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UNESCO’s heritage list- tourism promoter

UNESCO world heritage committee’s 34th session concluded on august 3rd 2010 in Brasilia, Brazil. The committee after a week of sessions in Brazil announced the sites which are included as the world heritage site of the year 2010. The committee selected a list of 21 new world heritage sites and 34 world heritage site in danger.     The objective of the committee is to protect the sites of scientific, cultural and natural importance by providing necessary help to the state parties in protecting the heritage sites. When needed, UNESCO would provide financial help to the state parties for the protection of the heritage site through the world heritage funds. The members of the state would provide the names of the sites which needs global recognition and the committee would select the most important sites and inscribe them into the list of world heritage sites.

Including of new sites in cultural and natural heritage list by UNESCO not only help in protecting the site from being damaged or destroyed but also help in making it as a new tourist destination. A site which is inscribed in the list of world heritage sites gets a global recognition which naturally attracts tourists to visit the place. UNESCO’s practical step of listing the heritage sites helps in promoting peace by improving tourism and bridging the gap of differences between countries of various importances.

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Florence- leading tourist destination in europe

Florence notably called as the renaissance city is famous for its art and cultural heritage. Florence, city of arts and architecture has well preserved its historic and modern renaissance in the city which is one of the reasons that attracts many tourists around Europe to visit this place. Even the streets, homes and buildings in Florence look beautiful with the cities unique architectural background. Apart from bountiful parks, gardens, cinemas and theatres in Florence the main destination where tourists flock their way once they land their foot on the city is its museums and art galleries.

Among many places Uffizi and Palazzo Pitti are the two primary tourist destinations in the city. Palazzo pitti holds some great art collections and is one of the largest art galleries in Florence. Uffizi is an important tourist destination, as this museum is one among the oldest and famous art museums which preserves some of the art works from the greats like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and many others. Florence is home to many great personalities like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Florence nightingale, Roberto cavalli, Gucci, Emilio pucci, Galileo and many others. There are numerous piazzas, palazzi, churches, theatres and many more places for the tourists to fill in. Florence was the first region in the northern Italy where renaissance began during the middle Ages; this city can also be called as the birth place for renaissance or the city of renaissance. This is the only city in the western world where their renaissances were well preserved till today.

Florence is a beautiful and alluring city, which is the only reason that makes it as the leading tourist destination in Europe. Florence, is a must visit city in Europe where your dream of viewing rare arts and historic architectures in naked eye would come true.

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kullu- valley of gods

Kullu is a valley in himachal Pradesh. Even though its altitude is less when considering it with Himalayas its beautiful natural mountains are similar to the latter. It is the start of the Himalayan region. I reached kullu by driving through tough mountain roads. On my way I could see many beautiful white layered peaks which looks like a pyramid covered with ice bergs. There was river named Beas flowing in between the valley. During night it reflects silver light of the Ice Mountains and makes us feel that some silver is shining beneath the river. This valley has a natural and extraordinary beauty and it is one of the main tourist spots in India. This valley is called as the valley of gods. It has rich and fertile forests allover the mountains.   Along with the people’s settlement in this region the mountains look lively. People here live in accordance with the nature. There are lots of mountains in this kullu valley. One such famous region in kullu is the Rohtang pass which is the end of kullu valley. Glaciers and the river Beas which is flowing beside the mountains adds to the beauty of this kullu. It is one of the must visit Himalayan region.

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Manali- honeymooner’s paradise

Manali Is one of the highest motor road regions in Himachal Pradesh and it is located at the end of the kullu valley. This region is a tourist hotspot because people it is the centre for many other attractions such as Rohtang pass, manikaran. There are no motels in these places so a tourist who needs to go to these places has to stay in manali. The percentage of People touring this place along with their family members will be somewhat around 35%  the remaining 65% of the tourists are those who are here for their honeymoon. This is one of the romantic places in India which is visited by newly wed couples. Cold breeze with light shower will always add beauty to this place. This city never sleeps not because of Himalayan coldness because of the tourists who don’t want to miss even a minute spending here by sleeping. There is a marketplace where lots of items you can buy which will remind you of this place in the future. Entertainment for children is available here. Hot and spicy non-vegetarian foods are available here. Fish fry is a must try food in this place. From here Rohtang pass is nearly 40 km which is an added advantage to this place. Overall this place is a paradise for young couples who look for romance.

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