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Nice, Winter Resort Town of the Riviera
The Mediterranean city of Nice, located close to the Italian border, witnessed the evolution of a winter-weather resort due to its mild climate and its seaside location at the foot of the Alps. From the mid-18th century onwards, Nice attracted an increasing number of aristocratic and upper-class families, mainly British, who enjoyed spending the winter here. In 1832, Nice, then part of the Kingdom of Savoy-Piedmont-Sardinia, adopted an urban plan designed to attract foreigners. Soon afterwards, a 2-meter-wide seaside path, the "Promenade des Anglais", was expanded into a famous seaside promenade, known as the Promenade des Anglais after the city was ceded to France in 1860. Over the next century, the influx of more and more winter residents from other countries, especially Russia, into the city led to the development of new districts around the medieval old town. The multicultural influences of the winter residents and the desire to make the most of the local climatic conditions and landscapes shaped the urban planning and eclectic architectural style of these areas, giving the city its reputation as an international winter resort.
Canal du Midi
This 360-kilometre network of navigable waterways, connecting the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean through 328 structures (locks, aqueducts, bridges, tunnels, etc.), is one of the most outstanding civil engineering feats of the modern era. Built between 1667 and 1694, it paved the way for the Industrial Revolution. Its creator, Pierre-Paul Riquet, put a lot of thought into its design and the way it integrates with its surroundings, turning a technical achievement into a work of art.
Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment)
It covers almost 600 km of the entire Danubian frontier of the Roman Empire. The site is part of the vast Roman frontier that encircles the Mediterranean Sea. The Danubian Frontier (Western Section) reflects the specificity of this part of the Roman frontier through the selection of sites representing key elements, from roads, legionary forts and their associated settlements to small forts and temporary camps, and the relationship of these structures to the local topography.
Mount Etna
Mount Etna is an iconic attraction at the highest point of Mount Etna on the east coast of Sicily, covering an uninhabited area of 19,237 hectares. Mount Etna is the highest mountain on the Mediterranean island and the most active stratovolcano in the world. The volcano has an eruptive history dating back 500,000 years, of which at least 2,700 years of eruptive activity have been recorded. Etna's almost continuous eruptive activity continues to influence volcanology, geophysics and other earth science disciplines. The volcano also supports important terrestrial ecosystems, including endemic flora and fauna, and its activity makes it a natural laboratory for studying ecological and biological processes. The diversity and accessibility of volcanic features such as craters, cinder cones, lava flows and the Valle de Bove depression make the site a prime destination for research and education.
Kasbah of Algiers
The Kasbah is a unique medina, or Islamic city. It sits on one of the most beautiful coastal sites in the Mediterranean, overlooking an island where a Carthaginian trading post was established in the 4th century BC. There are remnants of a castle, an ancient mosque and an Ottoman-style palace, as well as remnants of a traditional urban structure linked to a deep-rooted sense of community.
Byblos
Byblos is one of the oldest Phoenician cities, the site of several civilizations. Inhabited since the Neolithic Age, it has been linked to the legends and history of the Mediterranean region for thousands of years. Byblos is also directly linked to the history and spread of the Phoenician alphabet.
The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera
This is the most remarkable and complete troglodyte settlement in the Mediterranean, perfectly adapted to the terrain and the ecosystem. The first settlements date back to the Paleolithic era, while later settlements illustrate several important stages in human history. Matera is located in the southern part of the Basilicata region.
Historic Centre of Naples
From its founding by Greek colonists in 470 BC to the present-day city, Naples has retained the imprint of the cultures that have emerged in Europe and the Mediterranean basin. This makes it a unique place with many outstanding monuments, such as Santa Chiara and the Castel Nuovo.
Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula
The Late Prehistoric rock art sites along the Mediterranean coast of the Iberian Peninsula are exceptionally large, and they vividly depict lifestyles at a critical stage in human development, with unique styles and themes.
Choirokoitia
The Neolithic site of Choirocotia dates from 7,000 to 4,000 BC and is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the Eastern Mediterranean. The remains and artifacts found at the site provide many clues to the evolution of human societies in this key region. As the site has only been partially excavated, it is an excellent archaeological reserve for future research.