Ioan Opriș, Înscrierea siturilor românești în Lista patrimoniului mondial / Inscription of the Romanian sites in the World Heritage List

Romania's inclusion of diverse heritage sites, including the Monastery of Horezu, on UNESCO's World Heritage List underscores its cultural and historical significance. With 8 wooden churches, 7 fortified churches, 6 Dacian fortresses, 8 churches with exterior mural painting from Moldova, a medieval city (Sighișoara), an orthodox monastery (Horezu) from Oltenia, and the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, Romania stands out among regional powers. These sites are celebrated not only for their monumentality and expressiveness but also for their quality, maintenance, active conservation, and risk prevention measures. The study highlights Romania's strategic placement in global heritage recognition, emphasizing the balance between preservation efforts and safeguarding against major risks.

(Ed.). (2018). Ioan Opriș, Înscrierea siturilor românești în Lista patrimoniului mondial / Inscription of the Romanian sites in the World Heritage List. PLURAL. History, Culture, Society, 6(2), 32–40. Internet Archive. https://doi.org/10.37710/plural.v6i2_3