White City
UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the world's largest collection of over 4,000 buildings constructed in the Bauhaus and International Style. These structures represent the Modern Movement and incorporate innovative town-planning principles. Read more…
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This UNESCO World Heritage Site comprises an outstanding collection of more than 4,000 buildings constructed primarily during the 1930s. The site represents the largest concentration of Bauhaus and International Style architecture in the world. These structures were designed as part of a unique urban ensemble that reflects the garden city planning principles of Sir Patrick Geddes.
The architecture is renowned for its specific adaptation to the local Mediterranean climate and cultural context. Many of the buildings were designed by Jewish architects who fled Europe and sought refuge in the region during the 1930s. Their work transformed the area into a significant example of the Modern Movement in architecture, blending European trends with regional requirements.
The area was officially recognized by UNESCO in 2003 for its unique urban fabric. It remains a significant urban ensemble that reflects innovative town-planning principles adapted to the local environment.
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