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Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

The most famous monument in India, a landmark of Mughal-era architecture and a symbol of eternal love.

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Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca

Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca

Two colonial-era towns where cultural exchange has created unique townscapes and local culture.

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Kulangsu, a Historic International Settlement

Kulangsu, a Historic International Settlement

An 18-century commercial port where foreign and Chinese influences mixed and intertwined, especially evident in the unique range of architecture.

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Royal Domain of Drottningholm

Royal Domain of Drottningholm

A magnificent and remarkably well-preserved 18th-century palace and grounds.

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Historic Centre of Avignon: Papal Palace, Episcopal Ensemble and Avignon Bridge

Historic Centre of Avignon: Papal Palace, Episcopal Ensemble and Avignon Bridge

Palaces and other structures that tell the story of the 70-year sojourn in France of the Catholic papacy in the 14th century.

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Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan

Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan

A city of magnificent pyramids and temples left by an ancient civilization.

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San Antonio Missions

San Antonio Missions

Five historical mission churches from the Spanish colonial period in Texas.

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The Great Wall

The Great Wall

An ancient and audacious architectural marvel over 12,000 miles long.

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Chaco Culture

Chaco Culture

Well-preserved prehistoric architecture that also demonstrates ancient Puebloans’ knowledge of astronomy.

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Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area

Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area

Two early temple complexes that include the oldest wooden structures in the world.

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Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán

Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán

A vibrant Spanish colonial city and an ancient pre-Columbian city.

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Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor

Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor

A beautiful area around the Bay of Kotor with authentic, well-preserved architecture.

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Historic Fortified Town of Campeche

Historic Fortified Town of Campeche

A colorful Spanish colonial town surrounded by fortifications.

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Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d’Alliance in Nancy

Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d’Alliance in Nancy

Three elegant 18th-century city plazas.

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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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Villa Adriana (Tivoli)

Villa Adriana (Tivoli)

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

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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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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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Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento

Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento

A well-preserved colonial city that reflects both Spanish and Portuguese influences.

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Historic Centre of Puebla

Historic Centre of Puebla

An intact Renaissance city full of Spanish-colonial baroque architecture.

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Flemish Béguinages

Flemish Béguinages

Centuries-old architectural ensembles in Flanders that once housed religious communities of women.

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Speicherstadt and Kontorhaus District with Chilehaus

Speicherstadt and Kontorhaus District with Chilehaus

An ensemble of warehouses and office buildings resulting from Hamburg’s port trade in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Historic City of Ahmedabad

Historic City of Ahmedabad

A medieval walled city of unique gated communities and many architectural monuments in a mix of styles.

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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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Bahla Fort

Bahla Fort

A massive mud-brick fortress, the capital of the Banu Nebhan and the centre of Ibadism in the Middle Ages.

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Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama

Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama

Mountain villages with unique traditional farmhouses where silkworms were cultivated.

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Anjar

Anjar

Remains of an 8th-century Umayyad town that offers insight into Umayyad town planning and architecture.

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Tugendhat Villa in Brno

Tugendhat Villa in Brno

An outstanding example of Modern architecture of the 1920s, designed by Mies van der Rohe.

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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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Nice, Winter Resort Town of the Riviera

Nice, Winter Resort Town of the Riviera

An early example of a city that developed due to tourism.

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Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso

Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso

An important 19th-century port city that preserves its urban industrial architecture to this day.

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Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi

Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi

An unfinished mausoleum and mosque that allows an understanding of Timurid construction methods.

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Itchan Kala

Itchan Kala

An excellent illustration of the traditions of Islamic architecture in Central Asia.

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Old City of Berne

Old City of Berne

A unique example of urban planning from the Middle Ages that has developed over time while still respecting the original plan.

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Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines

Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines

A colonial-period silver-mining center, with subterranean streets and Baroque architecture.

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Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing

Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing

A summer retreat for China’s emperors, with extensive classical gardens, an artificial lake, and a collection of palace buildings.

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