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Old City of Berne (Switzerland)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
IV.B.56
Date
Jun 23, 1997
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
21e session du Bureau
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

The Bureau expressed its concerns regarding the damages caused by a fire to five of the historic buildings in the Old City of Berne. It commended the Swiss authorities for the immediate actions taken for their safeguarding and restoration.