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UNESCO
Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscapes
(2011)
8. The historic urban landscape is the urban area understood as the historic layering
of cultural and natural values and attributes, extending beyond the notion of the “historic
centre” or “ensemble” to include the broader urban context and its geographical setting
11. The historic urban landscape approach aims at preserving the quality of the
human environment, enhancing the productive and sustainable uses of urban spaces
while recognising their dynamic character…