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Rio de Janeiro awarded UNESCO world heritage status
Rio de Janeiro’s natural landscapes have been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.
By Natalie Paris11:06AM BST 02 Jul 2012
The Brazilian city, often known as the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvellous City), is recognisable for its towering granite peaks that bookend golden sand beaches, and its statue of Christ the Redeemer – the largest Art Deco statue in the world.
Rio was one of eight new sites, four natural and four cultural, added to the UN’s list on Sunday.
More here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/d...iro-awarded-UNESCO-world-heritage-status.html
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With Rio being recently declared as a new UNESCO World Heritage site, what other cities (preferably major) are enlisted too and which unlisted ones do you think deserve it?
Rio de Janeiro’s natural landscapes have been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.
By Natalie Paris11:06AM BST 02 Jul 2012

The Brazilian city, often known as the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvellous City), is recognisable for its towering granite peaks that bookend golden sand beaches, and its statue of Christ the Redeemer – the largest Art Deco statue in the world.
Rio was one of eight new sites, four natural and four cultural, added to the UN’s list on Sunday.
More here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/d...iro-awarded-UNESCO-world-heritage-status.html
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With Rio being recently declared as a new UNESCO World Heritage site, what other cities (preferably major) are enlisted too and which unlisted ones do you think deserve it?