The United Nations’ culture agency is warning of twin perils to the historic city from mass tourism and climate change.
Tag: Historic Buildings and Sites
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Nero’s Theater Believed to Be Found in Rome
A dig at a palace set to become a hotel has unearthed traces of a theater that archaeologists hypothesize was built by Nero, the emperor with a disputed reputation for tyranny and debauchery.
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The Retro Businesses Drawing From Hudson Valley’s Abandoned Buildings
A look at the endless reinvention of the forgotten old buildings of the Hudson Valley.
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Only Early Birds Will See Acropolis as Workers Strike Over Heat
Security guards and others say the extreme temperatures in Athens and at other historical sites are dangerous for them and for tourists. The employees are stopping work at noon at least for now.