When Will We Return to Venice and Should We?

Join us on March 25 for an in-depth discussion on the monumental obstacles facing the city of Venice, Italy and the seismic shifts in mindsets and actions it will take to overcome them.
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Heritage from Home

Journey with us through a series of virtual tours bringing you behind the scenes to some of WMF’s most iconic sites around the globe, guided by the experts who safeguard them for the future.
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Looking to the Future: Global Challenges to Cultural Heritage Preservation

WMF Vice President of Programs Jonathan Bell considers how to enhance our efforts supporting the world’s most incredible cultural landscapes, architectural marvels, and places of shared significance.
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2022 World Monuments Watch Call for Nominations

We are now accepting nominations for the 2022 World Monuments Watch—WMF’s global program that seeks to discover, spotlight, and take action on behalf of heritage places.
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