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Petra
Located between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, this Nabataean caravan city has been inhabited since prehistoric times and was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syro-Phoenicia. Half built and half carved into the rock, Petra is surrounded by mountains full of passages and canyons. It is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Greek architecture.
Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow
The Kremlin (built by outstanding Russian and foreign architects in the 14th-17th centuries) is inextricably linked to all the most important historical and political events in Russia since the 13th century. It is the residence of the Grand Dukes and a religious center. At the foot of the walls of Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral is one of the most beautiful Orthodox monuments in Russia.
Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa
The Potala Palace has been the winter palace of the Dalai Lama since the 7th century AD, symbolizing Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in traditional Tibetan rule. The complex consists of the White Palace, the Red Palace and its ancillary buildings, built on the Red Mountain in the center of the Lhasa Valley, at an altitude of 3,700 meters. The Jokhang Temple, also built in the 7th century AD, is a unique Buddhist religious complex. The Norbulingka, the former summer palace of the Dalai Lama, was built in the 18th century and is a masterpiece of Tibetan art. The beautiful and original architecture of these three sites, with rich decorations, blends in with the magnificent scenery, adding to their historical and religious significance.