Heritage with Related Tags
Semmering Railway
The Semmering Railway, built between 1848 and 1854, spans 41 kilometres across the mountains and is one of the greatest feats of civil engineering of this pioneering era of railway construction. The high standard of tunnels, viaducts and other engineering has ensured that the line is still in use today. It passes through a spectacular mountain landscape and along the way there are many fine buildings designed for leisure activities, which were built when the region was opened up by the advent of the railway.
Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes
The Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina Landscape brings together two historic railway lines, crossing the Swiss Alps via two mountain passes. The Albula Line, opened in 1904, is located in the northwest of the site and is 67 km long. It features an impressive array of structures, including 42 tunnels and covered corridors and 144 viaducts and bridges. The 61 km long Bernina Pass Line features 13 tunnels and corridors and 52 viaducts and bridges. The site is an example of the use of railways to overcome the isolation of settlements in the Central Alps in the early 20th century, with a significant and lasting socio-economic impact on mountain life. It constitutes an outstanding technical, architectural and environmental whole, embodying achievements in architecture and civil engineering, in harmony with the landscape they traverse.
The Persian Qanat
In the arid regions of Iran, the ancient qanats system supports agriculture and permanent settlements. The system uses alluvial aquifers at the top of valleys to direct water by gravity into underground tunnels, often several kilometers long. The 11 qanats representing the system include rest areas for workers, reservoirs, and water mills. Traditional communal management systems still exist to share and distribute water resources equitably and sustainably. The qanats provide a remarkable testimony to cultural traditions and civilizations in desert regions with arid climates.
Pacific Undersea World Expo
The Pacific Underwater World Expo, one of the 16 New Beijing Scenic Spots and a cultural and creative industry base, is located under the Beijing Central Radio and Television Tower. It is a comprehensive modern expo that mainly displays marine life and integrates popular science education, viewing and entertainment. Here, you will enjoy a variety of beautiful marine life and appreciate the moving scenery of the underwater world. There are hundreds of marine life in the museum, ranging from ferocious sharks to colorful coral fish and a variety of rare freshwater fish. The museum is mainly based on wonderful performances: the little sea lions from South America show their skills; the beautiful mermaid princess dances gracefully, as if you are in a dreamy fairy tale world; more than 20 lively and cute Peruvian penguins line up in the penguin house in the roaming area to welcome your arrival; the 80-meter-long underwater tunnel takes you to the depths of the seabed. In the dreamy underwater cabin, you can see the mysterious characteristics given to jellyfish by nature. There are hundreds of marine life in the museum, ranging from ferocious sharks to colorful coral fish and a variety of rare freshwater fish. Pacific Underwater World consists of a small pool area, a touch pool, a penguin house, an underwater tunnel, a seal performance area, a shark dance performance area, an underwater shipwreck, a dynamic theater, a gift shop, a fast food restaurant, a computer science classroom, etc. The Pacific Underwater World Expo Hall aims to show you the mystery of the underwater world, allowing you to relax and enjoy yourself when you are tired. At present, Pacific Underwater World has launched wonderful performances, and the performance schedule is as follows: Monday to Friday includes: mermaids, penguin feeding, seal performances, shark dances. There will be more performances on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.