Claim: Pompeii is designated as a landmark or area which has been officially recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Evidence: 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.