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World Heritage Journeys in the European Union –

from the Harz to the USA and China


Since 13th September 2018, the World Heritage Site "Mines of Rammelsberg, Historic Town of Goslar and Upper Harz Water Management System" has been part of an international multimedia campaign together with other well-known European UNESCO World Heritage Sites. "World Heritage Journeys in the European Union" is the name of the project that UNESCO has implemented together with the media partner National Geographic Travel and the respective World Heritage Sites. The campaign, which is supported by the European Commission, is aimed at guests from the USA and China.

Of the 350 World Heritage Sites in the European Union, 34 were selected for the campaign. Five of these are in Germany: the Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier, the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen, the Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin, the Upper Middle Rhine Valley as well as the World Heritage Site Mines of Rammelsberg, Historic Town of Goslar and Upper Harz Water Management System.

Because of its underground components, the World Heritage in the Harz is part of the category "Underground" along with other underground locations such as the wine cellars in the Champagne region and former mines in Sweden, Poland, Hungary, France and Belgium. In addition to the theme "Underground", the journey through the European World Heritage also covers the themes "Ancient", "Romantic" and "Royal".

FURTHER INFORMATION


Detailed information on this project can be found at www.visitworldheritage.com

On the Move
Hiking in the upper harz water management system © Foundation World Heritage in the Harz Mountains, Photo: Sobotta

Your personal tour through the World Heritage

Hiking or cycling, motorized or guided tours – there are many ways to explore the UNESCO World Heritage in the Harz. Be inspired by the wide range of offers.

Themes

Architecture & settlements, mining, changing landscapes, energy production

The interactions between people and ore have left many traces in the cultural landscape of the Harz. These can be divided among the four main themes that characterize the UNESCO World Heritage in the Harz.

Highlight

Starting point for the original locations

The Information Centres of the World Heritage Site Mines of Rammelsberg, Historic Town of Goslar and Upper Harz Water Management System inform you in fascinating exhibitions about the UNESCO World Heritage in the Harz and what it offers for tourists.

Recommendation

Today in the Middle Ages

Visit the oldest part of the UNESCO World Heritage in the Harz at the Cistercian Museum Walkenried Monastery. With its sensual and creative design within the Gothic monastery complex, it brings the Middle Ages to life.

Downloads

Go on a journey of discovery by reading your way through the UNESCO World Heritage in the Harz

On 64 pages, the brochure will give you an overview of everything the UNESCO World Heritage in the Harz has to offer. Enjoy browsing through it!

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