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Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar
The two medieval towns of Wismar and Stralsund, located on the Baltic coast in northern Germany, were major trading centres of the Hanseatic League in the 14th and 15th centuries. In the 17th and 18th centuries, they became administrative and defence centres for Swedish territories in Germany. They contributed to the development of Brick Gothic architectural types and techniques in the Baltic region, as evidenced by several important brick cathedrals, Stralsund Town Hall and a range of houses for residential, commercial and craft purposes, representing its evolution over the centuries.
Historic Centre of Avignon: Papal Palace, Episcopal Ensemble and Avignon Bridge
In the 14th century, this city in southern France was the seat of the Popes. The Palais des Papes, a simple-looking fortress, beautifully decorated by Simone Martini and Matteo Giovannetti, overlooks the city, the surrounding walls and the remains of a 12th-century bridge over the Rhône. Below this outstanding example of Gothic architecture, the Petit Palais and the Romanesque Notre-Dame Cathedral form a remarkable group of monuments that testify to the dominant role Avignon played in 14th-century Christian Europe.
Vilnius Historic Centre
Vilnius was the political center of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the 13th century to the end of the 18th century, and had a profound influence on the cultural and architectural development of much of Eastern Europe. Despite invasions and partial destruction, Vilnius has preserved an impressive collection of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical buildings, as well as its medieval layout and natural environment.
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.
Historic Centre of Brugge
Bruges is an outstanding example of a medieval historic settlement that has preserved its historic structures over the centuries, with original Gothic buildings forming the town's character. As one of Europe's commercial and cultural capitals, Bruges has established cultural links with all parts of the world. It has close links with the Flemish Primitive school of painting.
Cologne Cathedral
Construction of this Gothic building began in 1248 and was completed in several stages until 1880. Over seven centuries, successive builders remained faithful to the original plan with the same faith. Cologne Cathedral is not only a masterpiece of artistic value, but also a testimony to the enduring power of Christianity in Europe.
Medieval City of Rhodes
The Knights of St. John of Jerusalem occupied Rhodes from 1309 to 1523 and set about transforming the city into a fortress. It was subsequently ruled by Turkey and Italy. The Upper Town, with the Grand Patriarch's Palace, the Great Hospital and the Street of Knights, is one of the most beautiful urban complexes of the Gothic period. In the Lower Town, Gothic buildings coexist with mosques, public baths and other buildings dating back to the Ottoman period.
Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville
Together, these three buildings form a striking monumental complex in the heart of Seville. Built between the Reconquista in 1248 and the 16th century, the Cathedral and the Alcázar are outstanding testimonies of the Almohad dynasty and Andalusian Christian civilization, with strong Moorish influences. The Giralda Tower is a masterpiece of Almohad architecture. It stands next to the cathedral, which has five naves; it is the largest Gothic building in Europe and contains the tomb of Christopher Columbus. The old Lonja, later the Archives of the Indies, houses precious documents from the archives of the American colonies.
Durham Castle and Cathedral
Durham Cathedral was built in the late 11th and early 12th centuries to house the relics of St Cuthbert (a Northumbrian preacher) and the Venerable Bede. It bears witness to the importance of the early Benedictine monastic community and is the largest and finest example of Norman architecture in England. The innovative boldness of its vaulting foreshadows Gothic architecture. Behind the cathedral stands the Castle, an ancient Norman fortress that was once the residence of the Prince-Bishops of Durham.
Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue
The Roman city of Aquincum and the Gothic Buda Castle are among the historic sites preserved here, which have had a significant impact on the architecture of various periods. It is one of the world's outstanding urban landscapes, showcasing the glorious period in the history of the Hungarian capital.
Strange Buildings and Gardens
There was a strange building in Beidaihe, which is one of the 24 scenic spots in Beidaihe. The founder of the strange building, Simpson, was a Californian in the United States. He was born in 1898 and graduated from the famous Yale University in the United States with a doctorate in forestry specializing in horticulture. In 1928, he was sent by the Methodist Episcopal Church of the United States to the Beidaihe Seaside and founded the Dongshan Horticultural Farm. He worked and lived in Beidaihe for 12 years. During this period, he introduced more than 20 kinds of excellent fruit trees such as apples, grapes, plums, and cherries, introduced excellent poultry and livestock such as Dutch dairy cows, Yorkshire pigs, and Leghorn chickens, and introduced and promoted the pioneer shrubs of greening in North China - Amorpha fruticosa. Simpson established a deep friendship with farmers and intellectuals in the Beidaihe area. He was an envoy of Sino-US friendship, a mentor of science and technology, and the founder of modern horticulture in Beidaihe. In 1936, Simpson designed a villa with a very strange appearance from the exterior to the internal structure, which was built by local architect Su Quanren. Simpson's villa is a European Gothic building. It has three floors, five roofs, seven corners and eight sides. Every corner of the roof is made of granite with pointed walls that reach up to the sky. It looks very beautiful. There are 44 doors and 46 windows in the whole building, but not a single square room. Inside the villa, there are rooms within rooms, large and small, connected to each other. If a stranger comes in, it will be difficult to find the door he just came in after turning three or two. Walking into the middle hall, there are large glass mirrors all around. Standing in the middle, there are shadows everywhere. Turning around, it is difficult to find the door to go out. There is a well in the middle of the basement. Around the wellhead, a spiral staircase is built, connecting the upper and lower parts. This well has become a natural regulator of temperature and humidity in the villa: it is used to lower the temperature in summer and increase the humidity in winter; this staircase is made of rattan and fruit tree branches. Walking up it, it flickers, is soft and trembling, which is really interesting. This bizarre villa was soon built and quickly earned the reputation of "Strange Building". In 1940, on the eve of the outbreak of the Pacific War, Dr. Simpson returned to the United States, and his "Strange Building" became even more famous. The "strange" reputation spread far and wide, becoming a magnificent and mysterious landscape in Beidaihe, attracting many tourists to come and appreciate and inspect. During the Cultural Revolution, the Strange Building was forcibly demolished. Today's Strange Building and Garden was redesigned and rebuilt in 1991 based on the architectural style of the original Strange Building. The name of the garden was written by Hua Junwu, a famous cartoonist in my country. It covers an area of 110.8 acres and the building area of the building is 999 square meters. It inherits the essence of history, draws on the strengths of the attractions inside and outside the garden, and combines new ideas of strangeness and weirdness, with a total of 99 strange and weird scenes. Inside the strange building, there are rock waterfalls, corridors and rope bridges, multiple doors and rooms, which make it difficult to distinguish between the real and the fake; there are monsters with human bodies, visitors from outer space, huge stone lampshades, beauties playing in the water; the crystal palace is crystal clear; there is fate in the mirror..., it is really incredible; in the strange garden, there are green pines and cypresses, shady trees, blooming flowers, singing birds, cascading water and springs, secret passages... In this psychedelic and colorful world, the feeling of being both real and illusory is always with you, as if you are in a colorful fairy tale world.
Santiago de Compostela (Old Town)
This famous pilgrimage site in northwestern Spain became a symbol of the Spanish Christians' fight against Islam. It was destroyed by Muslims at the end of the 10th century and completely rebuilt over the next century. With its Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architecture, Santiago's Old Town is one of the most beautiful urban areas in the world. The oldest monuments are concentrated around the Tomb of St. James and the Cathedral, which has the striking Portico of Glory.
Town Hall and Roland on the Marketplace of Bremen
The town hall and the statue of Roland on the market place in Bremen in northwestern Germany are outstanding representatives of the self-government and sovereignty of citizens, which developed in the Holy Roman Empire of Europe. The Old Town Hall was built in the early 15th century in Gothic style after Bremen joined the Hanseatic League. In the early 17th century, the building was remodeled in the so-called Weser Renaissance style. In the early 20th century, a New Town Hall was built next to the Old Town Hall as part of a complex that survived bombing during World War II. The statue is 5.5 meters high and dates from 1404.
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.
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.
Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct
Segovia's Roman aqueduct was built around 50 AD and is very well preserved. This impressive building with two levels of arches is part of the magnificent historic city of Segovia. Other important monuments include the Alcázar, which was built around the 11th century, and the 16th century Gothic Cathedral.
Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches
Built in the 11th century to protect Spanish territory from the Moors, the "City of Saints and Stones" is the birthplace of Saint Theresa and the burial place of the Grand Inquisitor Torquemada, and still retains its medieval simplicity. This purity of form can still be seen in the Gothic cathedral and the fortifications, which, with 82 semicircular towers and 9 gates, are the most complete fortifications in Spain.
Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret’s Church
The Palace of Westminster was built in 1840 on an important medieval site and is an excellent example of neo-Gothic architecture. The site also includes the medieval Perpendicular Gothic St Margaret's Chapel and Westminster Abbey, which has great historical and symbolic significance as the site where monarchs have been crowned since the 11th century.
Historic Centre of Telč
Telč is located on a hilltop and its houses were originally made of wood. After a fire in the late 14th century, the city was rebuilt in stone and fortified with a wall and a network of artificial ponds. At the end of the 15th century, the city's Gothic castle was rebuilt in the High Gothic style.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus, is an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India, incorporating themes from traditional Indian architecture. Designed by British architect FW Stevens, the building became a symbol of Mumbai as the "Gothic City" and India's major international commercial port. Construction of the terminal began in 1878 and took 10 years to complete, using Victorian Gothic design based on late medieval Italian models. Its striking stone domes, towers, pointed arches and peculiar floor plans are close to traditional Indian palace architecture. It is an outstanding example of the fusion of two cultures, with British architects working with Indian craftsmen to incorporate Indian architectural traditions and styles to create a new style that is unique to Mumbai.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus, is an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India, incorporating themes from traditional Indian architecture. Designed by British architect FW Stevens, the building became a symbol of Mumbai as the "Gothic City" and India's major international commercial port. Construction of the terminal began in 1878 and took 10 years to complete, using Victorian Gothic design based on late medieval Italian models. Its striking stone domes, towers, pointed arches and peculiar floor plans are close to traditional Indian palace architecture. It is an outstanding example of the fusion of two cultures, with British architects working with Indian craftsmen to incorporate Indian architectural traditions and styles to create a new style that is unique to Mumbai.
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.