In partnership with UNESCO, the Royal Commission for AlUla has inaugurated the “Deep Surfaces: Architecture to Enhance the Visitor Experience of UNESCO Sites” exhibition in Venice, Italy, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The exhibition will run until November 23, at Palazzo Zorzi in Venice, as part of the Venice Biennale Architecture 2025.
With more than 50 projects located in UNESCO-designated sites, the exhibition features outstanding sites such as World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves, and Global Geoparks.
Therefore, the event represents a valuable platform for visitors to recognize the role of architecture in boosting visitor experiences, connecting narratives to people and place and protecting cultural heritage.
Moreover, the exhibition offers glimpses into the role of architecture in supporting local economies and enhancing social inclusion.
The exhibition also promotes the role of these sites as learning spaces for sustainable development and global citizenship, in response to complex contemporary challenges.
Interestingly, the event will also highlight the ancient city of Hegra in AlUla as the first Saudi site inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
The exhibition also delves into several initiatives designed to encourage public engagement and preserve the site.
As part of a broader partnership for heritage preservation and sustainable development, the occasion highlights the joint efforts of the Royal Commission for AlUla and UNESCO to establish a reference model for best practices.
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