Highlights

Voices of Female Scientists

inspiring women and girls in science for inclusive futures

Heritage interpretation transforms UNESCO designated sites

into Learning Landscapes

Inspiring the next generation

discover the innovative projects revitalising STEM education

A shared future

Regional cooperation for the prosperity and sustainable development of South-East Europe

Engaging communities through heritage

Reimagining visitor centres and museums

Shaping stories, building trust.

Young journalists drive positive change across communities

About UNESCO Venice

The UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, located in Venice, is the only UNESCO field office in the region with a specific mandate on programme development and implementation. Our task is to facilitate the advancement of the overall UNESCO programme through specialised as well as interdisciplinary actions in the field of culture and natural sciences, to foster sustainable development, dialogue, reconciliation, and cooperation, with special focus on South-East Europe and the Mediterranean basin. The bureau also has education expertise and hosts a component of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO dedicated to Ocean Literacy.

Internships/Volunteers

Interested in joining our Regional Bureau as an intern or volunteer? Learn more about theUNESCO Internship Programme andUNESCO Volunteer Programme

Apply hereINTERNSHIP: All Sectors/Bureaus (Deadline: 30 June 2026)

Key Figures in our Region

159
World Heritage sites
111
Intangible Cultural Heritage
44
Biosphere Reserves
27
Global Geoparks
26
Creative Cities
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UNESCO Sites & Designations in Europe and North America

World Heritage Sites

in Europe and North America

Elements of Intangible Cultural Heritage

and Safeguarding practices in Europe and North America

Endangered Languages

registered by Europe and North America State are being monitored

Biosphere Reserves

in Europe and North America

Creative Cities

in Europe and North America

Heritage documentaries

in Europe and North America listed on the Memory of the World Register

UNESCO publications and reports

Bridges Issue 1, January-June 2025
UNESCO Venice
2026
0000396941
Deep Surfaces. Architecture to enhance the visitor experience of UNESCO sites: digital catalogue
UNESCO Venice
2026
0000397130
Dieci storie blu: le scienze del mare raccontate a ragazze e ragazzi
IOC-UNESCO
2025
0000395198
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UNESCO Venice

Palazzo Zorzi
Castello 4930
30122Venice
Italy

+39 041 2601511veniceoffice@unesco.org
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