Unesco World Heritage sites

Assam cabinet approves legislation to protect heritage structures and land

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Assam cabinet approves legislation to protect heritage structures and land

Assam cabinet has approved that within 5 km area around a heritage structure -like a Mandir or a Namghar (monasteries) which is at least 250 years old-will be declared as a protected area and land of such area can be purchased or sold only between the families who have resided there for three generations or … Read more

Why Athens, with its food, history, and contemporary apart-hotels, hasn’t lost its charm

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Why Athens, with its food, history, and contemporary apart-hotels, hasn’t lost its charm

A 2023 study by Greek employers’ organisation the Hellenic Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen and Merchants found that Athens’ historic city centre – several neighbourhoods collectively referred to as Plaka – is now a “theme park” for tourists. Flowers in bloom in Athens in spring. Photo: Ian Lloyd Neubauer The tourism ministry has had to limit … Read more