agriculture Archives | World Heritage Sites

Cultural Landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana

A mountainous region of Mallorca with ancient systems of water harvesting, terraces and villages that have supported agriculture for centuries.

Precisely-defined plots of land with distinct geological and climatic conditions that contribute to a centuries-old tradition of winemaking.

A beautiful vineyard-covered landscape of terraced hillsides, almost a thousand years old.

A river valley landscape shaped by centuries of Port wine cultivation and production.

Home to a centuries-old culture of agave cultivation for production of Tequila.

A region of northern Italy representing excellence in winegrowing and winemaking.

Viniculture in a hostile environment made possible through human ingenuity.

An agricultural area that commemorates the history of the Acadians and their expulsion from Canada.

A breathtakingly beautiful landscape of mountains, lakes and agriculture.

A traditional communal system interconnecting natural, religious and cultural components.

A living cultural landscape that has endured for 2000 years.

A landscape exemplifying creative Dutch land reclamation.

A green landscape of traditional agriculture and colonial-style architecture surrounded by dramatic karst domes.

A rural landscape shaped by centuries of farming, where old agricultural techniques are still in use.

Where the best coffee in the world is produced: a stunning and culturally rich region set in the heart of Colombia.

An island known for its biodiversity, prehistoric ruins, and ancient agrarian landscape.

Evidence of a prehistoric transition from nomadic to sedentary societies around oases.