Complete Unesco World Heritage Sites
based on 7 votes
Tried to go in the same order as on the World Heritage Site
Work in Progress
Not listed are these two sites in Afghanistan, because there is no Afghanistan on TripAdvisor.
Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam
Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley
And these three in Iraq (same reason)
Hatra
Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat)
Samarra Archaeological City
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3. Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad
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| M'Zab Valley - Not listed in TripAdvisor yet. |
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10. Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
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11. Los Glaciares National Park
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12. Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis
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| Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil) |
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| Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks |
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17. Manzana Jesuitica (Jesuit Square)
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| Listed as Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba in the Unesco List. |
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18. Quebrada de Humahuaca
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19. Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin
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20. The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots
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21. The Monastery of Geghard
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24. Willandra Lakes Region
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26. Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
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Actually, the World Heritage Site lists then entire Tasmanian Wilderness as a World Heritage Site. This includes
* Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
* Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
* Hartz Mountains National Park
* Mole Creek Karst National Park
* Southwest National Park
* Walls of Jerusalem National Park
* Central Plateau Conservation and Protected Areas
* Devils Gullet State Reserve |
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28. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
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29. Wet Tropics World Heritage Area
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32. Riversleigh Fossil Fields
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| and Naracoorte Caves National Park, Naracoorte, South Australia |
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| Heard and McDonald Islands (just above the Antarctic) |
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| Greater Blue Mountains Area |
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36. Purnululu National Park
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37. Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens
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Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg |
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40. Schonbrunn Palace (Schloss Schonbrunn)
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| Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn |
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| Hallstatt-Dachstein Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape |
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| City of Graz - Historic Centre |
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| Wachau Cultural Landscape |
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| Fertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape |
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Historic Centre of Vienna |
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| Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower ( |
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| Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape |
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49. Bahrain Fort (Qal'at al-Bahrain)
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| Qal'at al-Bahrain & Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun |
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| Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat, Bangladesh |
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| List as "Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur" on Unesco WH. |
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| Belovezhskaya Pushcha / Białowieża Forest (partly in Poland) |
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55. Radzivills Residence at Nesvizh
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| Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh |
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Struve Geodetic Arc actually is a huge series of oblasts set up in the early to mid 1800s to help establish the exact size and shape of our planet (which is not a perfect orb). These oblasts range through 10 different countries. The oblasts can be found:
FUGLENAES, Hammerfest, Norway
LILLE-REIPAS, Finnmark, Norway
LOHDIZHJOKKI, Kautokeino, Norway
BÄLJATZ-VAARA, Finnmark,Norway
PAJTAS-VAARA, Kiruna, Norrbottens län, Sweden
KERROJUPUKKA, Pajala, Norrbottens län, Sweden
PULLINKI Pullinki, Övertorneå, Norrbottens län, Sweden
PERRA-VAARA, Haparanda, Norrbottens län, Sweden
STUOR-OIVI, Enontekiö, Finland
AVASAKSA, Ylitornio, Finland
TORNEA, Tornio, Finland
PUOLAKKAi, Korpilahti, Finland
PORLOM II, Lapinjärvi, Finland
SVARTVIRA, Pyhtää, Finland
MÄKI-PÄÄLYS, Kingisepp, Russia
HOGLAND, Z Gogland, Tochka Z Kingisepp, Russia
WOIBIFER Võivere, Avanduse, Lääne-Viru, Estonia
KATKO Simuna, Avanduse, Lääne-Viru, Estonia
DORPAT, Tartu, Estonia
SESTU-KALNS, Region of Madona, Latvia
JACOBSTADT, Region Jekabpils, Latvia
KARISCHKI , Panemunelis, Lithuania
MESCHKANZI, Nemencine, Lithuania
BERESNÄKI Paliepiukai, Nemežis, Lithuania
TUPISCHKI, Oshmyany, Grodno, Belarus
LOPATI, Zelva, Grodno , Belarus
OSSOWNITZA, Ivanovo, Belarus
TCHEKUTSK, Ivanovo, Belarus
LESKOWITSCHI, Ivanovo, Belarus
RUDY Rudi, Soroca Judetul, Moldova
KATERINOWKA, Antonivka, Khmelnytskiy, Ukraine
FELSCHTIN, Hvardiiske, Khmelnytskiy, Ukraine
BARANOWKA, Baranivka, Khmelnytskiy, Ukraine
STARO-NEKRASSOWKA, Nekrasivka, Odessa, Ukraine |
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57. Grand Beguinage of Leuven
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| Other famous Beguinages can be found in Antwerp, Bruges, Dendermonde, Diest, Ghent , Hoogstraten, Lier, Mechelen, Kortrijk, Sint-Truiden, Turnhout and Tongeren |
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| The Four Lifts on the Canal du Centre and their Environs, La Louvière and Le Roeulx (Hainault) |
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60. Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)
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Belfries of Belgium and France
Belgian belfries can be found in Antwerp, Herentals, Lier, Mechelen, Bruges, Diksmuide, Kortrijk, Lo-Reninge, Menen, Nieuwpoort, Roeselare, Tielt, Veurne, Ypres,
Aalst, Dendermonde, Eeklo, Ghent, Oudenaarde, Leuven, Tienen, Zoutleeuw, Sint-Truiden, Tongeren, Binche, Charleroi, Mons, Thuin, Tournai, Gembloux, Namur
The french belfries can be found in Armentières, Bailleul, Bergues, Cambrai, Comines, Douai, Dunkirk, Gravelines, Lille, Loos, Aire-sur-la-Lys, Arras, Béthune, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Calais, Hesdin, Abbeville, Amiens, Doullens, Lucheux, Rue and Saint-Riquier. |
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Historic Centre of Brugge |
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| Major Town Houses of the Architect Victor Horta: Hôtel Tassel, Hôtel Solvay, Hôtel van Eetvelde, and Maison & Atelier Horta |
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63. Neolithic Flint Mines at Spiennes (Mons)
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64. Notre Dame Cathedral in Tournai
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65. Plantin - Moretus Museum
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66. Mesoamerican Reef (Belize Barrier Reef)
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| Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System |
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68. San Jose de Chiquitos temple
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| Six Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos: San Francisco Javier, Concepción, Santa Ana, San Miguel, San Rafael and San José. |
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70. Noel Kempff Mercado National Park
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| Tiwanaku: Spiritual and Political Centre of the Tiwanaku Culture |
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| Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar |
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73. Bridge of Visegrad on the Drina River
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| Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad |
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| Historic Town of Ouro Preto |
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| Historic Centre of the Town of Olinda |
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| Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia |
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78. Bom Jesus do Congonhas
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| Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas |
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81. Serra da Capivara National Park
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| Historic Centre of São Luís |
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| Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves in the states of Parana and Sao Paolo. Supposed to be 25 different locations, however I can find no list of these locations. Guess we'll just have to trust them. |
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| Historic Centre of the Town of Diamantina |
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| Central Amazon Conservation Complex - really vague. |
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| Pantanal Conservation Area |
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Ave price:
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Brazilian Atlantic Islands: Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas Reserves |
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88. Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park
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| Cerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks |
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| Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás |
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92. Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
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93. Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
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97. Srebarna Nature Reserve
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98. Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari
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| Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple |
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101. L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
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102. Nahanni National Park
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103. Dinosaur Provincial Park
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104. Kluane National Park and Reserve
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| Kluane / Wrangell-St Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek |
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105. Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
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106. SGaang Gwaii (Ninstints or Nan Sdins)
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| Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve |
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107. Wood Buffalo National Park
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| Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks - contiguous national parks of Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho, as well as the Mount Robson, Mount Assiniboine and Hamber provincial parks. |
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109. Vieux-Quebec (Old Quebec)
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| Historic District of Old Québec |
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110. Gros Morne National Park
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112. Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
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115. Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park
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116. Rapa Nui National Park
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| Churches of Chiloé Island in Castro, Chonchi, Dalcahue, Puqueldón, Quemchi, and Quinchao. |
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| Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso |
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| Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works |
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121. Forbidden City (Imperial Palace)
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| Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang |
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122. Tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang
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| Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (a.k.a. Terracotta Soldiers), Xi'an. |
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125. Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site
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| Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian |
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| The Great Wall including but not limited to the sites at Jiayuguan Pass, Badaling, Huanghuacheng, Huangya Pass, Mutianyu, Shanhaiguan Pass, Simatai and Jinshanling. |
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127. Mt. Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
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128. Huanglong Scenic Valley
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| Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area |
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| Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area |
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130. Wulingyuan Scenic Area
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| Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area |
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| Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains |
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| Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa |
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133. Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort
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| Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde |
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134. Confucius Temple, Cemetery and Mansion
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| Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu |
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135. Mt. Lushan National Park
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| Lushan National Park |
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136. Mount Emei (Emeishan)
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| Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area |
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Ancient City of Ping Yao
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| Classical Gardens of Suzhou - The Humble Administrator's Garden, The Lingering Garden, The Master-of-Nets Garden, The Mountain Villa with Embracing Beauty, The Cangling Pavilion, The Lion Forest Garden, The Garden of Cultivation, Couple's Retreat, The Retreat & Reflection Garden in Tongli |
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140. Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
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| Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing |
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141. Temple of Heaven (Tiantan)
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| Temple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing |
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| Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui – Xidi and Hongcun |
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145. Ming Tombs (Ming Sishan Ling)
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| Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Hebei. |
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| Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System |
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149. Three Parallel Rivers National Park
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| Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas |
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| Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom |
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152. Wolong Nature Reserve
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| Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries including Wolong Nature Reserve, Fengtongzhai Nature Reserve, Mt. Siguniang Nature Reserve, Laba River Nature Reserve, Heishui River Nature Reserve, Jintang-Kongyu Nature Reserve, Caopo Nature Reserve, Mt. Qingcheng-Dujiangyan Scenic Park, Mt. Tiantai Scenic Park, Mt. Siguniang Scenic Park, Xiling Snow Mountain Scenic Park, Mt. Jiguan-Jiulonggou Scenic Park, Mt. Jiajin Scenic Park, Miyaluo Scenic Park, Mt. Lingzhen-Mt. Daxue Scenic Park, Mt. Erlang Scenic Park, |
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| The archaeological site of Yin Xu |
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154. Diaolou and Villages of Kaiping
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| Kaiping Diaolou and Villages |
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| South China Karst - Libo Karst, Shilin Karst and Wulong Karst in the provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan. |
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| Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena |
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157. Los Katios National Park
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| Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox |
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159. Archaeological Park of Tierradentro
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| National Archeological Park of Tierradentro |
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160. San Agustin Archaeological Park
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| San Agustín Archeological Park |
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| Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary |
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162. La Amistad National Park
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| In both Costa Rica and Panama. |
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Cocos Island National Park |
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164. Province of Guanacaste
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| Area de Conservación Guanacaste |
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165. Rincon de La Vieja National Park
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| Area de Conservación Guanacaste including Santa Rosa, Guanacaste, Rincón de la Vieja National Parks and the Junquillal Bay Wildlife Refuge. |
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166. Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
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| Located on the borders of Guinea, Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire |
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| Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian |
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| Plitvice Lakes National Park |
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| Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the Historic Centre of Poreč |
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173. Trogir Historic Site
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| Historic City of Trogir |
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174. Cathedral of St. James in Sibenik
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| Old Havana and its Fortifications |
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| Trinidad and the Valley de los Ingenios |
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177. San Pedro de la Roca del Morro Castle
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178. Desembarco del Granma National Park
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180. First Coffee Plantations in the Southeast of Cuba
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| Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba |
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181. Alejandro de Humboldt National Park
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| Urban Historic Centre of Cienfuegos |
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184. Painted Churches in the Troodos Region
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| Historic Centre of Ceský Krumlov |
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Historic Centre of Prague |
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| Kutná Hora: Historical Town Centre with the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec |
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| Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape |
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191. Gardens and Castle at Kromeriz
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| Holasovice Historical Village Reservation |
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195. Tugendhat Villa (Vila Tugendhat)
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196. The Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in Trebic
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198. Parc National des Virunga
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| Virunga National Park |
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199. Democratic Republic of the Congo
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| Kahuzi-Biega National Park |
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200. Democratic Republic of the Congo
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| Garamba National Park |
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201. Democratic Republic of the Congo
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| Salonga National Park |
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202. Democratic Republic of the Congo
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| Okapi Wildlife Reserve |
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203. Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church
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205. Kronborg Castle (Kronborg Slot)
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210. Sangay National Park
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| Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca |
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| Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis |
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214. Old City (Coptic Cairo)
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| Historic Cairo |
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| Memphis and its Necropolis - the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur |
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| Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae |
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218. Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan)
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| Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley) |
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219. Joya de Ceren Archaeological Site
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Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn |
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221. Simien National Park
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222. Churches of Lalibela
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| Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar Region |
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| Lower Valley of the Awash |
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226. Omo National Park and River
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| Lower Valley of the Omo |
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| Harar Jugol, the Fortified Historic Town |
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231. Petajavesi Old Church
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232. Verla Groundwood and Board Mill
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233. Burial Site of Sammallahdenmaki
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| Bronze Age Burial Site of Sammallahdenmäki |
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| The Finnish Kvarken Archipelago and Swedish High Coast |
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235. Cathedrale de Chartres
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| Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay |
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237. Versailles Palace (Chateau de Versailles)
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| Palace and Park of Versailles |
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| Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley |
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240. Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens
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| Amiens Cathedral |
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| Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments - including Roman theater, arena or amphitheater, Alyscamps (Roman necropolis) and the Thermae of Constantine. |
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| Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay |
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243. Chateau de Fontainebleau
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| Roman Theatre and its Surroundings and the "Triumphal Arch" of Orange |
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245. Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans
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246. Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe
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| Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe |
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| Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve |
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| Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d'Alliance in Nancy |
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| Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct) |
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| Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Remi and Palace of Tau, Reims |
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252. Left Bank (Rive Gauche)
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253. Cathedrale St-Etienne
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254. St. Benezet Bridge (Pont d'Avignon)
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| Historic Centre of Avignon: Papal Palace, Episcopal Ensemble and Avignon Bridge |
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256. Carcassonne Medieval City
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| Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne |
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258. Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon)
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259. The Routes of Santiago de Compostela
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| Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion |
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The Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes |
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| Provins, Town of Medieval Fairs |
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| Le Havre, the City Rebuilt by Auguste Perret |
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| Bordeaux, Port of the Moon |
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| Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda |
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| James Island and Related Sites |
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| Stone Circles of Senegambia - Sine Ngayène, Wanar, Wassu and Kerbatch |
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268. Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery
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269. The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta
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| Aachen Cathedral - The church was the coronation site for 30 German Kings and 12 queens from the years 936 to 1531 and is the burial site for Charlemagne. |
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| The largest remaining Romanesque church and the final burial location for 8 German Emperors and 3 Empresses. |
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| The Baroque palace and gardens were the home for 6 Prince-Bishops of Wurzburg. The palace contains many grand frescoes by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. |
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| Pilgrimage Church of Wies - An oval oval church, built in the late 1740s to house a wooden figure of Christ that began to weep, and therefore many made pilgrimages to see it. |
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275. Schloss Augustusburg
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| Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at Brühl - Schoss Augustusburg was built in the baroque style in 1728 by the Archbishop-Elector of Cologne, and almost immediately resdesigned. It was restored after the damage of WWII with Baroque and Rococo interiors. Falkenlust was built immediatley after only a mile away by the same Arch-Bishop in the style of the Amalienburg hunting lodge. A baroque park stands between the two palaces. |
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276. St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Michael's Church at Hildesheim
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| St Mary's Cathedral and St Michael's Church at Hildesheim - St. Mary's is a romanesque church built around 1020 and contains the sarcophagus of St. Godehard, the patron saint of traveling merchants. St. Michael's was built as a Benedictine monastery around the same time and is a perfect example of Ottonian style. During the reformation it became a Protestant property, but somehow the monks remain until this day. Both were completely destroyed in WWII, except for the medieval rose bush at St. Mary's, which still blooms to this day. |
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Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier -
The Roman Ampitheatre
Moselle Bridge - oldest standing bridge in Germany. Its stone pillars date from the 2nd century AD.
Barbara Baths
Igel Column - a 23 meter high roman tomb in the Igel municipality.
Porta Nigra - nicely preserved Roman city gate, although with an unfinished tower, later served as a church.
Imperial Baths (Kaiserthermen) - Third largest bath complex from the Roman era, with three sections (hot, warm, cold).
Aula Palatina (Konstantin Basilika) - Served as a throne hall for the Roman Emporer, archbishop residence, 17th century palace, Napoleanic and the Prussian Army Barraks and then a Protestant church. Bombed in WWII it has been restored.
Cathedral of St Peter - Begun in roman times, and rather than demolishing and starting again, has had numerous, interesting additions from many eras.
Church of Our Lady (Liebfrauenkirche) - earliest example of German Gothic Architecture, built in the form of a Greek Cross with excellent carving details. |
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Frontiers of the Roman Empire - in England and Germany:
Hadrians Wall - The 70 mile wall was built as a frontier between the subdued Britannia and the unconquered Picts. Built around 177 AD it travels from the Atlantic Ocean at Solway Firth inlet almost to the North Sea, stopping just short at Wallsend (appropriately enough), going through Standwix, Castleteads, Great Chesters, Houseteads and Chesters.
The Upper Germanic Limes - A remarkable line of frontier forts to divide the Romans from the unconquered Germanic tribes starts at Rheinbrohl across the Taunus mountains to the river Main, then along the Main to Miltenberg, then to Osterburken and Lorch. |
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279. Lubeck Altstadt (Lubeck Oldtown)
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Hanseatic City of Lübec - in particular:
Burgkloster (Katharinenkirche) - Built by the Franciscan monastery the church was built in the 1400s and contains Tintoretto's Resurrection of Lazarus.
Petrikirche (Dom zu Lübeck) - Begun in 1173 and completed in 1341, this gothic brick church was built under Catholic purview, but is now a Lutheran church. It was partially destroyed in WWII but has been restored.
Marienkirche - At 406 ft., St. Mary's is one of the tallest churches in Germany. Begun around 1250, the church was destroyed by fire during a bombing raid. The bells that fell from the towers still remain in the position they landed as a memorial. |
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Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin - This UNESCO site consists of 150 buildings and parks with the major facilities listed below.
Pottsdam
Palace and Park of Sansouci and Entrance Area - Frederick the Great so loved this summer palace complex that he wished to be buried here beside his beloved greyhounds. His successor had him buried elsewhere, but after German Reunification his remains were eventually returned. This huge 700 acre complex contains many buildings such as the Orgarie, the New Palace, the Roman Baths, the Chinese Teahouse, a church, and of course Schloss Sanssouci, as well as many landscaped gardens.
New Garden (Neuer Garten) - Between the park and Sanssouci these lovely gardens beside the lake of Heiliger See were walled-in during the 18th century so the king and his consort could walk without being watched by prying eyes.
Marble Palace (Marmorpalais) - a small Neo-classical marble palace alongside the lake, with lovely grounds that contain an orangey and a library building for the king?s book collection.
Chateau of Cecilienhof - Currently a hotel and museum Cecilienhof was the last palace built by the Hohenzollern dynasty. It was the location of the Potsdam conference, where Truman, Stalin and Churchill met to plan the aftermath of the demise of the Nazi government.
Babelsberg Park and Palace and Approaches - An unusual asymmetrical building built in faux English Tudor mansion is now the Pre-History Museum.
Church of the Savior (Heilandskirche) - This Neo-Gothic church's location was picked as a port in the storm for fisherman on the Havel River by Friedrich Wilhelm IV. The church stood in No Man's Land during the Cold War and went into disrepair until it was deliberately ransacked by the GDR Army. Although attempts were made by civilians to be allowed to repair the church little was accomplished until the Iron Curtain came down.
Palace and Park of Sacrow Village - A small, late baroque palace with absolute symmetry. At one time the Berlin Wall ran right through the gardens.
Kaiserbahnhof (Emperor's Train Station) - Recently restored and converted into a school for the German Rail line, it originally was built to allow Wilhelm II to visit Sansouci. It underwent many changes under the Soviet era.
Palace and Park of Lindstedt - Located within the boundaries of Sanssouci, Lidstedt was designed by Karl Schinkel. Later it belonged to the wife of the head of the German Resistance. It currently is an exhibition and lecture site.
Village of Bornstedt (Krongut Bornstedt) and landscape north of Sanssouci Park - Originally 3 different farms that were brought together to be one manor house, and then an orphanage. Nearly the entire complex burnt to the ground in 1846, and the current palace was built in Italianate style. Now the outbuildings now house a restaurant, farm shop, a glassworks, a flower shop and a baker's.
Bornstedt Church - begun in 1854 in an Italian style, it contains the epitaph of the tragic scholar Jakob Paul Freiherr von Gundling a buffoonish courtier who was buried in a wine cask.
Bornstedt Cemetery - Royal architects, landscapters and especially the Sello dynasty of court gardeners are buried here. Also Kurt von Plettenberg part of the "July 20 Plot" to assassinate Hitler.
The Seekoppel - Landscaped by Lenné in 1842 this park lies between Bornstedt Lake and the Ruinenberg.
Former Gardener's School - Lenné began this estate as a plant nursery and for training new gardeners.
Lindenallee - Originally only 700 meters long the lime tree lined way in 1769 it was extended a century later by Emil Sello
Voltaireweg - Running from SanSouci Park to New Garden it was first enjoyed by royals as a horse riding circuit in the 1700s, and later the meadows and gardens were added under the direction of Lenné.
Alexandrowka (Russian Colony) - A charming colony in the middle Potsdam built for a Russian choir based here. Highlights include a Russian Orthodox church and 13 small wooden cottages for the singers, one of which is now a museum.
The Pfingstberg and area to New Garden - This tower and pavilion was located on this site for it's excellent views and the architecture was inspired by Frederick William IV's visit to Rome.
Southern shore of the Jungfernsee - Now known as Berninistraße, this largely natural area was originally was a coffee-house, vineyard and restaurant which was then turned model villa.
Royal Forest -The area around the village of Sacrow was owned by several aristocratic families in the 19th century. It was purchased by Friedrich Wilhelm IV and converted into a Royal forest and park by Lenné.
Observatory in Babelsberg - By 1913 the Berlin Observatory, originally built well away from the city, found it could no longer stay in Berlin and moved to Bablesberg. Now the Sternwarte Observatory is part of the Potsdam Astrophysical Observatory along with the Einsteinturm.
Berlin:
Glienicke Palace and Park (Klein Glienicke) - Built for Prince Carl of Prussia in 1826 as a summer palace is most noted for gold lion fountain.
Nikolskoe - Built for Tsar Nicholas I and his German wife, the Russian country house was reconstructed in 1985 after it was destroyed in a fire.
Pfaueninsel - A small island in the Havel river, it was named after the Peacocks that inhabit it. Originally the location of a menagerie for Frederich Wilhelm II, he eventually built a small palace for his mistress. The island still contains an aviary.
Böttcherberg (Mont Böttcher) - Can't prove this or find anything on this.
Jagdschlos Glienicke - Originally a hunting lodge, this small building has gone on to be a quarantine station, a factory, an orphanage, a prince's residence, Soviet barracks, a youth hostel, squatters apartments and now offices. The building caught fire in 2003 and created extensive damage.
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281. Abbey and Altenmunster of Lorsch
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| Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch - The abbey (Kloster) was established for the Benedictines in the mid 700s and was the final resting place for two Frankish kings. The Torhalle (gate house) still survives from the Carolingian era in remarkably good shape. Little remains however of the rest of the abbey which lost power after 1232 when it was sold and the Cistercians arrived, and more importantly destroyed by the Spanish army in 1621. Altenmunster is another nearby abbey with nothing much left to see. |
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| Mines of Rammelsberg and Historic Town of Goslar - Mining began here as early as 300 b.c. and continued up until the 1980's. It began as a silver mine, but over the centuries extracted copper and lead as it's main targets, and over that time mined 27 tons of ore. Now it is a museum with working mine trains for giving tours. The wealth of Goslar is directly due to the adjacent mine. The town is now famous for it's nearly 1800 half timber houses from various periods still remaining from as early as the 15th century. |
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283. Maulbronn Abbey (Kloster Maulbronn)
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| Maulbronn Monastery Complex - This abbey complex was build in the mid 1100?s and contains a triple nave church, chapels and cloisters surrounded by a fortified wall. The domestic buildings such as a mill, bakery and forge are just outside the walls. After the reformation broke out it was seized by the Duke of Württemberg and turned into his private hunting lodge. Shortly afterwards it was again given a religious purpose under the protestants and still remains a seminary. |
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| Town of Bamberg - As the town was not bombed in WWII, Bamberg has many medieval churches still standing, including the Bamberg Catherderal (Dom St. Peter und St. Georg) the final resting place of Emperor Henry II. Also of great note is the Altes Rathous built on a tiny island in the river with bridges to both sides. Although UNESCO doesn't mention it, Bamberg is also famous for the nine breweries and the interesting beers they make. |
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| Collegiate Church, Castle, and Old Town of Quedlinburg (1994) - The Collegiate Church of St Servatius was founded on the hill at the request of Otto the First's mother Mathilde. The Free Secular Imperial Abbey created a haven for unmarried or widowed wealthy women, without requiring them to take vows to any particular order. The castle on the other side of the hill is crumbling. The old town is filled with half-timbered houses, not all of which are in good repair. The town's imperfections seem to be part of its charm. |
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286. Volklingen Ironworks
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| Völklingen Ironworks - The giant echoing buildings became silent when iron production came to a halt in 1986. Smelting began in Völklinger Hütte' in 1883 and the 6ha area is the only complete smelting facility still in existence in the western world. Now it is a museum with guided tours available. |
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287. Messel Pit Fossil Site
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| Messel Pit Fossil Site - Near the city of Darmstadt is the largest site of intact fossils in the world. The shell oil lake bed has an incredible array of Eocene life forms so well in tact that many of the insects are still brightly colored, and hair and feathers remain on many other organisms. Over 1000 different species have been excavated including insects, bats, miniature horses, primates, turtles, frogs and the Messel giant ant. |
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288. Bauhaus Dessau Foundation
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| Bauhaus and its Sites in Weimar and Dessau - The Bauhaus School of Design (Statatliches Bauhaus) began in Weimar under Walter Gropius. The concept of the school was to mix architecture with the applied arts. It created a style that was spare, functional, and geometric and was a major influence on what is now called Modern Architecture. When the Nationalists came to power in 1924 funding for the school was cut and the school moved to Dessau. The five locations listed on the UNESCO world heritage are the Main Building, the Van-de-Velde Building and the Haus am Horn in Weimar and The Bauhaus and Masters Houses (Feininger, Muche-Schlemmer, Klee-Kandinsky and the Gropius Houses) in Dessau. |
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289. Cologne Cathedral (Dom)
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| Cologne Cathedral - Work began in 1248 on this most Gothic of Cathedrals, the east section was opened in 1322 and building on the Kolner Dom continued until the around 1500 and left unfinished for another 400 years. An accidental discovery of the original plan prompted a new interest in the building and funds were raised and work resumed in 1842. For several years it was the largest structure in the world. And it remains one of the largest churches in the world. It was added List in Danger by UNESCO by the building of 4 high rise buildings less than a mile away that would ruin the distinctive skyline of the area and its visual integrity. |
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290. The Luther Memorials in Eisleben and Wittenberg
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| Luther Memorials in Eisleben and Wittenberg - Although there seems to be some doubt as to the authenticity of the actual buildings, there is no doubt that the locations of Luther's actions are historically important. As these locations have long been a place of pilgrimage there have been museums in both cities for a long time. In Eisleben the house where he was born and another where he died have been declared WH sites. In Wittenberg both churches (Town Church & Castle Church) where Luther is to have posted his "95 Theses" and started the Reformation are also sites. Also in Wittenberg is Lutherhalle, his former residence and now museum, and the house of Melanchthon Luther's closest ally and associate. |
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Classical Weimar - Weimar has two different sets of WH sites based on an artistic movement, the first being the Bauhaus movement and the second being from Wiemar Classicism. Duchess Anna Amalia and her son Karl August's patronage drew many great writers and philosophers to Weimar.
Goethe's House - The home Goethe and his wife Christine lived in for nearly 50 years has been well preserved and was a gift from Karl Augustus. It contains a museum of Weimar Classicism and the people of that era.
Schiller's House - The house contains the original furnishings from the 3 years that Schiller lived here and wrote William Tell, with a museum attached.
City Church, Herder House and the Old High School - The City Church (aka St. Peter und St. Paul). Herder and his sizeable family inhabited the superintendent's quarters behind the vicarage. The Old High School was built in 1716 as a simple baroque building with entered by a double flight of stairs.
City Castle ( aka the Residential Palace or Schlossmuseum) - Rebuilt for Karl Augustus in a Neo-Classical style as befits Weimar Classicism, the museum has many original furnishing for its grand rooms and excellent artwork from the time period.
Widow's Palace (Wittumspalais) - The Dowager Anna Amalia's house became a meeting place for Goethe and his contemporaries to discuss the values of the day.
Duchess Anna Amalia Library - Anna Amalia converted the Green Palace into a library and opened it to the public in the early 18th century. This amazing library caught fire in 2004 and half of the one million items were destroyed. The library opened again in 2007, but they expect it to take to 2015 to finally finish the restoration.
Princes' Tomb and Historic Cemetery - An tree lined avenue leads to the Ducal Vault, which had originally been built for royalty, but was later made the final resting place for Goethe and Schiller and other of Weimar's illustrious citizens.
Park on the Ilm with Roman House, Goethe's Garden House and Garden - Nature and classical art merge in this park planned by Goethe. The Garden house was Goethe's residence before the house on Frauenplan was built for him, and used it as a summer house and inspiration for his poems until his death. His Star garden was arranged with a combination of practicality and aesthetics, including orchards and vegetable plots with flower gardens with a star formation path as its centerpiece.
Castle, Orangery and Castle Park Belvedere - The Belevedere Castle was built by Ernst August. Recently restored it now contains a museum, with exhibits on hunting and gardening and art and porcelain. Attached is an English style park and an orangery for winter gardening.
Castle and Castle Park Tiefurt - Built on the banks of the River Ilm, Tiefurt was the residence for Constatin, the younger brother of Karl August.
Castle and Castle Park Ettersburg - The Ettersburg Palace complex consists of the old palace itself, the adjacent church, and the new palace in front, and was a royal summer residence. In the early 20th century it became a school. But went unused and fell into disrepair. It has recently been opened for concerts and theatre performances. |
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292. Museumsinsel (Museum Island)
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294. Monastic Island of Reichenau
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295. Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Worlitz
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296. Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen
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300. Bremen Town Hall (Rathaus)
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Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions
Elmina Castle, Elmina
Fort Saint Antony, Axim
English Fort (Fort Vrendenburg), Komenda
Fort Metal Cross, Dixcove
Fort San Sebastian, Shama
Fort Batenstein, Butri
Fort St. Jago (Fort Conraadsburg), Elmina
Fort Amsterdam, Abandze
Fort Patience (Fort Leysaemhyt), Apam
Cape Coast Castle, Cape Coast
Fort Good Hope (Fort Goedehoop), Senya Beraku |
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305. Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae
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306. Acropolis (Akropolis)
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311. Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika
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| Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus - |
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| Monasteries of Daphni, Hosios Loukas and Nea Moni of Chios |
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| Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos |
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| Archaeological Site of Aigai |
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| Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns |
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| Historic Centre (Chorá) with the Monastery of Saint John "the Theologian" and the Cave of the Apocalypse on the Island of Pátmos |
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| Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua |
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325. Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
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| Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve |
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| National History Park - Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers |
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327. San Paolo fuori le Mura
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| Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura |
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330. Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve
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| Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve |
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Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue |
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| Old Village of Hollókö and its Surroundings |
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333. Aggtelek National Park
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| Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst |
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| Millenary Benedictine Abbey of Pannonhalma and its Natural Environment |
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335. Hortobagy National Park
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| Hortobágy National Park - the Puszta |
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336. Sopianae cemetery at Pecs
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| Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs (Sopianae) |
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| Fertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape |
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| Tokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape |
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339. Thingvellir National Park
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| Þingvellir National Park |
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344. Monuments at Mahabalipuram
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| Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram |
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346. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Manas Wildlife Sanctuary |
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347. Kaziranga National Park
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| Kaziranga National Park |
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348. Keoladeo National Park
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| Keoladeo National Park |
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| Churches and Convents of Goa |
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| Khajuraho Group of Monuments |
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| Great Living Chola Temples |
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| Group of Monuments at Pattadakal |
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356. Sundarbans National Park
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| Sundarbans National Park |
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| Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks |
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358. Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
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| Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi |
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| Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi |
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| Mountain Railways of India |
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| Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya |
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363. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
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| Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka |
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| Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park |
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365. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
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| Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) |
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366. Red Fort (Lal Quila)
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| Red Fort Complex |
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| Borobudur Temple Compounds |
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368. Komodo National Park
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| Komodo National Park |
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| Prambanan Temple Compounds |
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370. Ujung Kulon National Park
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| Ujung Kulon National Park |
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371. Sangiran Museum and Early Man Site
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| Sangiran Early Man Site |
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372. Lorentz National Park
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| Lorentz National Park |
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| Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra |
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374. Imam Square (Meidan Emam)
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| Meidan Emam, Esfahan |
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378. Ancient Bam (Arg-e Bam)
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| Bam and its Cultural Landscape |
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| Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne |
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| White City of Tel-Aviv -- the Modern Movement |
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| Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba |
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| Incense Route - Desert Cities in the Negev (Haluza, Mamshit, Avdat and Shivta) |
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389. Rock Drawings in Valcamonica
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| Rock Drawings in Valcamonica |
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390. Santa Maria delle Grazie
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| Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie with "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci |
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Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura |
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Historic Centre of Florence |
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Venice and its Lagoon |
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| Historic Centre of San Gimignano |
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| The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera |
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1. City of Vicenza
2. Villa Trissino, now Trettenero, Cricoli - Cricoli
3. Villa Gazzotti Grimani - Bertesina
4. Villa Almerico Capra, called "La Rotonda" - Vicenza
5. Villa Angarano - Bassano
6. Villa Caldogno - Caldogno
7. Villa Chiericati - Grumolo delle Abbadesse
8. Villa Forni Cerato - Montecchio Precalcino
9. Villa Godi - Lonedo di Lugo Vicentino
10. Villa Pisani - Bagnolo di Lonigo
11. Villa Poiana - Poiana Maggiore
12. Villa Saraceno - Agugliaro
13. Villa Thiene - Quinto Vicentino
14. Villa Trissino - Sarego
15. Villa Valmarana - Bolzano Vicentino
16. Villa Valmarana - Monticello Conte Otto
17. Villa Badoer called "La Badoera" - Fratta Polesine
18. Villa Barbaro - Maser
19. Villa Emo - Vedelago
20. Villa Zeno - Cessalto
21. Villa Foscari, called "La Malcontenta" - Mira
22. Villa Pisani - Montagnana
23. Villa Cornaro - Piombino Dese
24. Villa Serego - San Pietro in Cariano
25. Villa Piovene - Lugo Vicentino |
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| Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta |
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Historic Centre of Naples |
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Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna
Mausoleum of Galla Placida
Church of St. Vitale
Neonian Baptistry
Archiepiscopal Chapel
Basilica of St. Apollinaire Nuovo
Arian Baptistry
Mauseoleum of Theodoric
Basilica of St. Apollinare in Classe |
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404. Historic Centre of the City of Pienza
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| Historic Centre of the City of Pienza |
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405. The Trulli of Alberobello
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| The Trulli of Alberobello |
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406. Royal Palace (Palazzo Reale)
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| 18th-Century Royal Palace at Caserta with the Park, the Aqueduct of Vanvitelli, and the San Leucio Complex |
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| Archaeological Area of Agrigento |
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Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata |
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409. The Botanical Garden (Orto Botanico)
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| Botanical Garden (Orto Botanico), Padua |
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| Cathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, Modena |
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Costiera Amalfitana |
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| Portovenere, Cinque Terre, and the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto) |
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Residences of the Royal House of Savoy
Turin: Palazzo Reale, Palazzo Chiablese, Royal Armory & Royal Library, Palazzo della Prefettura, State Archives, Former Military Academy, Riding school and stables, Mint [Regia Zecca], Façade of the Royal Theatre, Palazzo Madama, Palazzo Carignano, Castello del Valentino & the Villa della Regina
Castello di Rivoli in Rivoli
Castello di Moncalieri in Moncalieri
Castello di Venaria & Castello della Mandria in Venaria Reale
Palazzina di Stupinigi in Stupinigi
Castello di Agliè in Agliè
Castello di Racconigi in Racconigi
Pollenzo Estate in Bra
Castello di Govone in Govone |
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415. Villa Romana del Casale
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| Villa Romana del Casale |
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| Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia |
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417. Parco Nazionale del Cilento e Vallo di Diano
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| Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park with the Archeological sites of Paestum and Velia, and the Certosa di Padula |
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| Historic Centre of Urbino |
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419. Hadrian's Villa (Villa Adriana)
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| Villa Adriana (Tivoli) |
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420. Basilica di San Francesco
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| Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco and Other Franciscan Sites |
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422. Aeolian Islands
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| Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands) |
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Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto in South-Eastern Sicily - Caltagirone, Militello Val di Catania, Catania, Modica, Noto, Palazzolo, Ragusa and Scicli. |
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425. Sacri Monti (Sacred Mountains)
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| Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy |
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| Etruscan Necropolises of Cerveteri and Tarquinia |
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| Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica |
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| Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli |
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| Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area |
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431. Himeji Castle (Himeji-jo)
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| Himeji-jo |
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| Shirakami-Sanchi: Shirakami Mountain Range in Akita and Aomori Prefectures protected forests of virgin beeches. |
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| Yakushima - An island of ancient forests known for the great amount of precipitation it recieves each year (up to 400 inches). |
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Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)
Kamowakeikazuchi-jinja (Kamigamo shrine), Kamomioya-jinja (Shimogamo Shrine), Kyo-o-gokoku-ji (To-ji), Kiyomizu-dera, Enryaku-ji, Daigo-ji, Ninna-ji, Byodo-in, Ujigami-jinja, Kozan-ji, Saiho-ji, Tenryu-ji, Rokuon-ji (Better known as Kinkakuji), Jisho-ji (Better known as Ginkakuji), Ryoan-ji , Hongan-ji and Nijo-jo (Nijo Castle). |
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| Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama |
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| Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) |
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437. Itsukushima Shinto Shrine
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| Itsukushima Shinto Shrine |
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| Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara |
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| Shrines and Temples of Nikko |
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Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
Gusuku is the Okinawan word for castle. The remains or reconstructions of the castles of the Ryukyu, an independent kingdom, which were built close to a thousand years ago.
* Agena gusuku
* Chibana gusuku
* Chinen gusuku
* Itokazu gusuku
* Katsuren gusuku
* Kyan gusuku
* Nakagusuku
* Nakijin gusuku
* Sashiki gusuku
* Shuri Castle (Reconstruction)
* Urasoe gusuku (Reconstruction)
* Zakimi gusuku |
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| Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range - three sacred sites, Yoshino and Omine, Kumano Sanzan, and Koyasan and the pilgrimage routes |
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442. Shiretoko National Park
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| Shiretoko |
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Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape:
Consists of Ginzan Sakunouchi (area once fenced to protect it from feuding warlords containing mines and support facilities), the Daikansho Site or Magistrates Office, three 16th century mountain fortresses of Yataki-jô, Yahazu-jô Site, and Iwami-jô, Ômori-Ginzan the mining town nearby, Miyanomae the silver refining site, House of the Kumagai Family, Rakan-ji Gohyakurakan temple, two roads leading to port towns (Iwami Ginzan Kaidô Tomogauradô &Iwami Ginzan Kaidô Yunotsu-Okidomaridô) and the three port towns of Tomogaura, Okidomari & Yunotsu. |
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444. Old City of Jerusalem
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| Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls |
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447. Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a)
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| Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) |
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448. The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
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| Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi |
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| Petroglyphs within the Archaeological Landscape of Tamgaly |
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| Lake Turkana National Parks |
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451. Mount Kenya National Park
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| Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest |
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| Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape |
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455. Old City Riga (Vecriga)
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| Historic Centre of Riga |
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460. Qadisha (Kadisha) Valley
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| Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab) |
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462. Curonian Spit / Kursiu Nerija National Park
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| Curonian Spit |
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463. Kernave Museum-Reserve
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| Kernave Archaeological Site |
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City of Luxembourg: its Old Quarters and Fortifications |
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465. Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve
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| Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve |
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| Royal Hill of Ambohimanga |
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| Rainforests of the Atsinanana - 13 separate areas in the Marojejy, Masoala, Zahamena, Ranomafana, Andringitra & Andohahela National Parks. |
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468. Lake Malawi National Park
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| Lake Malawi National Park |
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470. Gunung Mulu National Park
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| Gunung Mulu National Park |
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471. Kinabalu National Park
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| Kinabalu Park, Malaysia |
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474. Bandiagara Cliffs (Dogon Country)
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| Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons) |
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477. Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
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| Hal Saflieni Hypogeum |
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478. Mnajdra Megalithic Temples
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| Megalithic Temples of Malta - including the ?gantija Temples on Goza, and the Maltese Temples of Hagar Qim, Mnajdra, Tarxien, Ta'Hagrat and Skorba. |
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479. Arguin Bank National Park
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| Banc d'Arguin National Park |
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480. Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata
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| Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata |
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Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco
This is a very ambiguous listing, and other than the Templo Mayor, I can find no absolute landmarks included in the Historic Centre. However, Xochimilco is a nearby village that still retains some of the canals and islands constructed by the Aztecs and the floating gardens still used today for flower and vegetable production. |
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Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán
Once again UNESCO has left it ambiguous as to what consists of the Historic Centre, but the city is recognized for it's grid pattern and colonial buildings. Monte Alban is perhaps the greatest Zapotec archaeological sites and was practically abandoned by the 7th century. |
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| Historic Centre of Puebla - including old archbishop's palace and many of the tile-covered houses. |
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485. National Park of Palenque
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| Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque - is a Mayan archealogical site with exceptionally well preserved buildings that were hidden for nearly 1000 years by the jungle. |
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| With mysterious origins this temple complex began around 200 BC, but became the major metropolis of the area several hundred years later. It was mysteriously abandoned and possibly ruined by its own peoples around 650 AD. Later on the Aztecs later considered it a sacred site built by giants. |
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487. Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
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| Sian Ka'an - Containing 1700 square miles of tropical forests, mangroves and marshes and 69 miles of coral reef and 23 Mayan site, this protected area is important to migrating birds, turtles and manatees. |
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| Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines - Guanajuato developed as silver mines were discovered in the area. The city was built over tunnels for the river to run through, but since the nearby dam was built these have been turned into roadways. With the wealth of silver, the town built many imposing buildings in colonial style. UNESCO mentions no particular silver mine. |
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Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza - Built by the Maya, Chichen-Itza was a bustling population center by 600 AD, but according to Mayan chroniclers the Toltec took power around 987 and new buildings were introduced in a mix of both styles. Chichen- Itza has the main components exemplifying Native Mexican construction of the times, with a pyramid, ball court, observatory, cenote, temples and market. Although not completely abandoned, the population diminished after revolts and wars around 1221, and the Spanish wanted to make it their capitol until the Mayans revolted and the Spanish retreated. |
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| Historic Centre of Morelia - UNESCO states "Built in the 16th century, Morelia is an outstanding example of urban planning which combines the ideas of the Spanish Renaissance with the Mesoamerican experience. Well-adapted to the slopes of the hill site, its streets still follow the original layout. More than 200 historic buildings, all in the region's characteristic pink stone, reflect the town's architectural history, revealing a masterly and eclectic blend of the medieval spirit with Renaissance, Baroque and neoclassical elements. " |
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| El Tajin, Pre-Hispanic City - The Totonac city had a population of 25,000 people in 4 square mile area and was at its height at the first millennium. The most famous building is the Pyramid of the Niches, with 365 niches, representing the days of the year. Also in the compound are several more temples and a couple of ballcourts. |
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| Historic Centre of Zacatecas - The city was founded after silver was discovered nearby, which explains the unusual location for such a large city at 8000 feet built amidst the steep hillsides of a narrow valley. The rich inhabitants built many baroque limestone buildings, including mansions, churches, convents and public buildings. The cathedral is one of Mexico's best examples of Churrigueresque style, the Spanish Baroque style known for it's extreme florid detailing. |
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| Rock Paintings of the Sierra de San Francisco - 250 prehistoric cave painting sites around the municipality of Mulege. The well preserved paintings on the roofs and walls of the rock shelters tend to be in red and black paint, with humans with raised arms, animals or complex geometric signs that might indicate intricate social patterns or concepts. |
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| Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino - Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve is a 9,000 square mile protected area in the middle of the peninsula of Baha California and the 5 miles of waters on both the Pacific side and the gulf side. This includes the Laguna Ojo de Liebre and Laguna San Ignacio known as winter breeding areas for Grey Whales. These waters are also important habitat for Blue Whales, seals, sea lions and sea turtles. The land across the baha is home to bighorn sheep, antelope, osprey, heron and other birds. |
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Earliest 16th-Century Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl - Although UNESCO sites 14 monasteries, it seems they can't decide on the last one, and they are certainly not all on the slope of the volcano Popcatepetl. None the less here is the list of the monasteries with the last two with asterisks being the ones that UNESCO seems to be confused about.
1. San Mateo Apostol in Atlatlauhcan
2. Catedral de la Asuncion in Curenavaca
3. San Juan Bautista in Tetela del Volcán
4. Ex-convent de la Asuncion de la Virgen in Yautepec
5. Santiago Apóstol in Ocuituco
6. Ex-Convent Dominico de la Natividad in Tepoztlán
7. San Juan Bautista in Tlayacapan
8. San Guillermo in Totolapan
9. Santo Domingo in Yecapixtla
10. Inmaculada Concepción in Zacualpan de Amilpas
11. Ex-convent of San Andrés Apóstol in Calpan
12. Convent of San Francisco in Huejotzingo
13. Ex-convent Asunción de Nuestra Senora in Tochimilco
14. Santo Domingo de Guzmán in Hueyapan*
15. Santo Domingo in Oaxtepec* |
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| Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro - This zone "covers 4 sq. Km, with 203. There are 1400 designated monuments, of which twenty are religious and fifteen used for public services." The Convento de la Cruz, San Antonio, El Carmen Convent, the Jesuit College, Santa Clara, Santa Rosa, Santa Teresa convent, Congregation of Guadalup, Santo Doming and the Aquaduct are mentioned by name in the nomination document. |
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| Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal - One of the most intriguing Mayan sites, Uxmal was built in the late-classic era and may have been home to as many as 25,000 people. It appears the population began to dwindle after 1200 AD, but wasn't completely abandoned until after the Spanish arrived. The most well known buildings are the Great Pyramid, the Magician's Pyramid (built in an oval pattern), the Quadrangle and the Dovecote. Some of the ruins have been completely restored, while others have been left in semi and completely overgrown state. |
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| Hospicio Cabañas, Guadalajara - aka Instituto Cultural Cabans, this is tha largest colonial building in the Americas. It was designed to function as a multipurpose compound for a hospice, almshouse, workhouse and orphanage which it continued to be until the late 70's when it was turned into a school for the performing arts. The structure has 23 courtyards, a domed chapel, frescoes by Jose Clemente Orozco and built on one level to facilitate movement of the invalid, aged and very young. |
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| Archeological Zone of Paquimé, Casas Grandes - Paquime or Casas Grandes started out as approximately 20 house groups on a single level by peoples still unidentified. It appears the whole adobe structures were rebuilt around the 14th century into multi-level "apartment" buildings, some as tall as 5 stories with walls as deep as 5 feet thick. An intricate system brought water from 8 km away and another system to drained waste water. An unusual find at this site are the round rooms used for rearing Macaws, probably for trade. The population peaked at about 3000 people, before fire destroyed it and the people disappeared. |
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| Historic Monuments Zone of Tlacotalpan - In the 18th & 19th centuries Tlacotalpan was was one of the most important port cities in the Americas and it's situation on the very wide Paploapan river was instrumental. During this time the sugar and cotton plantation owners built many modest colonnaded houses in bright Caribbean colors. When the railroads usurped transport by river, the town lost it's importance, and was left behind which has helped preserve the large number of historic buildings. The town still retains this sleepy feeling to this day. |
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501. Archaeological Zone of Xochicalco
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| Historic Fortified Town of Campeche - British and Dutch government condoned buccaneers were a constant threat to this extremely important timber and dye port. In 1663 these marauders attacked the city and massacred as many residents as they could. This attack led to the walled fortification of the city, with its eight bastions and 2500 meters of wall. |
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| Ancient Maya City of Calakmul, Campeche - Only 30 miles from the Guatemalan border, Calakmul is one of the largest Mayan cities yet discovered with over 6000 structures, of which only a fraction have been excavated. The Mayan also built canals and reservoirs for the population of 50,000 inhabitants. The largest pyramid in Mexico is located here. Although the site is large in landmass and number of structures, the chalky limestone that the Mayan used for their more intricate carvings has deteriorated beyond recognition for most of the site and the jade objects have been moved to safer locations. |
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| Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro - Missions of Jalpan, Conca, Tilaco, Tancoyol and Landa de Matmoros were built by by friar Juniparo Serra (later to found San Diego California and recently sainted himself). These missions were built several hundred years later than the conquer of Mexico and are less fortress like than those built earlier. These missions have a more welcoming facade, and have incorporated native influences into their designs. |
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505. Museo Casa Luis Barragan
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| Luis Barragán House and Studio - This reservations required Museum of Luis Barragan's 1947 house shows his architectural interests at the time. Barragan used the location of a house as an architectural element and didn't use blue or green in the house, but brought them in from use of glass to see the gardens and sky. This 3 story house is also noted for Barragan's freedom from preconception with doors of varying height in atypical locations. Also interesting are the motifs and paintings to keep the visual interest. |
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Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California - The Sea of Cortez is habitat to one-third of the world?s marine mammal species, 170 birds, and over 900 species of fish. The general locations are:
Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California Flora and fauna protected area
Baja California - all 244 islands located within the gulf where development is heavily regulated.
Upper Gulf of California and Colorado River Deltan Biosphere reserve
Isla San Pedro Mártir - a steep cliffed island in the middle of the Gulf, that was used as a guano gathering site. The Mexican government declared it a biosphere in 2003.
El Vizcaino Biosphere reserve - already a world heritage site unto itself (see above)
Bahia de Loreto National Park - In 1996 the 2,065 sq. kilometer park was created ranging from Isla Coronado in the north to Isla Catalana in the south and is especially important as nesting habitat for sea turtles.
Cabo Pulmo National Park - located on the east cape region, only 60 miles north of Los Cabos and was designated as a National Marine Park in 1995 and includes important coral reefs for the local species of fish.
Cabo San Lucas Flora and fauna protected area - no documentation found for this
Marias Islands Biosphere Reserve - A chain of four islands that began serving as a penal colony since 1905. Unlike prisons, the prisoners of a colony are required to shelter and feed themselves. However heavy abuses were a constant problem, and prisoners were forced into hard labor on the salt flats on the islands. As a penal colony the islands have had very little development and no tourism. The government had been taking steps to close the colony and clean up the environment, but prison conditions on the Mexican mainland required the returning prisoners. The islands are home to the endangered Tres Marias Raccoon and Tres Marias Cottentail, as well as birds and marine life.
Isabel Island National Park - a tiny island between the Isla Marias and the mainland, with a salty crater lake in the middle and known for it's tremendous bird populations. It is home to 90% of the worlds Heerman's Gulls, along with such species Red Footed Boobys, Frigatebirds and Brown Pelicans. The Sooty Terns of the islands were almost hunted to extinction by the introduction of housecats to the island, but the situation seems to have been rectified.
Archipelago of San Lorenzo
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