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1. World Heritage Property Data 1.8 - Other designations / Conventions under which the
property is protected (if applicable)
1.1 - Name of World Heritage Property
Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia 2. Statement of Outstanding Universal Value

1.2 - World Heritage Property Details 2.1 - Statement of Outstanding Universal Value /
Statement of Significance
State(s) Party(ies)
Comment
Italy
The Statement of Outstanding Universal Value has been
Type of Property revised in compliance with the new format, based on the
cultural Decision 34 COM 10B.3 of the World Heritage Committee in
Identification Number 2007. It is currently subject to the evaluation of Advisory
825 Bodies.
Year of inscription on the World Heritage List
2.2 - The criteria (2005 revised version) under which the
1998
property was inscribed
(iii)(iv)(vi)
1.3 - Geographic Information Table
Name Coordinates Property Buffer Total Inscription
(latitude/longitude) (ha) zone (ha) year 2.3 - Attributes expressing the Outstanding Universal
(ha) Value per criterion
Archaeological 45.768 / 13.368 155.3 0 155.3 1998
Area and the
Patriarchal
2.4 - If needed, please provide details of why the
Basilica of Statement of Outstanding Universal Value should be
Aquileia revised
Total (ha) 155.3 0 155.3 The Statement of Outstanding Universal Value has been
revised in compliance with the new format, based on the
1.4 - Map(s) Decision 34 COM 10B.3 of the World Heritage Committee in
2007. It is currently subject to the evaluation of Advisory
Title Date Link to
source
Bodies.
Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of 01/07/1996
Aquileia - Map of the inscribed property 2.5 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations
related to Statement of Outstanding Universal Value
Comment
A more complete version of the map that do not imply any
modification of boundaries or other data about the property is 3. Factors Affecting the Property
available.
3.14. Other factor(s)
1.5 - Governmental Institution Responsible for the
Property 3.14.1 - Other factor(s)
Adele Cesi polluted soil (hydrocarbons, lead and other heavy metals)
Ministero per i Beni e le Attivit Culturali
Funzionario
Ufficio Patrimonio Mondiale UNESCO, Segretariato
Generale - Servizio 1
Comment
Ministero dei Beni e delle Attivit Culturali e del Turismo Adele
Lagi Funzionario Ufficio Patrimonio Mondiale UNESCO,
Segretariato Generale, Servizio 1 Via del Collegio Romano,
27 00186 Roma Italy Telephone +39 06 67232683 e-mail
adele.lagi@beniculturali.it

1.6 - Property Manager / Coordinator, Local Institution /

Agency
Alviano Scarel
Fondazione Aquileia
Presidente della Fondazione

1.7 - Web Address of the Property (if existing)

1. AQVILEIA
Comment
http://www.fondazioneaquileia.it; http://www.beniculturali.it;
http://www.basilicadiaquileia.it;
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3.15. Factors Summary Table

3.15.1 - Factors summary table

Name Impact Origin
3.1 Buildings and Development
3.1.1 Housing

3.1.5 Interpretative and visitation facilities

3.2 Transportation Infrastructure

3.2.1 Ground transport infrastructure

3.2.3 Marine transport infrastructure

3.2.4 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure

3.3 Services Infrastructures

3.3.1 Water infrastructure

3.3.2 Renewable energy facilities

3.5 Biological resource use/modification

3.5.5 Crop production

3.6 Physical resource extraction

3.6.4 Water (extraction)

3.7 Local conditions affecting physical fabric

3.7.2 Relative humidity

3.7.6 Water (rain/water table)

3.7.7 Pests

3.7.8 Micro-organisms

3.8 Social/cultural uses of heritage

3.8.1 Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses

3.8.2 Society's valuing of heritage

3.8.6 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation

3.9 Other human activities

3.9.1 Illegal activities

3.10 Climate change and severe weather events

3.10.2 Flooding

3.12 Invasive/alien species or hyper-abundant species

3.12.2 Invasive/alien terrestrial species

3.13 Management and institutional factors

3.13.3 Management activities

Legend
Current Potential Negative Positive Inside Outside

3.16. Assessment of current negative factors

3.16.1 - Assessment of current negative factors

Spatial scale Temporal scale Impact Management Trend
response
3.1 Buildings and Development
3.1.1 Housing localised on-going minor high capacity static
3.2 Transportation Infrastructure
3.2.1 Ground transport infrastructure localised on-going significant low capacity static
3.2.4 Effects arising from use of localised on-going significant medium capacity increasing
transportation infrastructure
3.5 Biological resource use/modification
3.5.5 Crop production localised on-going minor medium capacity static
3.6 Physical resource extraction

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Spatial scale Temporal scale Impact Management Trend

response
3.6.4 Water (extraction) restricted one off or rare minor high capacity static
3.7 Local conditions affecting physical fabric
3.7.2 Relative humidity widespread on-going significant low capacity increasing
3.7.6 Water (rain/water table) extensive on-going significant low capacity increasing
3.7.7 Pests extensive on-going significant low capacity increasing
3.7.8 Micro-organisms extensive frequent significant low capacity increasing
3.9 Other human activities
3.9.1 Illegal activities localised one off or rare minor medium capacity static
3.10 Climate change and severe weather events
3.10.2 Flooding localised intermittent or sporadic significant low capacity increasing
3.12 Invasive/alien species or hyper-abundant species
3.12.2 Invasive/alien terrestrial species extensive frequent minor low capacity increasing

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3.17. Comments, conclusions and / or
recommendations related to factors affecting the
property
3.17.1 - Comments
4. Protection, Management and Monitoring of the
Property
4.1. Boundaries and Buffer Zones
4.1.1 - Buffer zone status
There is no buffer zone, but there is a need for one
4.1.2 - Are the boundaries of the World Heritage property
adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding
Universal Value?
The boundaries of the World Heritage property are adequate
to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value
4.1.3 - Are the buffer zone(s) of the World Heritage
property adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding
Universal Value?
The property had no buffer zone at the time of its
inscription on the World Heritage List
4.1.4 - Are the boundaries of the World Heritage property
known?
The boundaries of the World Heritage property are known by
both the management authority and local residents /
communities / landowners.
4.1.5 - Are the buffer zones of the World Heritage property
known?
The property had no buffer zone at the time of its inscription
on the World Heritage List
4.1.6 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations
related to boundaries and buffer zones of the World
Heritage property
The values of the Unesco site refer to the central
archaeological area which is already protected. However, a
buffer zone would be desirable in the future in spite of the
management difficulties.
4.2. Protective Measures
4.2.1 - Protective designation (legal, regulatory,
contractual, planning, institutional and / or traditional)
Almost all areas with archaeological monuments are State
property; the private areas with archaeological remains are
protected by restrictions, based onf the national Legislative
Decree 22 January 2004, n. 42, "Cultural Heritage and
Landscape Code", so that every project regarding these areas
must be authorized by the Soprintendenza.
The Basilicha and its area are also protected by a further
restriction regarding the sorrounding buildings, to safeguard
the dignity and visibility of the monuments, for example with
limits to their height.
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The town-planning (PRG) also protects the integrity of the
whole historical centre; it provides also protection of the
necropolises along the roads outside the urban area, where
the projects involving excavations must be authorized.
Periodic Reporting Cycle 1 (2001-2006) Section 2
Source: Periodic Reporting Cycle 1 (2001-2006)
Submitted on Monday, October 31, 2005
Question 6.02
Almost all areas with archaeological monuments are State
property; the private areas with archaeological remains are
protected by restrictions, based onf the national Legislative
Decree 22 January 2004, n. 42, "Cultural Heritage and
Landscape Code", so that every project regarding these
areas must be authorized by the Soprintendenza.
The Basilicha and its area are also protected by a further
restrictions regarding the sorrounding buildings, to safeguard
the dignity and visibility of the monuments, for example with
limits to their height.
The town-planning (PRG) also protects the integrity of the
whole historical centre; it provides also protection of the
necropolises along the roads outside the urban area, where
the projects involving excavations must be authorized.
4.2.2 - Is the legal framework (i.e. legislation and / or
regulation) adequate for maintaining the Outstanding
Universal Value including conditions of Integrity and / or
Authenticity of the property?
The legal framework for the maintenance of the Outstanding
Universal Value including conditions of Authenticity and / or
Integrity of the World Heritage property provides an adequate
or better basis for effective management and protection
4.2.3 - Is the legal framework (i.e. legislation and / or
regulation) adequate in the buffer zone for maintaining
the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of
Integrity and / or Authenticity of the property?
The property had no buffer zone at the time of inscription
on the World Heritage List
4.2.4 - Is the legal framework (i.e. legislation and / or
regulation) adequate in the area surrounding the World
Heritage property and buffer zone for maintaining the
Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of
Integrity and / or Authenticity of the property?
An adequate legal framework exists for the area surrounding
the World Heritage property and the buffer zone, but there are
some deficiencies in its implementation which undermine
the maintenance of the Outstanding Universal Value including
conditions of Authenticity and / or Integrity of the property
4.2.5 - Can the legislative framework (i.e. legislation and /
or regulation) be enforced?
There is excellent capacity / resources to enforce legislation
and / or regulation in the World Heritage property
4.2.6 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations
related to protective measures
4.3. Management System / Management Plan
4.3.1 - Management System
Overall responsibility for supervision of the protection
legislation rests with the Soprintendenza Archeologica per i
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Beni Ambientali, Architettonici, Artistici, e Storici for Friuli-
Venezia Giulia, based in Trieste, which manages the
archaeological sites and museums. It has a comprehensive
plan for the management of the properties within its care,
which provides for regular conservation projects and also
special research and restoration activities. The church
authorities manage the Basilican Complex and they have a
detailed programme of conservation and restoration activities,
the latter currently concentrating on the baptistery (with
technical assistance from the Soprintendenza). The Commune
actively controls all activities within its competence. It is worthy
of comment that it is very supportive of all activities designed
to extend the protection and presentation of its heritage. A
proposal by the Province of Udine for the designation of an
archaeological park at Aquileia has been under discussion for
some years but has made little progress, because of policy
differences between the Province and national authorities.
However, these are moving towards resolution and the project
is likely to reach fruition in the course of the next decade. A
project for the construction of an interpretation centre to the
north of the forum, in an area that has been exhaustively
excavated, is currently under way and will replace the current
provision in the Archaeological Museum.
The Regional Authority of Friuli Venezia Giulia has taken
charge of drafting the management plan. The "Societ per la
conservazione della Basilica di Aquileia" Foundation is the
organism established for the management of the Basilica at
the beginning of the XX century, including members from the
Bishop''s court of Gorizia and laymen.
Periodic Reporting Cycle 1 (2001-2006) Section 2
Source: Periodic Reporting Cycle 1 (2001-2006)
Submitted on Monday, October 31, 2005
Question 5.04 Plans in place to set up a "steering group:
The Regional Authority of Friuli Venezia Giulia has taken
charge of drafting the management plan, that is now under
consideration
Question 5.05
Overall management system of the site
o Management by the State Party
o Management under protective legislation
o Other effective management system
"Societ per la conservazione della Basilica di Aquileia"
Foundation, organism established for the management of
the Basilicha at the beginning of the XX century, including
members from the Bishop''s court of Gorizia and laymen.
Comment
Regional Law 18/06 on the foundation of the FONDAZIONE
AQUILEIA. On Jan 9, 08 the "STRATEGIC AGREEMENT
FOR THE VALORIZATION OF THE CULTURAL
PATRIMONY OF THE TOWN OF AQUILEIA" was
undersigned by the Friuli Region and MIBACT with the
purpose of transferring to the Fondazione Aquileia the use of
11 open air archaeological areas granted and to be granted in
the future in 3 stages. The proposal by the Province of Udine
for the establishment of an Archaeological Park was not taken
into consideration
4.3.2 - Management Documents
Comment
A Management Plan has been drafted but not yet sent to the
World Heritage Centre.
4.3.3 - How well do the various levels of administration
(i.e. national / federal; regional / provincial / state; local /
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municipal etc.) coordinate in the management of the
World Heritage Property ?
There is coordination between the range of administrative
bodies / levels involved in the management of the property but
it could be improved
4.3.4 - Is the management system / plan adequate to
maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value ?
The management system/plan is only partially adequate to
maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value
4.3.5 - Is the management system being implemented?
The management system is only partially being implemented
4.3.6 - Is there an annual work / action plan and is it being
implemented?
An annual work / action plan exists but few of the activities
are being implemented
4.3.7 - Please rate the cooperation / relationship with
World Heritage property managers / coordinators / staff of
the following
Local communities / residents Fair
Local / Municipal authorities Good
Indigenous peoples Not applicable
Landowners Fair
Visitors Fair
Researchers Good
Tourism industry Fair
Industry Not applicable
4.3.8 - If present, do local communities resident in or near
the World Heritage property and / or buffer zone have
input in management decisions that maintain the
Outstanding Universal Value?
Local communities have some input into discussions relating
to management but no direct role in management
4.3.9 - If present, do indigenous peoples resident in or
regularly using the World Heritage property and / or buffer
zone have input in management decisions that maintain
the Outstanding Universal Value?
No indigenous peoples are resident in or regularly using the
World Heritage property and / or buffer zone
4.3.10 - Is there cooperation with industry (i.e. forestry,
mining, agriculture, etc.) regarding the management of
the World Heritage property, buffer zone and / or area
surrounding the World Heritage property and buffer
zone?
There is little or no contact with industry regarding the
management of the World Heritage property, buffer zone and /
or area surrounding the World Heritage property and buffer
zone
4.3.11 - Comments, conclusions and / or
recommendations related to human resources, expertise
and training
4.3.12 - Please report any significant changes in the legal
status and / or contractual / traditional protective
measures and management arrangements for the World
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Heritage property since inscription or the last Periodic 4.4.10 - Distribution of employees involved in managing
report the World Heritage property (% of total)
Permanent 90%
4.4. Financial and Human Resources Seasonal 10%

4.4.1 - Costs related to conservation, based on the 4.4.11 - Distribution of employees involved in managing
average of last five years (relative percentage of the the World Heritage property (% of total)
funding sources) Paid 100%
Multilateral funding (GEF, World Bank, etc) 0% Volunteer 0%
International donations (NGOs, foundations, etc) 0%
Governmental (National / Federal) 0%
4.4.12 - Are available human resources adequate to
Governmental (Regional / Provincial / State) 93% manage the World Heritage property?
Governmental (Local / Municipal) 0% A range of human resources exist, but these are below
In country donations (NGOs, foundations, etc) 0% optimum to manage the World Heritage Property.
Individual visitor charges (e.g. entry, parking, camping fees, etc.) 5%
Commercial operator payments (e.g. filming permit, concessions, 0% 4.4.13 - Considering the management needs of the World
etc.)
Heritage property, please rate the availability of
Other grants 2% professionals in the following disciplines
Research and monitoring Fair
4.4.2 - International Assistance received from the World Promotion Fair
Heritage Fund (USD) Community outreach Not applicable
Interpretation Fair
4.4.3 - Is the current budget sufficient to manage the Education Poor
World Heritage property effectively? Visitor management Fair
The available budget is inadequate for basic management Conservation Good
needs and presents a serious constraint to the capacity to Administration Fair
manage
Risk preparedness Fair
Tourism Fair
4.4.4 - Are the existing sources of funding secure and
Enforcement (custodians, police) Good
likely to remain so?
The existing sources of funding are secure in the medium-
term and planning is underway to secure funding in the long- 4.4.14 - Please rate the availability of training
term opportunities for the management of the World Heritage
property in the following disciplines
4.4.5 - Does the World Heritage property provide Research and monitoring Low
economic benefits to local communities (e.g. income, Promotion Medium
employment)? Community outreach Not applicable
Potential economic benefits are recognised and plans to Interpretation Medium
realise these are being developed Education High
Visitor management High
4.4.6 - Are available resources such as equipment, Conservation Medium
facilities and infrastructure sufficient to meet Administration Low
management needs? Risk preparedness Medium
There are some adequate equipment and facilities, but Tourism High
deficiencies in at least one key area constrain management Enforcement (custodians, police) Low
at the World Heritage property

4.4.7 - Are resources such as equipment, facilities and
infrastructure adequately maintained?
There is basic maintenance of equipment and facilities
4.4.8 - Comments, conclusion, and / or recommendations
related to finance and infrastructure
4.4.9 - Distribution of employees involved in managing the
World Heritage property (% of total)
Full-time
Part-time
4.4.15 - Do the management and conservation
programmes at the World Heritage property help develop
local expertise?
No capacity development plan or programme is in place;
management is implemented by external staff and skills are
not transferred
4.4.16 - Comments, conclusions and / or
recommendations related to human resources, expertise
and training
70%
30%
4.5. Scientific Studies and Research Projects

4.5.1 - Is there adequate knowledge (scientific or

traditional) about the values of the World Heritage
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property to support planning, management and decision- 4.6.6 - Please rate the adequacy for education,
making to ensure that Outstanding Universal Value is information and awareness building of the following
maintained? visitor facilities and services at the World Heritage
Knowledge about the values of the World Heritage property is property
sufficient Visitor centre Not provided
but needed
Site museum Adequate
4.5.2 - Is there a planned programme of research at the
property which is directed towards management needs Information booths Adequate
and / or improving understanding of Outstanding Guided tours Adequate
Universal Value? Trails / routes Poor
There is considerable research but it is not directed towards Information materials Poor
management needs and / or improving understanding of Transportation facilities Poor
Outstanding Universal Value Other Not needed

4.5.3 - Are results from research programmes

4.6.7 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations
disseminated?
related to education, information and awareness building
Research results are shared with local participants and
some national agencies
4.7. Visitor Management
4.5.4 - Please provide details (i.e. authors, title, and web
link) of papers published about the World Heritage 4.7.1 - Please provide the trend in annual visitation for the
property since the last Periodic Report last five years
Last year Major Increase
(100%+)
4.5.5 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations
Two years ago Minor Increase
related to scientific studies and research projects
Three years ago Minor Increase
Four years ago Minor Increase
4.6. Education, Information and Awareness
Five years ago Minor Increase
Building
4.7.2 - What information sources are used to collect trend
4.6.1 - At how many locations is the World Heritage
data on visitor statistics?
emblem displayed at the property?
Entry tickets and registries
In many locations, but not easily visible to visitors
Visitor surveys

4.6.2 - Please rate the awareness and understanding of

the existence and justification for inscription of the World
Heritage property amongst the following groups
Local communities / residents
Local / Municipal authorities within or adjacent to the
property
Local Indigenous peoples
Local landowners
Visitors
Tourism industry
Local businesses and industries
4.6.3 - Is there a planned education and awareness
programme linked to the values and management of the
World Heritage property?
There is a limited and ad hoc education and awareness
programme
4.6.4 - What role, if any, has designation as a World
Heritage property played with respect to education,
information and awareness building activities?
World Heritage status has partially influenced education,
information and awareness building activities
4.6.5 - How well is the information on Outstanding
Universal Value of the property presented and
interpreted?
The Outstanding Universal Value of the property is adequately
presented and interpreted but improvements could be made
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4.7.3 - Visitor management documents
Average 4.7.4 - Is there an appropriate visitor use management
Excellent plan (e.g. specific plan) for the World Heritage property
which ensures that its Outstanding Universal Value is
Not applicable maintained?
Average Visitor use of the World Heritage property is managed
Poor but improvements could be made
Average
Average 4.7.5 - Does the tourism industry contribute to improving
visitor experiences and maintaining the values of the
World Heritage property?
There is limited co-operation between those responsible for
the World Heritage property and the tourism industry to
present the Outstanding Universal Value and increase
appreciation
4.7.6 - If fees (i.e. entry charges, permits) are collected, do
they contribute to the management of the World Heritage
property?
The fee is collected, and makes some contribution to the
management of the World Heritage property
4.7.7 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations
related to visitor use of the World Heritage property
The entry charges collected by So.co.ba. alone contribute to
the management of the Basilica. As regards the tourism
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industry, the Internal Revenue Service (Turismo FVG) and

private organizations are in charge.

4.8. Monitoring

4.8.1 - Is there a monitoring programme at the property

which is directed towards management needs and / or
improving understanding of Outstanding Universal
Value?
There is a small amount of monitoring, but it is not planned

4.8.2 - Are key indicators for measuring the state of

conservation used to monitor how the Outstanding
Universal Value of the property is maintained?
Information on the values of the World Heritage property is
sufficient and key indicators have been defined
but monitoring the status of indicators could be improved

4.8.3 - Please rate the level of involvement in monitoring

of the following groups
World Heritage managers / coordinators and staff Excellent
Local / Municipal authorities Average
Local communities Not applicable
Researchers Poor
NGOs Non-existent
Industry Non-existent
Local indigenous peoples Not applicable

4.8.4 - Has the State Party implemented relevant

recommendations arising from the World Heritage
Committee?
No relevant Committee recommendations to implement

4.8.5 - Please provide comments relevant to the

implementation of recommendations from the World
Heritage Committee

4.8.6 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations

related to monitoring

4.9. Identification of Priority Management Needs

4.9.1 - Please select the top 6 managements needs for the

property (if more than 6 are listed below)
Please refer to question 5.2

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5. Summary and Conclusions

5.1. Summary - Factors affecting the Property

5.1.1 - Summary - Factors affecting the Property

World Heritage Actions Monitoring Timeframe Lead agency (and More info /
criteria and others involved) comment
attributes affected
3.2 Transportation Infrastructure
3.2.1 Ground all The Town Planning The study on the not predictable Friuli Venezia Giulia no comment
transport Board foresees a applicability of the Region - Province of
infrastructure variation to the Regional variation was drawn in Udine and Town of
Road 352 which 2013 and is currently Aquileia
currently intersects the being delayed by the
archaeological site. A Stability and Growth
study on its applicability Pact
has been drawn by the
Province of Udine.
3.2.4 Effects arising all Traffic will be rerouted periodical not predictable Friuli Venezia Giulia no comment
from use of after the constrution of Region - Province of
transportation the variation to Regional Udine and Town of
infrastructure Road 352 Aquileia
3.7 Local conditions affecting physical fabric
3.7.2 Relative all Maintenance is planned. Maintenance is planned. periodical Government department no comment
humidity responsible for
archaeological heritage
in FVG - Fondazione
Aquileia and So.co.Ba.
3.7.6 Water all Extra maintenance and regular maintenance periodical Government department no comment
(rain/water extension of the responsible for
table) rainwater and aquifer archaeological heritage
pumping system in FVG - Fondazione
Aquileia and So.co.Ba.
3.7.7 Pests all Preventive pesticide Periodical check by the periodical Local health center in no comment
treatment local health center charge and Town of
Aquileia
3.7.8 Micro- all Extra maintenance Ordinary maintenance periodical Government department no comment
organisms programme of cleaning of archaeological responsible for
the archaeological structures archaeological heritage
structures in FVG - Fondazione
Aquileia and So.co.Ba.

5.2. Summary - Management Needs

5.2.2 - Summary - Management Needs

4.3 Management System / Management Plan
Actions Timeframe Lead agency (and others More info / comment
involved)
4.3.6 Few of the Greater coordination among the Periodical All the institutions and authorities The uncertainty regarding the
work plan stakeholders in charge of involved. amount and timing of founding
activities management of activities influences the programming of the
implemented depending on the judical nature of activities of the managing entities.
the stakeholders.
4.4 Financial and Human Resources
4.4.3 The budget is Greater use of European funding Depends on frequency of tender All parties and institutions no comment
inadequate for and private sponsorship notices/always involved
management
needs
4.4.15 No capacity implementation of an ongoing Periodical All entities and institutions The operators of the entities in
development professional developement involved charge of management have
plan or programme for the people and adequate training.
programme is workers managing the site.
in place
4.6 Education, Information and Awareness Building
4.6.3 There is a Programme for a wider distribution Periodical All the entities and institutions no comment
limited of information among the various involved
education and levels of parties benefiting from the
awareness site.
programme

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4.6.4 World Ongoing programming of an periodical All the entities and institutions no comment
Heritage informational plan extended to the involved
status has various levels of parties benefiting
partially from the site.
influenced
education,
information
and
awareness
building
activities
4.8 Monitoring
4.8.1 Some Promotion of a monitoring program periodical All the entities and institutions no comment
monitoring, shared by all the managing bodies involved
but it is not
planned

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6.4 - Was the Periodic Reporting questionnaire easy to

use and clearly understandable?
5.3. Conclusions on the State of Conservation of
no
the Property
6.5 - Please provide suggestions for improvement of the
5.3.1 - Current state of Authenticity
Periodic Reporting questionnaire
The authenticity of the World Heritage property has been
The concepts "relevant" and "not relevant" and the general
preserved
idea of "impact" are not easily understandable.

5.3.2 - Current state of Integrity

6.6 - Please rate the level of support for completing the
The integrity of the World Heritage property is intact Periodic Report questionnaire from the following entities
UNESCO Good
5.3.3 - Current state of the World Heritage propertys State Party Representative Very good
Outstanding Universal Value
Advisory Body Good
The World Heritage propertys Outstanding Universal Value
has been maintained.
6.7 - How accessible was the information required to
complete the Periodic Report?
5.3.4 - Current state of the property's other values
Most of the required information was accessible
Other important cultural and / or natural values and the state
of conservation of the World Heritage property are
predominantly intact 6.8 - The Periodic Reporting process has improved the
understanding of the following
Managing the property to maintain the Outstanding Universal Value
5.4. Additional comments on the State of
Monitoring and reporting
Conservation of the Property

5.4.1 - Comments 6.9 - Please rate the follow-up to conclusions and

recommendations from previous Periodic Reporting
exercise by the following entities
6. World Heritage Status and Conclusions on UNESCO Not Applicable
Periodic Reporting Exercise State Party Not Applicable
Site Managers Not Applicable
6.1 - Please rate the impacts of World Heritage status of Advisory Bodies Not Applicable
the property in relation to the following areas
Conservation Positive
6.10 - Summary of actions that will require formal
Research and monitoring Positive
consideration by the World Heritage Committee
Management effectiveness Positive
Statement of Outstanding Universal Value /
Quality of life for local communities and indigenous No impact
peoples
Statement of Significance
Reason for update: The Statement of Outstanding
Recognition Positive
Universal Value has been revised in compliance with
Education Positive
the new format, based on the Decision 34 COM 10B.3
Infrastructure development No impact of the World Heritage Committee in 2007. It is currently
Funding for the property No impact subject to the evaluation of Advisory Bodies.
International cooperation Positive Map(s)
Political support for conservation No impact Reason for update: A more complete version of the map
Legal / Policy framework No impact that do not imply any modification of boundaries or other
Lobbying No impact
data about the property is available.
Institutional coordination Positive
Security No impact 6.11 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations
Other (please specify) Not applicable
related to the Assessment of the Periodic Reporting
exercise

6.2 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations

related to World Heritage status

6.3 - Entities involved in the preparation of this Section of

the Periodic Report
Governmental institution responsible for the property
Site Manager/Coordinator/World Heritage property staff
Staff from other World Heritage properties
Local community
External experts

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