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The Pitons

Pitons Management Area2004

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

The site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004 and is named for the two towering spires which rise side by side from the sea (770 and 743 metres high, respectively). Known as the Pitons, they are the eroded remnants of two ancient lava domes.

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  • Title: The Pitons
  • Creator: Pitons Management Area
  • Date Created: 2004
  • Location: Saint Lucia
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (vii)(viii)
  • Date of Inscription: 2004
  • Category of Site: Natural site
UNESCO World Heritage

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