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Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites
James Island and associated sites bear witness to the major periods and aspects of the encounter between Africa and Europe along the Gambia River, from pre-colonial and pre-slavery times through to independence. The site is particularly relevant to the beginning and abolition of the slave trade. It also documents early access to the African interior.
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.
Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France
Santiago de Compostela was the ultimate destination for countless devout pilgrims from all over Europe in the Middle Ages. To reach Spain, the pilgrims had to pass through France, and this set of inscriptions marks the four routes they took.
Historic Site of Lyon
Lyon was founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC as the capital of the Three Gauls. Since then, it has played an important role in the political, cultural and economic development of Europe. Its urban structure and numerous exquisite historical buildings from various periods vividly demonstrate Lyon's long history.
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.
Fortress of Suomenlinna
Built by the Swedes in the second half of the 18th century on a group of islands at the entrance to Helsinki harbour, the fortress is a particularly interesting example of European military architecture of the time.
Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines
The rock salt mines in Wieliczka and Bochnia have been mined since the 13th century. This large industrial enterprise enjoys royal status and is the oldest salt mine in Europe. The site is a continuous heritage site that includes the Wieliczka and Bochnia Salt Mines and the Wieliczka Saltworks Castle. The Royal Salt Mines of Wieliczka and Bochnia show the historical stages of the development of mining technology in Europe from the 13th to the 20th century: both mines have hundreds of kilometers of galleries with artworks, underground churches and statues carved out of salt that make you feel like you are immersed in a fascinating history. The administration and technology of the salt mines are managed by the Wieliczka Saltworks Castle, which dates back to the Middle Ages and has been rebuilt many times in the course of its history.
Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž
Kroměříž is located on the site of an early ferry crossing on the Morava River, at the foot of the Hribí Mountains in central Moravia. The gardens and castle of Kroměříž are a well-preserved and complete example of a European Baroque royal residence and its gardens.
Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa
Built on volcanic rock, Arequipa's historic center is a fusion of European and indigenous building techniques and features, as exemplified by the work of colonial masters and Creole and Indian stonemasons. This combination of influences is evident in the city's solid walls, arches and vaults, courtyards and open spaces, and the elaborate Baroque decoration of its facades.
Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain
total of 17 Paleolithic Decorated Caves have been inscribed as an extension of the Altamira Caves, inscribed in 1985. The property will now be inscribed as the Altamira Caves and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain. The property represents the culmination of Paleolithic cave art, which developed throughout Europe, from the Ural Mountains to the Iberian Peninsula, from 35,000 BC to 11,000 BC. The caves are exceptionally well preserved due to their deep depths, which are protected from external climatic influences. The caves are listed as masterpieces of creative genius and the earliest artistic masterpieces of humanity. They are also listed as outstanding testimonies of a cultural tradition and outstanding examples of an important stage in human history.
White City of Tel-Aviv – the Modern Movement
Tel Aviv was founded in 1909 and developed into a metropolis during the British Mandate of Palestine. The White City was built between the early 1930s and 1950s based on the urban plan of Sir Patrick Geddes, which embodied modern organic planning principles. The buildings were designed by architects who had been trained and practiced in Europe before emigrating. They created an outstanding architectural ensemble of the Modern Movement in their new cultural context.
Archaeological Border complex of Hedeby and the Danevirke
The Hedeby archaeological site consists of the remains of a commercial centre (or trading town) with traces of roads, buildings, cemeteries and a port dating back to the 1st and early 2nd centuries AD. It was surrounded by part of the Dannevirke, a defensive line across the Isthmus of Schleswig that separated Jutland from the rest of mainland Europe. Due to its unique location between the Frankish Empire to the south and the Kingdom of Denmark to the north, Hedeby became a hub for trade between mainland Europe and Scandinavia, as well as between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Due to its rich, well-preserved archaeological material, it has become an important site for the interpretation of economic, social and historical developments in Europe during the Viking Age.
Historic City of Vigan
Founded in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of Spanish colonial town planning in Asia. Its architecture reflects a fusion of cultural elements from other parts of the Philippines, China, and Europe, resulting in a unique culture and townscape with no parallels found anywhere else in East and Southeast Asia.
Churches of Chiloé
The churches of Chiloé are unique examples of wooden church architecture in Latin America. They represent a tradition started by the Jesuit itinerant missionaries in the 17th and 18th centuries, continued and enriched by the Franciscans in the 19th century, and still flourishing today. These churches embody the intangible wealth of the Chiloé archipelago, bearing witness to the successful fusion of indigenous and European cultures, the complete integration of the architecture with the landscape and environment, and the spiritual values of the community.
Medici Villas and Gardens in Tuscany
Twelve villas and two gardens spread across Tuscany bear witness to the influence that the Medici family had on modern European culture through their patronage of the arts. Built between the 15th and 17th centuries, the villas represent an innovative system of architecture in harmony with nature, dedicated to leisure, art and knowledge. The villas embodied an innovative form and function, a new type of royal residence, distinct from the farms owned by wealthy Florentines and the military power of the baronial castles of the time. The Medici villas are the first example of the link between architecture, gardens and environment, becoming a lasting reference for royal residences in Italy and Europe. Their gardens and integration with the natural environment helped foster an appreciation for the landscape characteristics of the humanist and Renaissance periods.
L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
At the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland, remains of an 11th-century Viking settlement provide evidence of the first European presence in North America. Excavated remains of timber-framed peat-turf buildings are similar to those found in Greenland and Iceland in northern Europe.