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Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns

Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns

Two sets of ruins from the Mycenaean civilization in the Peloponnese, which preceded the Ancient Greeks.

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Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex

Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex

A mosque complex representing the height of Ottoman architectural achievement.

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Prehistoric Sites of Talayotic Menorca

Prehistoric Sites of Talayotic Menorca

Numerous archeological sites with dry-stone structures dating to the Bronze Age and Late Iron Age.

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Megalithic Temples of Malta

Megalithic Temples of Malta

Seven impressive stone structures used for ritual purposes during the Bronze Age.

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Palmeral of Elche

Palmeral of Elche

An extraordinary palm grove dating to the Arab period in Spain.

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Archaeological Site of Mystras

Archaeological Site of Mystras

Atmospheric ruins of a complete Late Byzantine city.

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Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau

Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau

Two exceptional examples of Catalan Art Nouveau architecture in Barcelona designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner.

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Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato

Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato

A region of northern Italy representing excellence in winegrowing and winemaking.

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Villa Adriana (Tivoli)

Villa Adriana (Tivoli)

A lavish retreat built for Roman emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century.

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Villa Romana del Casale

Villa Romana del Casale

The ruins of a Roman villa with remarkably well-preserved mosaics.

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The Historic Centre of Guimarães

The Historic Centre of Guimarães

A charming medieval city center, considered the birthplace of Portuguese nationhood.

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Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture

Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture

Viniculture in a hostile environment made possible through human ingenuity.

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Monuments of Oviedo and the Kingdom of Asturias

Monuments of Oviedo and the Kingdom of Asturias

Six buildings that are unique to the short-lived Asturian monarchy.

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Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain

Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain

Some of the earliest art by the earliest humans.

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Historic Walled Town of Cuenca

Historic Walled Town of Cuenca

A medieval fortress town in a dramatic location, perched on cliffs.

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Archaeological Site of Delphi

Archaeological Site of Delphi

An important religious site for ancient Greeks, who considered it the center of the world.

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Piazza del Duomo, Pisa

Piazza del Duomo, Pisa

Four masterpieces of Pisan Romanesque architecture, including the world-famous Leaning Tower.

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The Great Spa Towns of Europe

The Great Spa Towns of Europe

Towns in seven countries where an early tourism industry thrived around natural hot springs.

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The Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus

The Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus

Ruins of an ancient place of healing, with a huge and still intact Greek theater.

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Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga

An exquisite example of Portuguese Baroque architecture expressing a spiritual journey.

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Acropolis, Athens

Acropolis, Athens

The most famous remnant of ancient Greece, standing high above the city of Athens.

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Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville

Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville

Three properties that are central to the history of Spain’s “Golden Age.”

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Residences of the Royal House of Savoy

Residences of the Royal House of Savoy

A series of palaces and estates in and around Turin that exemplify baroque architecture.

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Royal Building of Mafra

Royal Building of Mafra

One of the most impressive baroque structures in all of Portugal.

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Ephesus

Ephesus

An ancient port city with ruins from the Greek, Roman and early Christian periods.

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Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica

Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica

A city with the traces of three thousand years of civilization.

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The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera

The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera

More than 1000 cave dwellings, churches and other rock-cut structures going back centuries.

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Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroísmo

Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroísmo

An important port in the busy shipping routes between Europe, the Americas and Africa from the 15th-19th centuries.

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The Porticoes of Bologna

The Porticoes of Bologna

An architectural element that, over centuries, has become an integral part of life in Bologna and around the world.

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The Trulli of Alberobello

The Trulli of Alberobello

Picturesque whitewashed houses with conical roofs, built using age-old dry-stone techniques.

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The Caliphate City of Medina Azahara

The Caliphate City of Medina Azahara

Ruins of a 10th-century fortified Umayyad city.

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Antequera Dolmens  Site

Antequera Dolmens Site

Megalithic tombs and the natural features that align with them.

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Doñana National Park

Doñana National Park

A protected natural wilderness area that is essential for birds migrating between Africa and Europe and for other species.

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Archaeological Area of Agrigento

Archaeological Area of Agrigento

An exceptional collection of ancient Greek temples dating to the 5th century BC.

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Le Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene

Le Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene

A uniquely beautiful landscape of hills and valleys, with vineyards and wineries producing world-famous Prosecco wines.

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San Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titano

San Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titano

The world’s oldest republic, a tiny surviving city-state on a mountain surrounded by Italy.

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