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Archaeological Site of Mystras
Mystras, or "Miracle of the Morea", was built in 1249 as an amphitheatre around a fortress constructed by William de Verhardouin, Prince of Achaea. Reconquered by the Byzantines and subsequently occupied by the Turks and Venetians, the city was abandoned in 1832, leaving only the stunning medieval ruins standing in a scenic setting.
Butrint
Inhabited since prehistoric times, Butrint was a Greek colony, a Roman city and the seat of a bishopric. It flourished for a time under Byzantine rule, was briefly occupied by the Venetians and was abandoned in the late Middle Ages due to the destruction of the marshes. The area formed the present archaeological site, a treasure trove of relics from various periods of the city's development.
Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments
This "Venice of the North", with its numerous canals and more than 400 bridges, is the result of a large-scale urban construction project initiated by Peter the Great in 1703. The city, later known as Leningrad (formerly the Soviet Union), is closely associated with the October Revolution. Its architectural heritage is a blend of distinct Baroque and pure Neoclassicism, with buildings such as the Admiralty, the Winter Palace, the Marble Palace and the Winter Palace.
City of Verona
The historic city of Verona was founded in the 1st century BC, and was particularly prosperous under the rule of the Scaliger family from the 13th to the 14th century. It was part of the Republic of Venice from the 15th to the 18th century. Verona has preserved a large number of ancient, medieval and Renaissance monuments and is an outstanding example of a military fortress.
Old Town of Corfu
Located on the island of Corfu off the western coast of Albania and Greece, in a strategic location at the entrance to the Adriatic Sea, the Old Town of Corfu dates back to the 8th century BC. The city's three fortresses were designed by famous Venetian engineers and were used to protect the maritime trade interests of the Republic of Venice from the Ottoman Empire for four centuries. Over time, the forts have been repaired and partially rebuilt several times, most recently under British rule in the 19th century. The main neoclassical housing in the old town dates partly from the Venetian period and partly from later construction, especially in the 19th century. As a fortified Mediterranean port, the city and port of Corfu as a whole are known for their high degree of integrity and authenticity.