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Historic Centre of Kraków
The historic centre of Kraków, Poland's former capital, lies at the foot of the Royal Wawel Castle. This 13th-century merchant town features Europe's largest market square and numerous historic houses, palaces and churches with ornate interiors. The remains of 14th-century fortifications and the medieval ruins of Kazimierz (with an ancient synagogue in the south of town), the Jagiellonian University and the Gothic cathedral where Polish kings are buried further testify to the town's fascinating history.
Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian
The remains of Diocletian's Palace, built in the late 3rd and early 4th centuries AD, can be found throughout the city. The cathedral was built in the Middle Ages using materials from ancient mausoleums. The rest of the protected area is made up of 12th- and 13th-century Romanesque churches, medieval fortifications, 15th-century Gothic palaces, and other Renaissance and Baroque palaces.
Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
There has been a fortification on the hill where Carcassonne now stands since before Roman times. Its present appearance is an outstanding example of a medieval fortified city, with its massive ramparts surrounding the citadel and surrounding buildings, streets and fine Gothic cathedral. Carcassonne is also of special importance due to the long-term restoration campaign carried out by Viollet-le-Duc, one of the founders of modern conservation science.
Bardejov Town Conservation Reserve
Bardejov is a small but well-preserved, well-structured medieval fortified town that is typical of the urbanization in the region. Among other striking features, Bardejov contains a small Jewish quarter, which is organized around a fine 18th-century synagogue.