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July 13, 2012

Raising Awareness about the Importance of Preserving Historic Victorian Colonial Architecture in Belize City

Belize City was established by English settlers in the seventeenth century, mainly due to the extraction of mahogany and chicle. Houses were mainly built of wood with a lower story of brick; polished mahogany was used profusely for the doors and paneling, and often included “gingerbread” details.

June 28, 2012

An Overview of Denchu House and Atelier

The Yanaka and Ueno-Sakuragi neighborhoods where the Denchu House and Atelier is located have been a center for artisans and culture since the Edo period (1603–1868), especially after the Tokyo Fine Art School (now known as Tokyo University of the Arts) was established in Ueno in 1887.

June 20, 2012

New Door at Kilwa Kisiwani Marks Completion of Preservation Project

The installation of a new carved door marks the completion of preservation work at the Portuguese gereza, or fort, at Kilwa Kisiwani in southern Tanzania. The project commenced in late 2009 with a grant from WMF’s Robert W. Wilson Challenge to Preserve Our Heritage.

June 14, 2012

Updates from Ulug Depe and Paris

Beside the archaeological excavations continuing at the site, since the inclusion of Ulug Depe on the 2012 Watch, two restoration sessions have taken place at the dig-house in the nearby village of Dushak. The new up-to-date restoration laboratory was inaugurated in October 2010 by Mrs. Shelby White, a Trustee of the Leon Levy Foundation, which sponsored the purchase of all needed equipment as well as the renovation of the premises to conform to international standards.

June 12, 2012

Dobrý den from Prague

I recently spent two weeks in the Czech Republic, participating in a library and information science seminar sponsored by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Charles University in Prague, central Europe’s oldest university.

June 05, 2012

Cabanyal Since the 2012 Watch Annoucement

Since the prestigious American association World Monuments Fund put the <a href="/project/barrio-del-cabanyal-canyamelar">Barrio del Cabanyal-Canyamelar</a> on the map of world heritage at risk by including this historic waterfront district of Valencia in its 2012 Watch, not much has changed for the better.

May 31, 2012

The Jardim Botánico: A Hidden Gem in Lisbon

To be honest, when I came to Lisbon last summer to work on a conservation project, the last thought in my mind was to visit gardens. My priority was to discover the vast and rich architectural heritage of this capital city, learn about their rare and large museum collections, and of course savor the succulent Portuguese cuisine with an emphasis on desserts.

May 31, 2012

A Visit to Queluz National Palace

Last summer, when I was in Lisbon, my German friend Jens told me that <a href="/project/queluz-palace-garden">Queluz Palace</a> was very close, but I refused to believe it.

May 22, 2012

Intern Describes Work Experience at WMF

My internship at World Monuments Fund began on February 6, 2012. I was really excited about having the opportunity to work in the Empire State Building, especially considering how historic the building is. Initially, I was not considering working for WMF. In fact, I did not really know about WMF at all. I was looking for jobs in other places. However, I am glad that I came across WMF.

May 11, 2012

The Future of the Ruta de la Amistad

One of the most outstanding projects created as a result of the 1968 Mexico Cultural Olympics, the Ruta de la Amistad, or Road of Friendship, is the world’s largest sculpture corridor. The 17-kilometer route is made up of 19 stations (sculptures) built in concrete by artists from the five continents, with heights ranging from 7 to 26 meters. Three additional sculptures were built near the sports stadiums used for the games.

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