Name: Comes from English U nited N ations E ducational, S cientific and C ultural O rganization Headquarters Paris, France Established On 4th November 1945 during a conference in London the Constitution of UNESCO was signed by 20 countries members: 191 countries UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific,and Cultural Organziation

Main targets utrzymanie międzynarodowego rozwijanie współpracy w obrębie wiedzy, kultury, praw człowieka. Field of activities: Education Natural sciences Social and Human Sciences Culture Communications and Information Main Centres: New York,Geneva, Vienna, Nairobi Organizacja dla wiedzy, kultury i wychowania UNESCO

Activities Fights iliteracy Educational programmes International programmes Promoting freedom of expression and independant media Regional and cultural-historic projects Fostering cultural diveristy promoting sustainable development and intercultural dialogue fosters partnerships to strengthen national educational leadership and the capacity of countries to offer quality education for all. świecie.

UNESCO in Slovakia Inscribed on world heritage list Historical centre of Banska Štiavnica and its monuments historyczne centre of Bardejov Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst Village of Vlkolínec Spišský Castle (the biggest castle in Central Europe) Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians Historical city of Levoča On tentative list: Limes Romanus - The Roman antique monuments on the Middle Danube Tokaj vine region

Banská Štiavnica One of teh most beautiful and historically most important cities in Slovakia Inscripted to UNESCO list in objects of historical and scientific interest From 13th to 18th century one of the most important mining centres where silver and gold was dug Establishing of mining academy in 1792-the first such school in the world History of the city has always been connected with mining industry-

Banská Štiavnica A view from Calvary A monument dedicated to victims of medieval plague

Hodruša Hámre A collection of souvenirs that look as if natural but all ofthem are man-made Some souvenirs are in so bad condition that have to be sponsored by the state There is mining institution that people who used to work in miningindustry take care of allobjects First information about mining in that village go back 14th century. In these mines gold and silver was excavated untill Ores come from volcanic eruptions

Historical monuments Objects on surface (for example Mayer‘s shaft ) First ever electrical installation for transmitting water Railroad and carts fro transporting rocks on the ground-renovated this year A mining gong –hitting it in the morning meant a wake-up call for miners, orsignalled a death or funeral

Hornické churches Hornicki church in Jašnova is the smallest and typical in mining style The oldest church –protestant church of St Bishop from 14th c. Miners‘tombs In the mine Searching for gold

Calvary 23 buildings set in the nature The cross road Construction works begun in 1744 Finished in 1751 Belong to the most endangered UNESCO monuments in the world świecie. View on Calvary

Levoča Population of in Presov dictrict Around 2.5km of well-preserved medieval walls Over 50 Gothic, Rennaisance and Baroque monuments Cultural centre of reformation in Slovakia Dates back to 12th century A view on the city-historical photography

St Jakob‘s church The second biggest church in Slovakia Built before1400 In the late 15th century renovated in early Gothic style 11 Gothic and Renaissance altairs Cage of disgrace St jakob‘s church

Main altar The highest Gothic altarin the world (18.6mx6m) made by master Paul of Levoca -Statues of St Mary,St Jakob and St John the Evangelist in the church -Reliefs of Last Supper Last supper

Spis castle One ofthe biggest stronghold in Central Europe

Bardejov The first written reference dates back to 1241 In 15th century a major craft centre In 17th century therapeutic mineralwaters used Gold Medal of International Comitee for good preservation of historical centre Enrolled to World Heritage List in 2000 Well known Saris museum established in 1903

Bardejov Baths Part of Bardejov town Healing mineral water Maria Luisa,the second wife of Napoleon the First was healed there as well as Russian Emperor Alexander the First or, Sisi, Princess. 20 healing springs, each is used tocure different illnesses.(for exampleHerculessppring in diabetes) The Colonade Two main springs

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