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PHOTO0000001588

English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Here, a canal polluted by detergents.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, un canal pollué par les détergents.
Description: Canal water polluted by thick patches of white foam caused by detergents. An upturned wooden crate, filled with crumpled paper, is also floating in the water.
Location: Venice.

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English transcription: The International Centre for Theoritical Physics, operated jointly by UNESCO and the International Atomic Energy Agency, each year offers to over 500 scientists, mostly from the developing countries, the use of its facilities which include lectures in the amphitheatre by some of the greats of modern physics. Left to right Prof. L. Bertocchi (Italy), Dr. Ali Afzal (Pakistan), and P.C. Aichelburg (Venezuela).
French transcription: Le Centre international de physique théorique, créé conjointement par l'UNESCO et l'Agence internationale pour l'énergie atomique, permet, chaque année, à plus de 500 savants venant pour la plupart de pays en voie de développement, de travailler et d'entendre dans l'amphithéâtre des conférences qui leur sont faites par les as de la physique moderne. De g. à dr. le Professeur L. Bertocchi (Italie), le Dr. Ali Afzal (Pakistan), P.C. Aichelburg (Venezuela).
Description: A man writting some equations on a blackboard. Two men sitting and looking at the blackboard. In the foreground, on the left, a desk.
Location: Trieste.

PHOTO0000002019

English transcription: This International Centre for Theoretical Physics, operated jointly by UNESCO and the International Atomic Energy Agency, each year offers to over 500 scientists, mostly from the developing countries, the use of its facilities which include lectures in the amphitheatre by some of the "greats" of modern physics.
French transcription: Le Centre international de physique théorique, créé conjointement par l'UNESCO et l'Agence internationale pour l'énergie atomique, permet, chaque année, à plus de 500 savants venant pour la plupart de pays en voie de développement, de travailler et d'entendre dans l'amphithéâtre des conférences qui leur sont faites par les "as" de la physique moderne.
Description: Image of a solid metal plate fixed to an exterior structure made of brick. The inscriptions says "INTERNATION ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY / INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR THEORETICAL PHYSICS." There is a symbol above the words - a representation of atoms and two leaves.
Location: Trieste.

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English transcription: The UNESCO film team - Charles de Jaeger (right), producer and Alexis Vorontzoff, cameraman, are seen here filming a glass-blower at work in a Murano glass-works.
French transcription: L'équipe cinéma de l'UNESCO Charles de Jaeger (à dr.), réalisateur, et Alexis Vorontzoff, cameraman, tournant une séquence sur l'artisanat chez les verriers de Murano.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: International campaign launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the works of art of Florence which were severely damaged by the floods of 4 November 1966. Restoration workshop in the Palazzo Davanzati. Cleaning of a cherub made of marble.
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence endommagés par l'inondation du 4 novembre 1966. Atelier de restauration du Palazzo Davanzati. Nettoyage d'un angelot en marbre.
Description: Man working on the restoration of a cherub statue, partially dammaged. A lamp enlightens the area where he is working on.
Location: Florence

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English transcription: International campaign launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the works of art of Florence which were severely damaged by the floods of November 1966. Restoration workshop in the Palazzo Davanzatti. Cleaning of a statue of the Vergin and Child made of polychrome plaster.
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence endommagés par l'inondation du 4 novembre 1966. Atelier de restauration du Palazzo Davanzatti. Nettoyage d'une vierge à l'enfant en plâtre polychrome.
Description: A man is cleaning a statue of the Vergin and Child made of polychrome plaster.
Location: Florence

PHOTO0000001411

English transcription: Restoration of the works of art in the Uffizi Gallery.
French transcription: Restauration des oeuvres d'art au Musée des Offices.
Description: A conservator seated at a table cleans a sculpture with a wooden brush. A number of tools and other art objects are also seen on the table.
Location: Florence

PHOTO0000001417

English transcription: International campaign launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the works of art of Florence which were severely damaged by the floods of 4 November 1966. A painting on wood by Bronzino from Santa Croce Church being restored in the 'hospital' for paintings which has been set up in the Orangery of the Boboli Gardens.
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence endommagés par l'inondation du 4 novembre 1966. Peinture sur bois de Bronzino, en provenance de l'église Santa Croce, en cours de restauration à l'Hôpital pour tableaux aménagé dans l'Orangerie des Jardins Boboli.
Location: Florence

PHOTO0000001419

English transcription: International campaign launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the works of art of Florence which were severely damaged by the floods of 4 November 1966. Here, in the restoration workshop of the Pitti Palace, a wooden statue is placed in a press to prevent it from splitting further. The statue is of Christ by Leonardo del Tasso and was kept in the San Ambrogio Church.
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence endommagés par l'inondation du 4 novembre 1966. Dans un atelier de restauration du Palais Pitti, mise sous presse d'une statue dont le bois a éclaté. Il s'agit d'un Christ de Leonardo del Tasso, en provenance de l'église San Ambrogio.
Description: La wooden statue, a christ, is placed in a press to prevent it from splitting further.
Location: Florence

PHOTO0000001421

English transcription: The November floods. Manuscripts from the National Library being washed dried in the boiler room of the Florence railway station.
French transcription: Inondation du 4 novembre 1966. Chaufferie de la gare de Florence. Traitement des manuscrits provenant de la Bibliothèque Nationale. Ici, bac de lavage.
Description: Manuscripts from the National Library being dried and washed by a woman and two men, in the boiler room of the Florence railway station.
Location: Florence

PHOTO0000001422

English transcription: Restoration of works of art in the Uffizi Gallery.
French transcription: Restauration des oeuvres d'art au Musée des Offices.
Description: Two men work in two room separated by a door. One works on a table and the other restores a woman statue. Also in the first room, in front, there is a statue of the crucifixion.
Location: Florence

PHOTO0000001424

English transcription: Restoration of works of art in the Uffizi Gallery.
French transcription: Restauration des oeuvres d'art au Musée des Offices.
Description: In the background of the picture an worker with a small hammer restore a metal object. In front there is a metal table clock.
Location: Florence

PHOTO0000001427

English transcription: The International Campaign launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the works of art of Florence damaged by the floods of November 1966. Here in the Bargello (national museum) scientific cleaning of the statue La Maddalena by Fiorentino.
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence endommagés par l'inondation. Bargello (Musée national) - Nettoyage scientifique d'une statue de Fiorentino, La Maddalena au rez-de-chaussée du Bargello.
Description: An man wearing a mask on his mouth proceeds to a scientific cleaning of the statue La Maddalena by Fiorentino. He is using a hand water machine.
Location: Florence

PHOTO0000001432

English transcription: An international campaign has been launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the works of art of Florence damaged by the flood of November 4, 1966. The church of Santa Maria Novella - Spanish Chapel - The cleaning of the frescoes.
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence, endommagés par l'inondation du 4 novembre 1966. Eglise de Santa Maria Novella - Chapelle des Espagnols - Nettoyage des fresques.
Description: Three men in white coat restore an imposing fresco in the chapel. Two of them stand on a platform and the other is on a step stool. A large adorned column is seen next to the painted wall.
Location: Florence

PHOTO0000001438

English transcription: ITALY - Florence - 1966 The International Campaign, launched by UNESCO, for the preservation and restoration of the works of art of Florence damaged during the floods of November 1966. Here in the Bargello (national museum) scientific cleaning of the statue La Maddalena by Fiorentino.
French transcription: ITALIE - Florence - 1966 Inondations du 4 novembre 1966. Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence endommagés par l'inondation. Bargello (Musée national) - Nettoyage scientifique d'une statue de Fiorentino, La Maddalena au rez-de-chaussée du Bargello.
Description: A restorer climbs on a step-ladder to clean the head of the stoned sculpture with a water pistol. The sculpture was damage in the right hand, losing all the fingers and also have a breach in the right elbow. In the picture, the sculpture looks darker form head to hips (hair) because of the falling water used in the restoration.
Location: Florence

PHOTO0000001442

English transcription: International campaign launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the works of art of Florence which were severely damaged by the floods of 4 November 1966. Restoration workshop in the Palazzo Davanzatti. The statue of Mary Magdalene by Donatello (15th century) from St. John's Baptistery. This statue is being cleaned and the base has been put in a press to prevent it from splitting.
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence endommagés par l'inondation du 4 novembre 1966. Atelier de restauration du Palazzo Davanzatti. Nettoyage de la Ste Madeleine de Donatello (XVe s.) provenant du Baptistère. Le socle est entouré d'une presse pour éviter l'éclatement du bois.
Description: A statue of Mary Magdelene lies on its back on large bags of perhaps plaster, while the base is held together by clamps. A women is restoring the statue in a workshop.
Location: Florence

PHOTO0000002283

English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. One of the numerous decaying Venetian churches.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Une des nombreuses églises de Venise.
Description: One of the numerous decaying Venetian churches.
Location: Venice

PHOTO0000002289

English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins because of the exodus of its inhabitants. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and marble to decay; the ecological balance of the lagoon is in danger because of water pollution; more and more flooding in the city and swift currents eat away at the city's foundation. This is why UNESCO has, for its part, launched in 1966 a campaign for the saving of Venice and has participated in a large-scale study of the Venitian problem as a whole. The pigeons also play an important role in the degradation of the monuments.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines par suite de l'exode de ses habitants. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments; l'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures; la pollution des eaux met en danger l' équilibre écologique de la lagune. C'est pourquoi l'UNESCO a lancé, en 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et participé à une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Les pigeons, eux aussi, ont une grande part dans la dégradation des édifices.
Description: There are many pigeons in front of a palace.
Location: Venice

PHOTO0000002300

English transcription: A view of the Lagoon as seen from Venice.
French transcription: Vue sur la Lagune.
Description: A view of the Lagoon as seen from Venice.
Location: Venice

PHOTO0000002304

English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Professor Pedrocco is seen here restoring a painting by Piazzetta (a Venetian painter of the 18th century) in the church of Saint Giovanni e Paolo.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Le Professeur Pedrocco restaurant une toile de Piazzetta, peintre vénitien du 18e s., qui se trouve dans l'église S. Giovanni e Paolo.
Description: Professor Pedrocco is seen here restoring a painting by Piazzetta (a Venetian painter of the 18th century) in the church of Saint Giovanni e Paolo.
Location: Venice

PHOTO0000002309

English transcription: An international campaign has been launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the cultural properties of Florence and Venice. The Doge's Palace. This side was constructed during the 15th century.
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence et de Venice. Côté XVe s. du Palais des Doges.
Description: View of The Doge's Palace.
Location: Venice

PHOTO0000002311

English transcription: An international campaign has been launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the cultural properties of Florence and Venice. The Ca' d'Oro.
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence et de Venice. La Ca' d'Oro.
Description: View of the Ca' d'Oro (Palazzo Santa Sofia) façade, a palace on the Grand Canal in Venice.
Location: Venice

PHOTO0000002312

English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Painting in the process of restoration. This work by the 18th century Venitian painter Piazzetta, decorates the ceiling of the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Peinture en voie de restauration. Cette toile de Piazzetta, peintre vénitien du 18ème siècle, décore le plafond de l'église San Giovanni e Paolo.
Description: View of the painting by the 18th century Venitian painter Piazzetta, decorates the ceiling of the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo.
Location: Venice

PHOTO0000002319

English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Re-inforced statues on the Santa Maria della Salute church.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Statues de faîtage de l'église Santa Maria della Salute. Endommagées, elles ont été étayées.
Description: A partial view of the dome of Santa Maria della Salute church, and of two statues having been reinforced in cooperation with UNESCO.
Location: Venice

PHOTO0000002321

English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes.
Description: View of an exterior wall, with window. Floods - having reached to the top of the window - have stripped away the wall's outer layers so as to reveal its underlying brick structure.
Location: Venice

PHOTO0000002322

English transcription: An international campaign has been launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the cultural properties of Florence and Venice. A Venetian house being restored.
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence et de Venice. Une maison en cours de restauration.
Description: View of a canal with a gondola ride in Venice. In the background a Venetian house being restored.
Location: Venice

PHOTO0000002336

English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. The inner courtyard of the Fortuny Palace (gothic, end of 14th century) which has been invaded by creepers.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Cour intérieure du Palais Fortuny (gothique, fin 14e s.), envahie par les liannes.
Description: Venice - the inner courtyard of the Fortuny Palace (gothic, end of 14th century) which has been invaded by creepers.
Location: Venice

PHOTO0000002340

English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins because of the exodus of its inhabitants. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and marble to decay; the ecological balance of the lagoon is in danger because of water pollution; more and more flooding in the city and swift currents eat away at the city's foundation. This is why UNESCO has, for its part, launched in 1966 a campaign for the saving of Venice and has participated in a large-scale study of the Venitian problem as a whole. Also, the Italian Government has, amongst other actions, bought the Abbazia della Misericordia as premises for a laboratory and Center for training in the conservation of stone.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines par suite de l'exode de ses habitants. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments ; l'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures; la pollution des eaux met en danger l' équilibre écologique délicat de la lagune. C'est pourquoi l'UNESCO a lancé, en 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et participé à une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. De son côté, le Gouvernement italien a, entre autres, acheté l'Abbaye de la Miséricorde pour y abriter un laboratoire et un centre de formation pour la conservation de la pierre.
Description: A l'intérieur de l'Abbaye de la Miséricorde, dans le laboratoire et le centre de formation pour la conservation de la pierre, vue sur un homme de profil, probablement un technicien, entrain d'analyser quelque chose. Il est appuyé sur un objet cylindrique et il y a de nombreuses lampes dans la partie gauche de la pièce.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Professor Pedrocco is seen here restoring a painting by Piazzetta (a Venetian painter of the 18th century) in the church of Saint Giovanni e Paolo.
Description: Venice, Professor Pedrocco is seen here restoring a painting by Piazzetta (a Venetian painter of the 18th century) in the church of Saint Giovanni e Paolo.
Location: Venice

PHOTO0000002342

English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. This 16th century work by Titian (almost completely effaced) was in the Fondaco dei Tedeschi and was removed for preservation in 1967.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, une peinture du Titien qui ornait la cour du Comptoir des Allemands au 16e siècle. Cette fresque est presque totalement effacée.
Description: Venice - a fresco by the Italian Renaissance master Titian.
Location: Venice

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French transcription: Restauratrice en train de procéder à des travaux de nettoyage des sculptures de la PORTA DELLA CARTA donnant accès au Palais des Doges, Venise. Le tube sert à aspirer les poussières nocives. Les travaux sont faits sous la direction de la Soprintendenza au Beni e Archittettenici di Venezia.
Description: Restorer in the process of cleaning the sculptures of PORTA DELLA CARTA giving access to the Doge's Palace, Venice. The tube is used to suck harmful dust. The works are done under the direction of the Soprintendenza at Beni Ambientali e Archittettonici di Venezia.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice. Here, restoration of Paolo Veneziano's Virgin and Child.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, La Vierge à l'Enfant de Paolo Veneziano en cours de restauration.
Description: Venice, a restorer works on the painting of Paolo Veneziano's Virgin and Child.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Here, the 15th century polyptych which decorates the High Altar in St. Mark's Cathedral being restored in an art laboratory of the Soprintendenza alle Galleria in Venice.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici Le polyptique du XVe siècle qui orne le maître-autel de la basilique St. Marc, en cours de restauration dans un atelier de la Surintendance des Beaux-Arts à Venise.
Description: Venice, view of the 15th century polyptych which decorates the High Altar in St. Mark's Cathedral being restored by a restorer in an art laboratory of the Soprintendenza alle Galleria in Venice.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: The November floods. Scaffolding on the Ponte Vecchio on which the small shops are undergoing repair.
French transcription: Inondations du 4 novembre 1966 Echafaudages sur le Ponte Vecchio ou l'on ontreprend de reconstruire les boutiques ravagées par les flots.
Description: Scoffolding on a bridge during a river flood.
Location: Florence

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English transcription: Battle against illiteracy. An old villager learning to write.
French transcription: Campagne contre l'analphabétisme. Un vieux villageois apprend à écrire.
Description: The picture is a close-up of the hands of an old man holding a pen, and writing the letter "a" in cursive in an exercise book.

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English transcription: Battle agains illiteracy. Elementary school.
French transcription: Bataille contre l'analphabétisme. Ecole élémentaire.
Description: Dans une salle de classe remplie, de jeunes garçons sont en train d'écrire à leur bureau. L'un d'entre eux lève ses yeux vers le photographe. Il porte une veste et à les mains sales.

Funds-in-Trust agreement between UNESCO and the Ministry of the Environment and Land and Sea Protection of the Italian Republic, to support the "UNESCO international environmental experts network" Programme.

This agreement takes place within the Multi-Partner Trust Fund in support of "UNESCO international environmental experts network" Programme (2020-2023). The Programme Outline is mentioned as annex but absent ; a schedule of payments is attached as annex.

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English transcription: A child collecting drinking water from the fountain in the courtyard of the Pitti Palace.
French transcription: Dans la cour du Palais Pitti, un enfant vient remplir des bouteilles à l'eau potable d'une fontaine.
Description: A young boy is filling empty wine bottles with water from a public fountain, filling a baby carriage with his catch. The water is spouting from the mouth of an ancient mythological figure.
Location: Florence.

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English transcription: The International Centre for Theoritical physics, operated jointly by UNESCO and the Internal Atomic Energy Agency, each year offerts to over 500 scientists, from the developing countrie, the use of its facilities which include lectures in the amphitheatre by some of the greats of modern physics. Dr. Y.K. (India) of the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics Calcutta.
French transcription: Le Centre international de physique théorique, créé conjointement par l'UNESCO et l'Agence internationale pour l'énergie atomique, permet, chaque année, à plus de 500 savants venant pour la plupart de pays en voie de développement de travailler et d'entendre dans l'amphithéâtre des conférences qui leur sont faites par les as de la physique moderne. Le Dr. Y.K. Gambhir (Inde) de l'Institut de physique nucléaire de Caloutta.
Location: Trieste.

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English transcription: The International Centre for Theoretical Physics, operated jointly by UNESCO and the Internal Atomic Energy Agency, each year offers to over 500 scientists mostly from the developing countries, the use of its facilities which include lectures in the amphitheatre by some of the "greats" of modern physics. The Centre Library.
French transcription: Le Centre international de physique théorique, créé conjointement par l'UNESCO et l'Agence internationale pour l'énergie atomique, permet, chaque année, à plus de 500 savants venant pour la plupart de pays en voie de développement de travailler et d'entendre dans l'amphithéâtre des conférences qui leur sont faites par les "as" de la physique moderne. La bibliothèque du Centre.
Description: Four men in a room sitting around a table. There are several newspapers on the table. The men are reading, some of them hold papers in their hands. A window on the right, and shelves in the background. There are empty chairs in the foreground.
Location: Trieste.

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English transcription: An international campaign has been launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the cultural properties of Florence and Venice. The Bridge of Sighs (16th century).
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence et de Venise. Vue de l'un des canaux et le pont des Soupirs (XVIe s.).
Description: Vue d'un canal, un bateau est en train d'y circuler. Il passe sous un pont fermé richement orné. Il passe au-dessus du Rio de Palazzo o de Canonica et relie les anciennes prisons aux cellules d'interrogatoires du palais des Doges. On voit en arrière plan d'autres ponts et d'autres gondoles.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Restoration workshop at Puntecasale (about 50 kilometres from Venice) Gluing of a new canvas to a painting in order to give it extra support.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Atelier de restauration de Puntecasale à une cinquantaine de km. de Venise encollage d'une nouvelle toile supportant le tableau.
Description: Restoration workshop at Puntecasale (about 50 kilometres from Venice). An worker is gluing of a new canvas to a painting in order to give it extra support.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes.
Description: A general view of Venice.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. The abandoned convent of S. Codomo on the Isle of Giudecca, is now used as local housing.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Le cloître désaffecté de l'ex-couvent Di S. Codmo dans l'île de la Giudecca qui sert maintenant de logements.
Description: The courtyard of the convent of S. Codomo on the Isle of Giudecca.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. San Giorgio church.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. L'église San Giorgio.
Description: General view of the lagoon with San Giorgio church.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: An international campaign has been launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the cultural properties of Florence and Venice. St. Mark's Basilica (11th and 15th century) one of the spandrels.
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence et de Venice. Basilique Saint-Marc (XIe et XVe s.).
Description: St. Mark's Basilica (11th and 15th century) one of the spandrels with religious paintings.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes.
Description: View of the front of a gondola.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Dilapidated façade of an ancient Venitian palace.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Façade délabrée d'un vieux palais vénitien.
Description: View of a damaged façade of a Venitian palace.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. The November floods of 1966.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Inondation de novembre 1966.
Description: In a flooded street, 5 adults and a child - standing in the rear of a boat - are being towed through the water by a man. A docked vaporetto can be seen behind this scene.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: A canal being drained in order to re-enforce the foundations of nearby houses.
French transcription: Travaux de drainage d'un canal de Venise afin de pouvoir consolider les fondations des maisons.
Description: View of a bridge over a canal that being drained to consolidate the foundations of nearby houses. Also there are construction materials.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Here is the industrial complex of Marghera, just on the mainland.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, complexe industriel de Maghera, dans les faubourgs de Venise.
Description: Vue de haut du complexe industriel de Marghera dans les faubourgs de Venise. De la fumée se dégage d'une partie des toits.
Location: Venice

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Description: Venice, floods and view of a palace square with crowded people.They walk on wood scaffolding over water. The square is flooded.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. The November floods of 1966.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, l'inondation de novembre 1966.
Description: Venice, view of a square during the November floods of 1966.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: A canal being drained in order to re-enforce the foundations of nearby houses.
French transcription: Travaux de drainage d'un canal de Venise afin de pouvoir consolider les fondations des maisons.
Description: View of a Venice canal being drained in order to re-enforce the foundations of nearby houses; there are machinery and construction materials.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. The November floods of 1966.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Inondation de Novembre 1966.
Description: View of the November floods of 1966. In front of the picture a woman showed how deep the water was. In the background there is a Venetian palace.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Here, the walls of Fort Sant' Andrea built in the 16th century by the celebrated architect Michael Sammicheli have been undermined by the rising waters.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, les murailles écroulées du Fort Sant' Andrea construit au 16ème siècle par le célèbre architecte Michel Sammicheli.
Description: View of the walls of broken Fort Sant' Andrea built in the 16th century by the celebrated architect Michael Sammicheli.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Of all the villages in Calabria, this one with a population of 6,000 is the most active in the fight against illiteracy. Here, the Director of the People's Cultural Centre is reading a letter which has just arrived to an illiterate peasant. Her first reaction was to ask admission to the school so that in the future she will be able to read her letters herself.
Description: In the foreground are a man dressed in a suit and tie, seated at a desk reading a letter to a woman and girl sitting beside the desk. They are all looking down at the letter. An envelope is on the desk. A typewriter is visible on the table and filing cabinet drawers can be seen in the background.

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