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Inscription: Biertan and its fortified Church (Romania)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
XI
Date
Dec 6, 1993
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Status
Active
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Treaty
Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972)
Meeting
17e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

Biertan and its fortified Church

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Romania

C(iv)

The Committee inscribed the site on the World Heritage List under criterion (iv). However, the Committee strongly recommended that the surrounding landscape should be adequately protected and invited the State Party to consider the extension of the buffer zone.