World heritage day is the day for all the heritage monuments around the world to raise awareness to the people around the world about the heritage buildings and best monuments of heritage which is present around the world for their quality or for there beauty and like In the year 1982, the International Council on Monuments and Sites declared 18 April as World Heritage Day to raise awareness about monuments and other sites which form a part of our history and culture. the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) announced, 18 April as the "World Heritage Day", approved by the General Assembly of UNESCO in 1983, with an aim to enhance awareness of the importance of the cultural heritage of humankind, and redouble efforts to protect and conserve the human heritage.
Since that momentous day, the whole world began observing the "International Monuments and Sites Day", which is also called as "World Heritage Day" on 18th April. monuments can only be given protection through the joint efforts of the global community. On the day of World Heritage, awareness campaigns are being organized for enlightening the masses about the diversity of our cultural wealth and the kind of solution is needed to preserve and protect it, And like on the worlds heritage day all the heritage property don't allow us to take ticket to see them from inside and the see the beauty of them from inside like as usual daily this heritage will charge from us to roam around in the heritage places like for all years but on the heritage day they don't charge from us to visit these places.
In India, UNESCO World Heritage City Ahmedabad and Mandu were jointly declared as the 'Best Heritage City', while Qutub Minar bagged the top award in the differently-abled friendly monument category at the National Tourism Awards here.
world heritage day is celebrated on 18 April all around the world for there best heritage monuments and like there are many best heritage monuments present around the world like.
The Kaaba (Masjid al-Haram) is a cuboid-shaped building in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is the most sacred site in Islam, oldest and top the most Famous Cultural monuments in the world.
Taj Mahal "crown of palaces", world heritage site is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
The Egyptian pyramids are ancient pyramid-shaped masonry structures located in Egypt There are 138 pyramids discovered in Egypt as of 2008. These are some of the oldest Famous Cultural Monuments.
The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials, generally built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern borders of China in part to protect the Chinese Empire or its prototypical states against intrusions by various nomadic groups or military incursions by various warlike peoples or forces.
Angkor Thom is a 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian empire.
The Acropolis hill, so called the "Sacred Rock" of Athens, is the most important site of the city and constitutes one of the most recognizable monuments of the world.
The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a famous monument, landmark and tourist attraction erected in memory of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. It is located in Taipei, Republic of China.
The Potala Palace is located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is named after Mount Potalaka, the mythical abode of Chenresig or Avalokitesvara. The Potala Palace was the chief residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to Dharamsala, India, during the 1959 Tibetan uprising.
The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a historical mosque in Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey and the capital of the Ottoman Empire (from 1453 to 1923). The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.
Machu Pichu Located in Peru, Machu Pichu is located at 8000 ft with a natural beauty which is unparalleled.
Sigiriya Located near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka, the Sigiriya lion rock is a fortress and temple complex build atop a vo
lcanic plateau and is truly a sight to behold
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for the sixth time, will mark the World Heritage Day through "Turathi Hay" (My Heritage is alive) forum, which will be organized on National Museum on 18 April 2016. It will involve many cultural meetings and forums that are targeting different topics in international and national heritage domain.
Saudi Arabia had celebrated the World Heritage Day for the first time in 2013 by organizing a cultural event titled "Heritage of the Past and Present", organized by SCTH
India's heritage monuments are also famous around the world for there unbeatable beauty they attract many people to them from all around the world and like many people come here to visit these places for there beauty of construction and like some of these heritage monuments of India are like.
The Ajanta Caves are Buddhist caves built in two phases. The first was from the reign of Emperor Ashoka. The second, further additions were made during the 5th and 6th centuries AD of the Gupta period.
The Agra Fort, also known as the Red Fort of Agra, It was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1982, under Category iii as a cultural monument
The Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is a mausoleum — a funerary mosque. It was built by Emperor Shahjahan in memory of his third wife Begum Mumtaz Mahal who had died in 1631
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments attributed to the Chandela dynasty which, under the sovereignty of Gurjar Pratihars reached its glory.
Fatehpur Sikri, "the City of Victory," was built during the second half of the 16th century by the Mughal Emperor Akbar (1556–1605).
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, the first tomb built with several innovations, set at the centre of luxurious gardens with water channels, was the precursor monument to the Taj Mahal (built a century later). It was built in 1570 and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Monument in 1993 for its cultural importance.
The Hill Forts of Rajasthan, are a series of sites located on rocky outcrops of the Aravallis mountain range in Rajasthan. They represent a typo of Rajput military hill architecture, a style characterized by its mountain peak settings, utilizing the defensive properties of the terrain
When commercialization began in India, several royal forts, havelis, and holiday homes all around the country were converted into hotels and resorts. these accommodation options gained in popularity and gradually became some of the best haunts for luxury and history seekers. In the recent Trip Advisor's Traveller's Choice 2014 list, many of these ancestral properties received accolades for their distinct services and their excellent effort of maintaining these heritage properties. A sizable number of these heritage hotels were from Rajasthan and Kerala; surprisingly, smaller states like Uttarakhand and Sikkim have also managed to win praises for their success in keeping the heritage properties in good shape. Here are some of the award-winning heritage hotels in India that will take you back on an enthralling journey into the past.
Rawla Narlai, Situated between Jodhpur and Udaipur, Rawla Narlai is a heritage unmatched hospitality experience Offering you the opportunity to detach yourself from the hurly-burly of city life, this heritage hotel is worth spending some extra cash.
In 2009, Taj Rambagh Palace was awarded the best heritage hotel in the world by Conde Nast Traveller and we believe that it is truly worthy of it.
Kalmatia Sangam Himalaya Resort is a boutique resort. Built in the colonial style this heritage hotel in Almora is replete with the number of historical events.
Ratan Vilas in Jodhpur has been the winner of Traveller's Choice Award for 5 consecutive years. This heritage property was once a villa of Maharaja Ratan Singh and was built in 1920.
Elegant and charming, Jai Mahal Palace is being nicely maintained by the Taj group. The royal palace which has been converted into a heritage hotel serves elite guests from all around the world.
And Exuding its aura in the golden land of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan is one of the largest residences of the royal family in India. A part of this massive building has been converted into a heritage hotel and is managed by the Taj group of hotels since 1972. Designed by renowned architect, Henry Lanchester, the hotel is the perfect blend of eastern and western architecture style.
