World Heritage Site: Las Médulas
Publication Year: 2025
Publication Type: Conference paper
Publication Identifier: WHE89BAD2A2D5
Summary
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Bierzo region, Spain, face significant challenges that threaten their long-term preservation. These include climate change, tourist pressure, population decline, and institutional collaboration gaps. The study highlights critical threats such as seasonal tourism fluctuations and environmental degradation, while also identifying opportunities for digital transformation, sustainable tourism, and international promotion. It emphasizes the need for coordinated strategies to balance conservation with economic development, ensuring the sites' cultural and ecological integrity.
Citation
Parra Faba, J. (2025). El Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO en el Bierzo: situación, gestión, amenazas y desafíos. III Simposio de Patrimonio Cultural ICOMOS España. https://doi.org/10.4995/icomos2025.2025.20965
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