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Trinidad and the Valley de los Ingenios
The city was founded in the early 16th century in honor of the Holy Trinity as a bridgehead for the conquest of the Americas. Its 18th- and 19th-century buildings, such as the Palacio Brunet and Palacio Cantero, were built during the boom years of the sugar trade.
Chaco Culture
For more than 2,000 years, the Pueblo people have inhabited a large area of the southwestern United States. Chaco Canyon was the main center of the Ancestral Pueblo culture from 850 to 1250 AD and the center of ceremonial, trade, and political activity in the prehistoric Four Corners region. Chaco is known for its magnificent public and ceremonial buildings and unique architecture—it features an ancient urban ceremonial center unlike anything built before or since. In addition to Chaco Culture National Historical Park, the World Heritage Site includes Aztec Ruins National Monument and several smaller Chaco sites managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
The Porticoes of Bologna
The collection includes twelve components, including groups of porticoes and their surrounding buildings, located in the city of Bologna, built from the 12th century to the present day. These groups of porticoes are considered the most representative of the porticoes in the city, with a total length of 62 km. Some porticoes are built of wood, others of stone or brick, and others of reinforced concrete, covering roads, squares, paths and sidewalks, located on one or both sides of the street. The portico buildings in the collection do not form a structural continuum with the other buildings and therefore do not belong to complete covered walkways or passages. The porticoes were considered to be sheltered walkways and the main place of commercial activities. In the 20th century, the use of concrete allowed the traditional arched arcades to be replaced by new architectural possibilities and a new architectural language of porticoes emerged, such as the Barca area. The selected porticoes reflect different typologies, urban and social functions and time periods. Defined as private property for public use, the portico has become an expression and element of Bologna's urban identity.
Kathmandu Valley
The cultural heritage of Kathmandu Valley consists of seven groups of monuments and buildings that showcase all the historical and artistic achievements for which Kathmandu Valley is famous. These seven groups of monuments and buildings include Hanuman Dhoka Palace (Kathmandu), Patan Palace and Bhaktapur Palace, Swayambhu and Badanath Stupa and Pashupatinath and Changu Narayan Hindu Temples.
Works of Antoni Gaudí
Seven buildings built by the architect Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926) in or near Barcelona bear witness to his outstanding creative contribution to the development of architecture and building techniques in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These buildings represent an eclectic and very personal style, which was given free rein in terms of gardens, sculptures and all the decorative arts, as well as architectural design. The seven buildings are: Park Güell; Palau Güell; Casa Milà; Casa Vicens; Gaudí's work on the Nativity façade and crypt of the Sagrada Família; Casa Batlló; and the crypt of the Colonia Güell.
Longobards in Italy. Places of the Power (568-774 A.D.)
The Lombards in Italy, Sea of Power, 568-774 AD, includes seven groups of important buildings (including fortresses, churches and monasteries) from across the Italian peninsula. They bear witness to the Lombards' own unique culture in Italy, who ruled a vast territory from the 6th to the 8th centuries. The Lombards' fusion of architectural styles marks the transition from Antiquity to the European Middle Ages, drawing on the traditions of ancient Rome, the Christian spirit, Byzantine influences and Germanic northern Europe. This collection of artifacts testifies to the important role that the Lombards played in the spiritual and cultural development of Christianity in medieval Europe, especially through their support of the monastic movement.
Old Town of Lijiang
The Old Town of Lijiang has perfectly adapted to the uneven terrain of this important commercial and strategic location, retaining a high quality and authentic historical townscape. Its architecture is a striking blend of elements from many cultures over the centuries. Lijiang also has a very complex and ingenious ancient water supply system that still operates effectively today.
Site of Palmyra
Palmyra, an oasis in the Syrian desert northeast of Damascus, contains the remains of a great city and was one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. From the 1st to the 2nd century AD, Palmyra's art and architecture stood at the intersection of several civilizations, blending Greco-Roman techniques with local traditions and Persian influences.
Naumburg Cathedral
Located in the eastern Thuringian Basin, Naumburg Cathedral was founded in 1028 and is an outstanding testimony to medieval art and architecture. Its Romanesque structure is flanked by two Gothic choirs, demonstrating the stylistic shift from late Romanesque to early Gothic. The west choir dates from the first half of the 13th century and reflects changes in religious practices and the emergence of science and nature in figurative art. The choir and the life-size statues of the cathedral's founders are masterpieces of the workshop known as the "Naumburg Masters".
Central University City Campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
The complex of buildings, sports facilities and open spaces that make up the Ciudad Universidad Central campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) was created between 1949 and 1952 by more than 60 architects, engineers and artists. As a result, the campus is a unique example of 20th-century modernism, integrating urban planning, architecture, engineering, landscape design and the fine arts, with reference to local traditions, especially Mexico's pre-Hispanic history. The complex embodies universal social and cultural values and is one of the most important symbols of modernity in Latin America.
Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea
Sansa are Buddhist mountain temples found throughout the southern provinces of the Korean peninsula. The site consists of seven temples built between the 7th and 9th centuries AD, and their spatial layout presents a common characteristic unique to Korea - a "madang" (open courtyard) flanked by four buildings (a Buddhist hall, a pavilion, a lecture hall and a dormitory). They contain a large number of unique buildings, objects, documents and shrines. These mountain temples are sacred places and remain centers of faith and daily religious activities to this day.
Pasargadae
Pasargadae was the first dynastic capital of the Achaemenid Empire, founded by Cyrus II the Great in the 6th century BC in Pars, the homeland of the Persians. Its palaces, gardens and the Mausoleum of Cyrus are outstanding examples of royal art and architecture of the first phase of the Achaemenid Empire and an outstanding testimony to Persian civilization. Particularly noteworthy remains of the 160-hectare site include: the Mausoleum of Cyrus II, the defensive terrace Tal Takht, as well as the Royal Gatehouse, the Audience Hall, the residential palaces and gardens. Pasargadae was the capital of the first great multicultural empire of Western Asia. Stretching from the eastern Mediterranean and Egypt to the Indus River, it is considered the first empire to respect the cultural diversity of different peoples. This is reflected in Achaemenid architecture, which is a comprehensive representation of different cultures.
Wachau Cultural Landscape
The Wachau is a beautiful part of the Danube Valley between Melk and Krems, which preserves many traces of its evolution since prehistoric times, including architecture (monasteries, castles, ruins), urban design (towns and villages) and agricultural use (mainly grape cultivation).
Mantua and Sabbioneta
Mantua and Sabbioneta in the Po Valley in northern Italy represent two aspects of Renaissance urban planning: Mantua shows the renewal and expansion of an existing city, while Sabbioneta, 30 km away, represents the implementation of the period's theories on planning an ideal city. Mantua's layout is generally irregular, and the regular part shows different stages of development since the Roman period, including many medieval buildings, including an 11th-century rotunda and a Baroque theater. Sabbioneta was built in the second half of the 16th century under the rule of one man, Vespasiano Gonzaga Colonna, and can be described as a city of a single period, with a right-angled grid layout. Both cities bear extraordinary testimony to the urban, architectural and artistic realization of the Renaissance, and are linked by the vision and actions of the ruling Gonzaga family. The two towns are important for the value of their architecture and for their prominent role in the dissemination of Renaissance culture. The Renaissance ideals promoted by the Gonzaga family are reflected in the morphology and architecture of the towns.
Burgos Cathedral
The Church of Our Lady of Burgos was begun in the 13th century, at the same time as the Ile-de-France Cathedral, and completed in the 15th and 16th centuries. Its superb architecture and unique collection of works of art (including paintings, choir stalls, altarpieces, tombs and stained glass windows) epitomize the entire history of Gothic art.
Khajuraho Group of Monuments
The temples of Khajuraho were built during the Chandela dynasty, which reached its peak between 950 and 1050. Only about 20 temples remain; they are divided into three different groups and belong to two different religions - Hinduism and Jainism. They strike a perfect balance between architecture and sculpture. The Kandariya Temples are adorned with a large number of sculptures and are one of the greatest masterpieces of Indian art.
Shrines and Temples of Nikko
Nikko's shrines and temples and their natural surroundings have been sacred sites for centuries, renowned for their architectural and decorative masterpieces. They are closely linked to the history of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Vatican City
Vatican City is one of the most sacred places in Christendom, bearing witness to its great history and arduous spiritual undertakings. Within the borders of this small country, there is a unique collection of artistic and architectural masterpieces. At its center is St. Peter's Basilica, with its double colonnades and circular piazza, surrounded by palaces and gardens. Built on the tomb of St. Peter the Apostle, the basilica is the largest religious building in the world, a masterpiece created by Bramante, Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini and Maderno.
Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An Ancient Town is a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its architecture and street planning reflect both local and foreign influences that have combined to create this unique site.
Naval Port of Karlskrona
Karlskrona is an outstanding example of European naval town planning from the late 17th century. The original plan and many of the buildings have been preserved intact, and some facilities show its subsequent development to the present day.
Robben Island
Robben Island was used as a prison, a hospital for socially deprived groups and a military base between the 17th and 20th centuries. The island's architecture, especially that of the late 20th century, such as the maximum security prison for political prisoners, bears witness to the triumph of democracy and freedom over oppression and racism.
Costiera Amalfitana
The Amalfi Coast is a land of great beauty and natural diversity. It has been heavily settled since the early Middle Ages. There are many towns, such as Amalfi and Ravello, with significant architecture and works of art. The countryside shows the inhabitants' flexibility in using the land according to the diversity of the terrain, from terraced vineyards and orchards on the lower slopes to wide high pastures.
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement
This multinational collection of buildings, 17 buildings in seven countries, is a culmination of Le Corbusier’s work, breaking with tradition and creating a new architectural language. These buildings took half a century to build, a process Le Corbusier called “patient research.” The Town Hall Building in Chandigarh, India, the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo, Japan, the Casa de Castro de Castro in La Plata, Argentina, and the housing estate in Marseille, France, embody the 20th century Modernist movement’s solution to the challenge of inventing new building techniques to meet social needs. These creative masterpieces also bear witness to the internationalization of global architectural practice.
Aphrodisias
Located in southwestern Turkey, in the upper Molsynus River valley, the site consists of two parts: the archaeological site of Aphrodisias and the marble quarries northeast of the city. The Temple of Aphrodite was built in the 3rd century BC, and the city was founded a century later. Aphrodisias' wealth came from the marble quarries and the artworks created by its sculptors. The city streets were organized around several large civic buildings, which included temples, a theater, an agora, and two baths.
Xitie Ancient Town and Related Dharaputi Monuments
This series of heritage sites consists of three parts: the unique twin city ruins (with moats surrounding the inner and outer cities), the large-scale Khao Klang Nok, and the Khao Thamorrat Cave. The Dhārabhūti Empire flourished in central Thailand from the 6th to the 10th century. Together, these sites show its architecture, artistic traditions, religious diversity, and the influence of India on it. These traditions were transformed by the locals and developed into a unique artistic tradition, the Si Thep art school, which later influenced other civilizations in Southeast Asia.
Monastery of Batalha
The Dominican Monastery of Batalha was built to commemorate the Portuguese victory over the Castilians at the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. This was the main building project of the Portuguese monarchy over the next two centuries. Here, a highly original National Gothic style continued to evolve, heavily influenced by Manueline art, with its masterpiece the Royal Monastery being a prime example.
Abbey of St Gall
The Abbey of St. Gall is a perfect example of a Carolingian monastery and was one of the most important monasteries in Europe from the 8th century until its secularization in 1805. The library of the abbey is one of the richest and oldest in the world, containing precious manuscripts such as the earliest known architectural plans on parchment. The abbey area was rebuilt in the Baroque style between 1755 and 1768. The cathedral and library are the main features of this extraordinary complex, reflecting 12 centuries of continuous activity.
Ironbridge Gorge
The Iron Bridge is a world-renowned symbol of the Industrial Revolution. It contains all the progressive elements that contributed to the rapid development of this industrial area in the 18th century, from the mines themselves to the railway lines. The nearby Colebrookdale Blast Furnace, built in 1708, recalls the discovery of coke. The Iron Bridge was the first bridge in the world to be built with iron and had a major impact on developments in technology and architecture.
As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality
The city of As Salt is located on three densely packed hills in the Barka Highlands in west-central Jordan and is an important trade link between the eastern desert and the west. During the last 60 years of Ottoman rule, the area prospered due to the arrival and settlement of merchants from Nablus, Syria and Lebanon, who made their fortunes through trade, banking and agriculture. This prosperity attracted skilled craftsmen from different parts of the region, who worked to transform this humble rural settlement into a thriving town with a unique layout and an architectural style characterized by large public buildings and family homes built from local yellow limestone. The urban core of the site includes approximately 650 important historic buildings, which blend European Art Nouveau and neo-colonial styles with local traditions. The city's non-segregated development reflects tolerance between Muslims and Christians, who developed a tradition of hospitality, which is reflected in the Madafas (guesthouses, called Dawaween) and the social welfare system Takaful Ijtimai'. These tangible and intangible aspects emerged through the fusion of rural traditions with the practices of bourgeois merchants and artisans during the golden age of Sarthe's development, from the 1860s to the 1920s.
Medina of Tétouan (formerly known as Titawin)
Tetouan was of particular importance during the Islamic period, from the 8th century onwards, as it was the main point of contact between Morocco and Andalusia. After the Reconquista, the town was rebuilt by Andalusian refugees expelled by the Spanish. Its art and architecture show a great deal of Andalusian influence. Although one of the smallest medinas in Morocco, Tetouan is undoubtedly the most complete, and it has remained largely untouched by later outside influences.