Visit World Heritage Europe

World Heritage is cultural, industrial and natural heritage that is considered irreplaceable, unique and property of the whole world, and which it is considered of great importance to preserve. World Heritage Journeys Europe is an initiative of UNESCO, in collaboration with NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC and the European Union. This website - Visit World Heritage Europe - is an initiative of BANYAN TEAM, consultants for strategy, business innovation and sustainability in the hospitality sector. Both projects aim to draw attention to the UNESCO World Heritage in Europe. World Heritage Journeys Europe focuses on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe and highlights 34 UNESCO sites in 19 countries (see overview). This website - Visit World Heritage Europe - presents the most beautiful regions of Europe and is intended for people who would not only like to visit the UNESCO World Heritage, but also want to get to know the culture, history and traditions of a region. New regions are added every year. In a survey you can indicate which regions you prefer!

Werelderfgoed is cultureel, industrieel en natuurlijk erfgoed dat wordt beschouwd als onvervangbaar, uniek en eigendom van de hele wereld, en waarvan het van groot belang wordt geacht om dit te behouden. World Heritage Journeys Europe is een initiatief van UNESCO, in samenwerking met NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC en de Europese Unie. Deze website - Visit World Heritage Europe - is een initiatief van BANYAN TEAM, adviseurs voor strategie, business innovatie en duurzaamheid in de hospitality sector. Beide projecten hebben als doel om het UNESCO Werelderfgoed in Europa onder de aandacht te brengen. Op World Heritage Journeys Europe staan de UNESCO Werelderfgoederen in Europa centraal en belichten 34 UNESCO-sites in 19 landen (zie overzicht). Op deze website - Visit World Heritage Europe - worden de mooiste regio's van Europa gepresenteerd en is bedoeld voor mensen die niet alleen het UNESCO Werelderfgoed zouden willen bezoeken, maar ook de cultuur, geschiedenis en tradities van een regio beter willen leren kennen. Ieder jaar worden er nieuwe regio's toegevoegd. In een enquête kunt u aangeven welke regio's uw voorkeur hebben!

Welterbe ist eine Bezeichnung für kulturelles, industrielles und natürliches Erbe, das als unersetzlich, einzigartig und im Besitz der ganzen Welt gilt und für seine Erhaltung von großer Bedeutung ist. World Heritage Journeys Europe ist eine Initiative der UNESCO in Zusammenarbeit mit NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC und der Europäischen Union. Diese Website - Visit World Heritage Europe - ist eine Initiative von BANYAN TEAM, Berater für Strategie, Geschäftsinnovation und Nachhaltigkeit im Gastgewerbe. Beide Projekte haben zum Ziel um das UNESCO-Welterbe in Europa Aufmerksamkeit zu verschaffen. World Heritage Journeys Europe fokussiert sich auf das UNESCO-Welterbe in Europa und präsentiert 34 UNESCO-Stätten in 19 Ländern (siehe Übersicht). Diese Website - Visit World Heritage Europe - präsentiert die schönsten Regionen Europas und richtet sich an Menschen, die nicht nur das UNESCO-Welterbe besuchen möchten, sondern auch die Kultur, Geschichte und Traditionen einer Region näher kennenlernen möchten. Jedes Jahr kommen neue Regionen hinzu. In einer Umfrage können Sie angeben, welche Regionen Sie bevorzugen!

Europe united in diversity

The objective of this project Visit World Heritage Europe is to inspire people to experience Europe's history and Europe's unique culture. Sometimes the author makes unorthodox choices what people should know about a region, what is interesting to know, and what is fun to know. He is not a cultural purists, but he sometimes likes to be embedded in the local culture and 'do as the locals do'. He doesn't want to be exhaustive in describing a region. He just wants to inspire people and make them curious for more... To go deeper into European culture and get inspired by exciting tours in the most beautiful regions of Europe. And he thinks, that makes using this platform interesting, sometimes remarkable, but never dull. 

World Heritage sites and our exciting tours tell fascinating stories of Europe's history and culture, that reflects the present in all its diversity. It is the lifeblood of a vibrant society, expressed in the many ways we tell our stories. Our creative expression helps us define who we are and helps us see Europe through the eyes of fellow Europeans. With this project Visit World Heritage Europe, the author wants to strengthen the importance of knowledge about European history and culture - and especially its diversity. Presenting this diversity, encourages others to experience it too. And that experience enables us to recognize what makes us all Europeans: united in diversity!

Tourism on World Heritage sites can help preserve and safeguard heritage management as well as foster economic development in its local communities. However, it can also erode or destroy a site’s outstanding universal values if we don't act responsibly. With tourism and the number of heritage properties growing, it is important to understand how to enjoy a trip to these places in a sustainable and respectful way, without damaging the awe-inspiring sites you are exploring. These tips will help you do just that.

The current version of this website has approximately 70 tours created in Google Maps. My Maps is a feature in Google Maps that enables to create custom maps for sharing. The aim is to add every year 2-3 European regions with 6-8 tours per region. Tip! On a tablet or laptop, Google Maps shows (also) address details and photos.

In the future, the content of this website will also be available in other European languages. For this, we are looking for volunteers who love traveling! For questions or to sign up as a volunteer, please send an e-mail to: info@banyan.nl