique history, culture, and natural beauty.
  10. Sounds of living heritage, a journey through indigenous languages (2019) Tell your living heritage story (2018) Passing it on: Inventorying living heritage in Africa (2016) ICH for sustainable development: a virtual exhibition (2013) Recognizing Our Cultural Heritage... (2010) Living Heritage: Exploring the Intangible (2007)
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