Archaeological Site of Ani
The extensive ruins – palaces, churches, mosques, fortifications, and homes – of an important trading city on the medieval Silk Road, where diverse cultures and architectural traditions met and blended.
Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots
Several very early Christian churches that were influential in the development of early Armenian church architecture.
Hierapolis-Pamukkale
A Greco-Roman spa town and the enormous calcium terraces, waterfalls, basins and pools where it is located.
City of Safranbolu
A medieval caravan stop on the Silk Road that contains many examples of traditional Ottoman architecture.
Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments
Peter the Great’s planned city of stunning Baroque architecture.
Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex
A mosque complex representing the height of Ottoman architectural achievement.
Ephesus
An ancient port city with ruins from the Greek, Roman and early Christian periods.
Pergamon and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape
A collection of 9 archeological sites covering several historical periods of an important city’s grand monuments.
Archaeological Site of Troy
Excavation of the ancient Greek city of Troy, site of the Trojan War.
Bolgar Historical and Archaeological Complex
The first capital of the Golden Horde, a place of historical cultural exchange, and still a pilgrimage destination for Tatar Muslims.
Assumption Cathedral and Monastery of the town-island of Sviyazhsk
A fortified monastery used by Ivan the Terrible in his efforts to defeat the Muslim Khanate of Kazan.
Historic and Architectural Complex of the Kazan Kremlin
The only surviving Tatar fortress, with impressive architecture of two religions.