Cathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, Modena
Romanesque architecture and art in harmony, in a charming Italian city.
Delos
Extensive archeological site of an ancient Greek commercial center on an Aegean island.
Burgos Cathedral
A magnificent example of Gothic architecture.
Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon
Two striking buildings from Portugal’s “Golden Age” of global exploration and seafaring.
Castel del Monte
An unusual castle expressing Frederick II’s search for perfection, leading him to design the castle around the number 8.
City of Verona
A city exemplifying 2000 years of uninterrupted artistic and architectural development.
Cultural Landscape of Sintra
A fine collection of fanciful Romantic-style palaces and castles.
Old City of Salamanca
An ancient city with stunning architecture in Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles.
La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia
A masterpiece of late-Gothic architecture, used as a trading hall in the silk trade.
Meteora
Perched on high rocks, these monasteries served as places of retreat and prayer for monastic communities.
Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada
A remarkably well-preserved complex of medieval Muslim architecture mixing Moorish and Spanish elements.
Historic Centre of Oporto
A beautiful urban landscape with diverse historical architecture in a range of styles.
Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
A mysterious underground burial site dating to 4000 BC.
Works of Antoni Gaudí
Outstanding works of modernist architecture bringing together a variety of influences from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Routes of Santiago de Compostela: Camino Francés and Routes of Northern Spain
Ancient long-distance pilgrimage routes, still walked today.
Laurisilva of Madeira
Old-growth laurel forests, important for hydrological balance and biodiversity.
Venice and its Lagoon
An immense collection of art and architecture in this “floating” city of canals and islands.