Heritage Cities: Quebec City and Venice

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What chapter discusses the patrimonial cities capable of being situated on a map?

Chapter 12

Where is the City of Quebec located?

Canada, North America, near the Saint-Lawrence river

What criteria must a city possess to be considered an OVPM (Outstanding Universal Value Property)?

The city must demonstrate its significance and meet specific criteria as defined by UNESCO documents.

A city must be inscribed on the List of World Heritage of UNESCO to qualify as patrimonial.

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A city must be situated in an urban environment to be considered patrimonial.

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A city must be currently inhabited to be considered patrimonial.

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What criteria must a city fulfill to be placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List?

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A city must represent a masterpiece created by humans to be placed on the UNESCO world heritage list.

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A city must provide exceptional testimony to a living or disappeared civilization to be placed on the UNESCO world heritage list.

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A city must offer a striking example of architecture illustrating an important period of human history to be placed on the UNESCO world heritage list.

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Patrimonial City

A city recognized for its outstanding universal value and cultural/natural significance.

Québec City

City in Canada, located in North America, near the Saint-Lawrence river.

Venice

City in Italy, located in Europe, shaped like a boot.

UNESCO

An organization committed to preserving the world's cultural and natural heritage.

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UNESCO inscription

To be on the World Heritage List.

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Located in an urban milieu

Located in an urban setting/area.

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Currently inhabited.

Currently inhabited or lived in.

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Masterpiece

An exceptional work created by humans.

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Exceptional Testimony

An exceptional testimony of a living or disappeared civilization

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Illustrative Architecture

Illustrates an important period of human history with its architecture.

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Study Notes

  • Revision on heritage cities

Cities

  • Be able to locate the heritage cities seen in chapter 12 on a map
  • Quebec City, Canada is located in North America near the Saint Lawrence River
  • Venice, Italy is located in Europe

OVPM Criteria

  • List the criteria a city must have to be considered an OVPM
  • Explain what each criteria means and find examples in the documents

UNESCO List

  • Must be included on the World Heritage List
  • Located in an urban environment
  • Currently inhabited

UNESCO Heritage Criteria

  • List the criteria a city must meet to be placed on the UNESCO heritage list
  • Explain what each criteria means and find examples in the documents
  • Must represent a masterpiece created by humans
  • Must provide exceptional testimony to a living or extinct civilization
  • Must offer a outstanding example of architecture that illustrates an important period of human history

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