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Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Kuressaare Fortress)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
14B.39
Date
Jun 28, 2004
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
28e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

The World Heritage Committee,


1. Defers the nomination of Kuressaare Fortress, Estonia, to allow the State Party to prepare a comparative analysis that clearly demonstrates the outstanding universal value of the site within the relevant historic and cultural context;


2. Encourages the authorities to consider the possibility of enlarging the nominated area to include the historic town of Kuressaare;


3. Further encourages the authorities to finalise the conservation plan as soon as possible as a necessary complement to the management system.