City of Verona
A city exemplifying 2000 years of uninterrupted artistic and architectural development.
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St Kilda
An isolated island of dramatic landscapes: a nature sanctuary, with ample evidence of human fortitude in such a remote spot.
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Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch
A rare example of architecture from the Carolingian period.
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Speyer Cathedral
A landmark of Romanesque architecture dating to the 11th century.
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Pitons Management Area
A nature reserve containing two picturesque volcanic spires along with the remains of the volcano that formed them.
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Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao
A colorful, dynamic and diverse Caribbean island capital with four distinct historical districts.
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Tasmanian Wilderness
A diverse group of nature reserves that are important for biological diversity and that serve as refuge to many species endemic to Australia.
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Cultural Landscape of Sintra
A fine collection of fanciful Romantic-style palaces and castles.
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Old City of Salamanca
An ancient city with stunning architecture in Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles.
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Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
An ancient forest where Yoruba gods reside and ancient religious practices continue.
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Lake Turkana National Parks
A huge nature reserve, home to many threatened species and important fossil remains.
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La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia
A masterpiece of late-Gothic architecture, used as a trading hall in the silk trade.
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Meteora
Perched on high rocks, these monasteries served as places of retreat and prayer for monastic communities.
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Archaeological Site of Carthage
Ruins of the heart of a great trading empire and cultural hub.
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Jewish Quarter and St Procopius’ Basilica in Třebíč
A historical Jewish neighborhood and a Catholic Basilica illustrate how Jews and Christians co-existed peacefully.
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Jaipur City, Rajasthan
A planned 18th-century walled city, famous for its pink architecture.
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Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada
A remarkably well-preserved complex of medieval Muslim architecture mixing Moorish and Spanish elements.
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Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
A classic medieval fortified town with intact walls, a castle, and a Gothic cathedral.
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Historic Centre of Oporto
A beautiful urban landscape with diverse historical architecture in a range of styles.
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Hoi An Ancient Town
An ancient and well-preserved trading port with traditional wooden buildings that show the traces of indigenous, Chinese, Japanese and European influences.
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Paraty and Ilha Grande – Culture and Biodiversity
Colonial architecture, traditional communities, and large and richly diverse nature reserves.
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Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
A mysterious underground burial site dating to 4000 BC.
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Works of Antoni Gaudí
Outstanding works of modernist architecture bringing together a variety of influences from the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Bryggen
A beautifully-preserved area of wooden houses and warehouses, once part of the Hanseatic League international trading network.
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Classical Weimar
An influential cultural center in the late 18th and early 19th century as demonstrated today in the quality of its architecture and parks.
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Itsukushima Shinto Shrine
A well-preserved shrine dating to the 12th century and harmonizing beautifully with the surrounding landscape.
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Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Uji and Otsu
A set of 17 sites comprising culturally-significant religious architecture and landscaped gardens.
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City of Cuzco
Imperial city of the ancient Incas high in the Andes mountains.
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Serengeti National Park
A huge richly-diverse wildlife reserve where the world’s largest animal migration takes place.
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Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena
An excellent example of colonial military architecture in an important location for Caribbean exploration and trade.
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Routes of Santiago de Compostela: Camino Francés and Routes of Northern Spain
Ancient long-distance pilgrimage routes, still walked today.
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Wartburg Castle
An imposing castle, important because of its role in Martin Luther’s life.
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Iguaçu National Park
Biodiverse subtropical rainforest with a spectacular waterfall system.
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Sian Ka’an
A biosphere reserve with a range of ecosystems hosting tremendously diverse fauna and flora.
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Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin
An ensemble of stately palaces dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, along with their extensive gardens.
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Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca
A beautiful Spanish colonial city that shows successful blending of cultures.
