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Old town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof
This medieval town on the Danube in Bavaria has many buildings of outstanding quality that bear witness to its history as a trading center and its influence on the region since the 9th century. The large number of historic buildings spans approximately two thousand years and includes ancient Roman, Romanesque and Gothic buildings. Regensburg's 11th to 13th century architecture, including the market, town hall and cathedral, still determines the character of the town, which is characterized by tall buildings, dark narrow alleys and strong fortifications. These buildings include medieval noble houses and towers, a large number of church and monastery complexes and the 12th century Old Bridge. The town is also famous for its ruins, which bear witness to its long history as one of the centers of the Holy Roman Empire that turned to Protestantism.
Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier
Located on the Moselle River, Trier has been a Roman colony since the 1st century AD and an important trade center since the 20th century. At the end of the 3rd century, Trier became one of the capitals of the Tetrarchy and was known as the "Second Rome". The number and quality of the existing monuments are outstanding testimonies of Roman civilization.
Great Zimbabwe National Monument
The ruins of Great Zimbabwe - according to ancient legend, the capital of the Queen of Sheba - are unique testimony to the Shona Bantu civilization from the 11th to the 15th century. The city covers an area of nearly 80 hectares and was an important trading centre, renowned since the Middle Ages.
Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor
In the Middle Ages, this natural port on Montenegro's Adriatic coast was an important center of art and commerce, with renowned schools of masonry and icon painting. An earthquake in 1979 severely damaged much of the monuments (including four Romanesque churches and the town walls), but the town has been restored with the help of UNESCO.
La Grand-Place, Brussels
The Grand Place in Brussels is a collection of public and private buildings of a highly coherent style, built mainly at the end of the 17th century. The architecture vividly reflects the social and cultural life of this important political and commercial centre at the time.
L'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre
Founded in the late Middle Ages, Lviv was a prosperous administrative, religious and commercial centre for centuries. The medieval topography of the city remains largely intact (in particular, there is evidence of the different ethnic communities that once lived there), as well as many fine Baroque and later buildings.
Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex
Tabriz has been a place of cultural exchange since ancient times, and its historical bazaar complex was one of the most important commercial centers on the Silk Road. The Tabriz Historical Bazaar complex consists of a series of interconnected, covered brick structures, buildings, and enclosed spaces used for different functions. Tabriz and its bazaar were already prosperous and famous in the 13th century, when this town in the East Azerbaijan Province became the capital of the Safavid Kingdom. The city lost its status as capital in the 16th century, but it remained an important commercial center until the end of the 18th century as the Ottoman Empire expanded its power. It is one of the most complete examples of Iran's traditional commercial and cultural system.
Archaeological Monuments Zone of Xochicalco
Xochicalco is a well-preserved fortified political, religious and commercial center built during the turbulent period between 650 and 900 AD, when the great Mesoamerican states of Teotihuacan, Monte Alban, Palenque and Tikal broke apart.
La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia
Built between 1482 and 1533 for the silk trade (hence the name Silk Exchange), this group of buildings has long been a commercial centre. It is a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture. The magnificent Sala de Contratación (Contract or Trading Hall), in particular, showcases the power and wealth of a major Mediterranean commercial city in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Former Site of Fujuxing Machinery Factory
The former site of Fujuxing Machinery Factory is located in the southeast of Hongqiao District, Tianjin, adjacent to Sanchahekou and Dahutong commercial district, covering an area of more than 630 square meters. It is the only historical relic preserved in the Santiaoshi area that reflects the formation and development process of Tianjin's machinery manufacturing industry. It is also one of the relatively complete industrial heritage sites in Tianjin.
Qianmen Street Scenic Area
Qianmen Street has a long history. As far back as the Yuan Dynasty, the avenue leading to the suburbs outside Lizheng Gate (now Qianmen) was its predecessor. In the middle of the Ming Dynasty, due to the development of commerce, markets and streets such as Fresh Fish Market, Pig (Pearl) Market, Coal Market, and Grain Store appeared on both sides of Qianmen Street, and Qianmen Street became a commercial street. The long history of Qianmen Street has created many Chinese time-honored brands here, such as Dabei Photo Studio, Laozhengxing Restaurant, Shengxifu Hat Shop, Liubiju Soy Sauce Factory, Tongrentang Pharmacy, Ruifuxiang Silk Shop, Changchuntang Pharmacy, Nei Liansheng Shoe Shop, Zhang Yiyuan Tea House, Yueshengzhai’s Sauce Meat Shop, Duyichu’s Shaomai Shop, and 16 other time-honored brands, which are located on both sides of Qianmen Street.
Clothing Street
Guiyi Street, this street with a slightly ancient name is located between the prosperous Northeast Corner and Beidaguan, parallel to Beimalu, with a total length of 800 meters. It is an ancient commercial street with a history of more than 600 years in Tianjin. It was once the cradle of Tianjin's commerce. At first, there were only Guiyi shops on Guiyi Street, hence the name. During the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, in addition to Guiyi shops, shops of silk, cotton, furs, and porcelain also developed. Especially in the early 1930s, it reached its peak and became a distribution center for silk, cloth, fur, clothing, writing instruments, stationery, Chinese medicinal materials, and daily small commodities in North China. Some time-honored brands such as Qianxiangyi, Ruifuxiang, Ruishengxiang, Yuanlong, Lao Hu Kaiwen, Lao Maosheng, etc. are concentrated on this street. The vendors here are everywhere, and it is extremely prosperous.
Times Square
Langfang Times Square is located in the central area of Langfang City, with Xinhua Road, the main artery of Langfang City, to the east, Fifth Avenue Commercial Street to the north, Water Park to the west and residential area to the south. It covers an area of 6 hectares and consists of the main square, sunken square, plastic sports field, children's playground, woods, parking lot, sunken ancillary management rooms and other parts. These parts are closely connected in layout and each has its own unique function. Together with the rippling blue waves of the water park next to the square and the pavilions and terraces, it forms a wonderful picture.