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Historical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl
The historic city of Yaroslavl, located at the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl rivers, about 250 km northeast of Moscow, has developed into an important commercial center since the 11th century. Yaroslavl is famous for its many 17th-century churches and is an outstanding example of the urban planning reforms that Catherine II ordered for the whole of Russia in 1763. Yaroslavl has preserved some important historical buildings and has been renovated in the neoclassical style according to the radial city master plan. Yaroslavl also retains elements of the 16th-century Spassky Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in the Upper Volga region, which was built on the site of a pagan temple at the end of the 12th century but was rebuilt over time.
Protective town of San Miguel and the Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco
Built in the 16th century to protect the royal inland routes, the fortified city reached its peak in the 18th century, when many outstanding religious and civic buildings were built in the Mexican Baroque style. Some of these buildings are masterpieces of the transition from Baroque to Neoclassicism. The Temple of the Society of Jesus, 14 kilometers from town, was also built in the 18th century and is one of the finest examples of Baroque art and architecture in New Spain. It consists of a cathedral and several chapels, all decorated with paintings by Rodriguez Juárez and murals by Miguel Antonio Martínez de Pocasangre. Due to its location, San Miguel de Allende became a melting pot of cultural exchange between Spanish, Creole and Amerindian peoples, and the Temple of Jesus of Atotonilco is an outstanding example of cultural exchange between Europe and Latin America. Its architecture and interior decoration reflect the influence of the teachings of St. Ignatius de Loyola.
León Cathedral
Built between 1747 and the early 19th century, the cathedral was designed by Guatemalan architect Diego José de Porres Esquivel and embodies the transition from Baroque to Neoclassical architecture, and its style can be described as eclectic. The cathedral is characterized by its austere interiors and ample natural light. However, the vaults of the sanctuary are richly decorated. The cathedral houses important artworks, including a wooden Flemish altarpiece and paintings of the 14 Stations of the Way of the Cross by Nicaraguan artist Antonio Sarria (late 19th and early 20th centuries).
Urban Historic Centre of Cienfuegos
The colonial town of Cienfuegos was founded in 1819 on Spanish territory but was originally settled by French immigrants. It became a trading post for sugar cane, tobacco and coffee. Located on the south-central Caribbean coast of Cuba, in what was once the country's sugar cane, mango, tobacco and coffee producing region, the town initially developed in a neoclassical style. Later it became more eclectic but retained a harmonious overall townscape. Particularly interesting buildings include the Government Palace (Town Hall), the San Lorenzo School, the Diocese, the Ferrer Palace, the former College and some residences. Cienfuegos is the first architectural complex and an outstanding example of the new ideas of modern, sanitary and orderly urban planning that developed in Latin America from the 18th to the 19th century.
Old Havana and its Fortification System
Havana was founded by the Spanish in 1519. By the 17th century it had become one of the main shipbuilding centres in the Caribbean. Although today Havana is a sprawling metropolis of 2 million inhabitants, its old centre still retains interesting Baroque and Neoclassical buildings, as well as clusters of private houses with arcades, balconies, cast-iron gates and interior courtyards.
Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), author of the Declaration of Independence and the third president of the United States, was also a talented architect of neoclassical buildings. He designed Monticello (1769-1809), his plantation home, and his ideal "village of learning" (1817-26), which still serves as the center of the University of Virginia. Jefferson's use of an architectural vocabulary based on classical antiquity symbolized both the aspirations of the new American republic as the heir to European traditions and the expectations that this could be expected as the nation matured.
Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines
Guanajuato was founded by the Spanish in the early 16th century and became the world's leading silver mining centre in the 18th century. This history can be seen in its "underground streets" and "Boca del Inferno", a breathtaking mine shaft that reaches 600 meters deep. The town's exquisite Baroque and Neoclassical architecture grew out of the mining boom and influenced architecture throughout central Mexico. The churches of La Compañía and La Valenciana are considered among the most beautiful examples of Baroque architecture in Central and South America. Guanajuato has also been witness to events that changed the country's history.
Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar
Built on a hillside at the mouth of the Douro River, Porto is an exceptional urban landscape with 2,000 years of history. Its close connection to the sea has led to its constant development (the Romans named it Portus, meaning port) and its many monuments can be seen, from the Cathedral with its Romanesque choir to the Neoclassical Stock Exchange and the typical Portuguese Manueline Church of Santa Clara.
Old Town of Corfu
Located on the island of Corfu off the western coast of Albania and Greece, in a strategic location at the entrance to the Adriatic Sea, the Old Town of Corfu dates back to the 8th century BC. The city's three fortresses were designed by famous Venetian engineers and were used to protect the maritime trade interests of the Republic of Venice from the Ottoman Empire for four centuries. Over time, the forts have been repaired and partially rebuilt several times, most recently under British rule in the 19th century. The main neoclassical housing in the old town dates partly from the Venetian period and partly from later construction, especially in the 19th century. As a fortified Mediterranean port, the city and port of Corfu as a whole are known for their high degree of integrity and authenticity.
Kailuan National Mine Park Museum
Kailuan National Mine Park is located in the bustling area of the center of Tangshan City. It is one of the first national mine parks approved by the Ministry of Land and Resources in August 2005. As a large-scale industrial heritage tourism park, Kailuan National Mine Park is mainly composed of the century-old mining relics of Kailuan. The planned area of the project is 307,530.9 square meters, divided into two parts: "China Modern Industrial Expo Park" and "Ecological Leisure and Entertainment Park". After the completion of the park, it will show the "source of China's modern coal industry" as a whole. The century-old mine will be transformed into a national mine park with a strong modern atmosphere, becoming another characteristic tourism brand of New Tangshan. The main building area of Tangshan Kailuan Mine Museum is more than 7,000 square meters, with a total of five floors, four floors on the ground, and a height of 20 meters. The building is in neoclassical style, focusing on the stability and elegance of the overall style, and striving for the simplicity and neatness of the details of the line, including the choice of relief language, to ensure that it is suitable for the connotation of the industrial theme.