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Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Classical Chinese garden design seeks to recreate the natural landscape in miniature, and the nine gardens in the historic city of Suzhou are a prime example. They are widely considered garden masterpieces. Built between the 11th and 19th centuries, their elaborate design reflects the profound metaphysical significance of natural beauty in Chinese culture.
Historic City of Toledo
Toledo has a history of more than 2,000 years, having been a Roman municipality, the capital of the Visigothic Kingdom, a fortress of the Emirate of Cordoba, an outpost of the Christian Kingdom in its battles with the Moors, and in the 16th century a temporary supreme power center under Charles V. Its masterpieces are the product of heterogeneous civilizations, with the presence of the three major religions of the time - Judaism, Christianity and Islam - as the main factor.
Bordeaux, Port of the Moon
Porte-de-Marne is a port city in southwestern France, Bordeaux, classified as an inhabited historic city, an outstanding urban and architectural complex built during the Age of Enlightenment, whose value survived until the first half of the 20th century, with more protected buildings than any other French city except Paris. It is also known for its historical role in the exchange of cultural values for more than 2,000 years, especially since the 12th century, due to commercial links with England and the Low Countries. The urban planning and architectural complex since the early 18th century make the city an outstanding example of innovative classical and neoclassical trends and give it an extraordinary urban and architectural unity and coherence. Its urban morphology represents the success of philosophers who wanted to make the city a melting pot of humanism, universalism and culture.
Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct
Segovia's Roman aqueduct was built around 50 AD and is very well preserved. This impressive building with two levels of arches is part of the magnificent historic city of Segovia. Other important monuments include the Alcázar, which was built around the 11th century, and the 16th century Gothic Cathedral.
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.
Historic City of Trogir
Trogir is a prime example of urban continuity. The orthogonal street plan of this island settlement dates back to the Hellenistic period, and successive rulers built many fine public and residential buildings and fortifications here. Beautiful Romanesque churches here are complemented by outstanding Renaissance and Baroque buildings from the Venetian period.
Historic City of Sucre
Sucre is the first capital of Bolivia, founded by the Spanish in the first half of the 16th century. There are many 16th-century religious buildings preserved in the city, such as the Church of San Lazaro, the Church of San Francisco and the Church of Santo Domingo, which reflect the fusion of local architectural traditions and European architectural styles.
Historic City of Ayutthaya
Founded around 1350, Ayutthaya was the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. It was destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th century. The remains of Ayutthaya, featuring stupas and huge temples, are reminders of its former glory.
Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures
The historic city of Samarkand is a meeting point and melting pot of world cultures. Samarkand was founded in the 7th century BC under the name Afrasiab and developed most rapidly during the Timurid period in the 14th and 15th centuries. Major monuments include the Registan Mosque and Madrasa, the Bibi Khanym Mosque, the Shahi Zinda and Gur Amir complexes, and the Ulugh Beg Observatory.
Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns
Sukhothai was the capital of the first Siamese kingdom in the 13th and 14th centuries. There are many fine monuments here that show the origins of Thai architecture. The great civilization that developed in the Sukhothai Kingdom absorbed many influences and ancient local traditions; the rapid fusion of all these elements formed what is known as the "Sukhothai style".
Historic Town of Zabid
Zabid's domestic and military architecture and urban planning make it an outstanding archaeological and historical site. In addition to being the capital of Yemen from the 13th to the 15th centuries, the city played an important role in the Arab and Muslim world for centuries because of its Islamic university.
Upper Middle Rhine Valley
Stretching for 65 kilometres, the Middle Rhine Valley, with its castles, historic towns and vineyards, vividly illustrates the long history of mankind and a magnificent and diverse natural landscape. Intimately linked to history and legend, it has exerted a powerful influence on writers, artists and composers for centuries.
Historic Town of Ouro Preto
Ouro Preto (Black Gold) was founded in the late 17th century and was the centre of the 18th century gold rush and Brazil's Golden Age. As the gold mines dried up in the 19th century, the city's influence waned, but many of its churches, bridges and fountains remain, testament to its past prosperity and the talent of the Baroque sculptor Aleijadinho.
Historic Town of St George and Related Fortifications, Bermuda
Founded in 1612, the town of St. George is an outstanding example of the earliest English urban settlement in the New World. Its associated fortifications vividly demonstrate the development of English military engineering from the 17th to the 20th centuries, adapted to the development of artillery during this period.
Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines
Guanajuato was founded by the Spanish in the early 16th century and became the world's leading silver mining centre in the 18th century. This history can be seen in its "underground streets" and "Boca del Inferno", a breathtaking mine shaft that reaches 600 meters deep. The town's exquisite Baroque and Neoclassical architecture grew out of the mining boom and influenced architecture throughout central Mexico. The churches of La Compañía and La Valenciana are considered among the most beautiful examples of Baroque architecture in Central and South America. Guanajuato has also been witness to events that changed the country's history.
Chengde Mountain Resort
Chengde Imperial Mountain Resort, also known as Chengde Imperial Palace or Rehe Palace, was a place for the emperors of the Qing Dynasty to escape the heat and handle government affairs in the summer. It was a summer palace built by the emperors of the Qing Dynasty to achieve the political purpose of appeasing and uniting the ethnic minorities in China's border areas and consolidating national unity. The Imperial Mountain Resort was built in the 42nd year of Emperor Kangxi's reign (1703) and completed in the 55th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign, which took 89 years. It covers an area of 5.64 million square meters. The winding and undulating palace walls surrounding the resort are as long as 10,000 meters. It is the largest existing classical royal garden in China. Chengde Imperial Mountain Resort was once the summer palace of the emperors of the Qing Dynasty in China. The scenic area is 180 kilometers away from Beijing. It consists of the emperor's palace, royal gardens and magnificent temples. The architectural layout of the resort can be roughly divided into two major parts: the palace area and the garden area. The garden area can be divided into three parts: the lake area, the plain area and the mountain area. There are 72 scenes designated by Emperor Kangxi and Emperor Qianlong. There are more than 100 buildings such as palaces, halls, towers, pavilions, terraces, pavilions, pavilions, halls, temples, etc. It is one of the three largest ancient architectural complexes in China. Its most distinctive feature is that there is a garden in the mountain and a mountain in the garden. Due to the presence of many historical and cultural heritage groups, the Mountain Resort and the surrounding temples have become national key cultural relics protection units, one of the top ten scenic spots in China, and one of the 44 scenic spots and historical protection areas. Chengde has also become one of the first 24 historical and cultural cities in China. The Mountain Resort is known as one of the four famous gardens in China, along with the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou, and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou.
Nuanquan Ancient Town
Nuanquan Ancient Town is located at the westernmost end of Wei County, Hebei Province, 12 kilometers east of Wei County and bordering Guangling County, Shanxi Province to the west. The town has 16 administrative villages and covers an area of 57.3 square kilometers. It is a northern ancient town derived from the integration of nomadic culture and farming culture. In August 2003, Nuanquan Ancient Town was awarded the title of "Hometown of Ancient Folk Culture" by the Hebei Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the Provincial Federation of Folk Culture. In November 2005, it was selected and announced as the second batch of "Famous Historical and Cultural Towns in China" by the Ministry of Construction and the State Administration of Cultural Heritage. In 2011, it was rated as a national characteristic landscape tourism town and is now a national AAA-level scenic spot.
Yangliuqing Manor
Yangliuqing Manor in Tianjin is located 20 kilometers away from Yangliuqing, a famous historical and cultural town, and is adjacent to the Ziya River and Dalutan Ecological Park. It is a natural oxygen bar that retains the rural atmosphere. The entire manor covers an area of 800 acres, with a green space occupancy rate of more than 90%. It is a large-scale leisure and vacation tourist attraction integrating home accommodation, catering, conferences, entertainment, fishing and tourism.