Pompeii is designated as a landmark or area which has been officially recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Today it has UNESCO World Heritage Site status and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy , with approximately 2.5 million visitors every year.
The United Nations Educational , Scientific and Cultural Organization -LRB- UNESCO -RRB- -LRB- Organisation des Nations unies pour l'éducation , la science et la culture -RRB- is a specialized agency of the United Nations -LRB- UN -RRB- based in Paris.
