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Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
8C.33
Date
Jun 29, 2003
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
27e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

The World Heritage Committee,

1. Defers the nomination of The Old City of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to allow the State Party to:

(a) complete the reconstruction of the Old Bridge and the main features of the property and to redefine the significance of the Old City, taking into account the impact of the destruction and reconstruction of the property;

(b) identify the relevant World Heritage criteria, review the nominated core area and buffer zone;

(c) review and implement the management system and relevant plans in view of the significance of the nominated property and its context.