Portovenere, Cinque Terre, and the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto)
A beautiful region along the Ligurian coast where, over centuries, people adapted to and changed the dramatic natural landscape.
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Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy
Nine mountains, each one a pilgrimage destination containing a series of richly-decorated Medieval or early-Renaissance chapels.
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Island of Saint-Louis
An important trade city under French colonial rule, still containing typical colonial architecture.
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Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata
Fortified towns from the 12th-13th centuries that were key trading posts along the Saharan caravan routes and became important religious centers.
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Historic City of Ayutthaya
A 14th-18th century city that served as a seat of the Siamese royal court and whose art and architecture show international influences.
