World Heritage Day

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AKA Name	International Day For Monuments and Sites
ℹ HashtagsCompiled on	#MomaDay, #MothersDay
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2023 Date	18 April 2023
2024 Date	18 April 2024

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World Heritage Day in 2023

Tuesday, 18 Apr

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World Heritage Day History

World Heritage Day seeks to raise awareness about historic landmarks and monuments throughout the world. This day aims to protect these ancient buildings and maintain their cultural significance. It further aims to recognize the diversity and cultural heritage offered by these monuments and buildings. It hopes to preserve them for future generations.

World Heritage Day was established in 1982 by the International Council for Monuments and Sites. It is observed annually on 18 April.

Top Tweets for World Heritage Day -

Updated 19:55

The Stunning Wonders of #MyIncredibleIndia🇮🇳 On #WorldHeritageDay, let's celebrate India's magnificent cultural & historical tapestry. With numerous World Heritage Sites, our nation's incredible past shines through each one. Let's preserve our heritage for future generations https://t.co/edpiFDAs3g
— G Kishan Reddy (@kishanreddybjp) April 18, 2023

18 April every year is observed as #WorldHeritageDay. Let's know about the cultural heritage, its perseverance, and its history. The focus of the day is also on strategies for preserving ancient culture. Read More: https://t.co/52SUwS7QMP https://t.co/DtmfARzIap
— SA News Channel (@SatlokChannel) April 18, 2023

On this World Heritage Day, let us take a moment to appreciate the rich cultural and historical heritage of our country. India is home to a plethora of World Heritage Sites, each of which bears testimony to our country's diverse and vibrant past. #WorldHeritageDay https://t.co/HsdfWjdxWU
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) April 18, 2023

World Heritage Day Facts

The theme for World Heritage Day in 2022 was Heritage and Climate.
According to icomos.org, the concept of preserving international heritage sites was first introduced in 1931 at the Athens Conference. Organised by the International Museums Office, the conference laid out plans for restoring historic buildings around the world.
There are a total of 1052 sites and monuments on the World Heritage List.