The Qianlong Garden (built 1771–1776) is a unique architectural and historic complex that has survived from China’s imperial past. Measuring approximately two acres, it was created as part of the Qianlong District and intended to be a mini-Forbidden City within the Forbidden City itself, for the...Read more
World Monuments Fund’s projects over the last 43 years span time from the earliest known civilizations to the recent past, and include building types from simple vernacular structures to the highest cultural expressions.Read more
In this issue, we’re delighted to launch a brand new series of Study Days for Spring/Summer 2009, sponsored by our excellent partners Symm (symm.co.uk). Read more
The Renaissance synagogue in the Zamość Old City is one of the most spectacular monuments of Jewish heritage in Poland.The Renaissance synagogue in the Zamość Old City is one of the most spectacular monuments of Jewish heritage in Poland. The Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage has...Read more
Established as Venezuela's main port in the sixteenth century, the historic city of La Guaira boasts a significant collection of colonial buildings and public spaces that were severely affected by a series of mudslides in 1999, and subsequently neglected for several years. Following the city...Read more
The prehistoric burial towers, or chullpas, in Bolivia’s Sajama National Park comprise the most important monumental complex of the Aymara people. The adobe and stone chullpas were included in the 1998 Watch, and from 2004 to 2006 17 chullpas were conserved as part of the Vice-Ministry of Culture’s...Read more
In the pages of this annual report you will find beautiful monuments in the heart of historic cities, such as the church of St. Trophime in Arles, France, where WMF is struggling to reduce the impact of environmental pollution and excessive tourism. You will also find small villages such as Bafut,...Read more
As a result of a WMF technical mission involving international experts in archaeology, history, architectural preservation, environmental conservation, and site and tourism management carried out in 2002, the governments of Argentina, Brasil, Paraguay and Uruguay agreed to the establishment of a...Read more
One consequence of years of dictatorial regime, international embargo and war was isolation of the professional community responsible for the protection of cultural heritage in Iraq. This community was cut off from international debate concerning the development of methodologies and theories on the...Read more