During the 43rd Session of the World Heritage Committee held in Baku (Azerbaijan) from 30 June to 10 July 2019, 24 cultural sites, 4 natural sites, and 1 mixed site were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The OWHC is very pleased that 6 of the inscribed cultural and mixed sites represent urban ensembles or properties within an urban context. The cities in which those sites have been inscribed are:

1. Paraty (Brazil): Paraty and Ilha Grande – Culture and Biodiversity
2. Augsburg (Germany): Water Management System of Augsburg
3. Jaipur City (India)
4. Mafra (Portugal): Royal Building of Mafra — Palace, Basilica, Convent, Cerco Garden and Hunting Park (Tapada)
5. Pskov (Russian Federation): Churches of the Pskov School of Architecture
6. Sheki (Azerbaijan): Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan’s Palace

The OWHC congratulates these cities for this distinction and hopes that this inscription will mark the birth of a fruitful collaboration with them.