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Wooden Churches of the Slovak part of the Carpathian Mountain Area
The Slovak part of the Carpathian wooden churches inscribed on the World Heritage List includes two Roman Catholic, three Protestant and three Greek Orthodox churches, built between the 16th and 18th centuries. The site is a good example of the rich local religious architectural tradition, a cross between Latin and Byzantine cultures. Due to their respective religious practices, the buildings present some typological differences in plan, interior spaces and exteriors. They bear witness to the development of the main architectural and artistic trends of the period of construction, as well as their interpretation and adaptation to a specific geographical and cultural context. The interiors are decorated with paintings and other works of art on the walls and ceilings, enriching the cultural significance of the site.
Vlkolínec
Vrkolinec, located in central Slovakia, is a well-preserved settlement of 45 buildings with the traditional features of a Central European village. It is the most complete collection of this type of traditional wooden houses in the region, which are usually found in mountainous areas.
Studenica Monastery
Studenica Monastery was founded in the late 12th century by Stefan Nemanja, the founder of the medieval Serbian state, shortly after his abdication. It is the largest and richest Orthodox monastery in Serbia. The two main buildings of the monastery, the Church of Our Lady and the Church of the King, are both made of white marble and house a valuable collection of Byzantine paintings from the 13th and 14th centuries.
Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards
This collection of 28 sites, located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, western Serbia, western Montenegro and central and southern Croatia, represents cemeteries and local medieval tombstones, known as stećci. The cemeteries date from the 12th to the 16th centuries AD and are arranged in rows, a common custom in medieval Europe. The stećci are mostly carved from limestone. They feature a variety of decorative motifs and inscriptions, representing both continuity with medieval European iconography and a unique local tradition.
Venetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th Centuries: Stato da Terra – Western Stato da Mar
The site includes six fortifications in Italy, Croatia and Montenegro, stretching over 1,000 km across the Italian region of Lombardy and the eastern Adriatic coast. The fortifications throughout Stato da Terra protected the Republic of Venice from other European powers. The fortifications in the northwest and the Maritimes protected the sea routes and ports from the Adriatic to the Levant. They were essential to support Venice's expansion and authority. The introduction of gunpowder led to a major shift in military technology and architecture, reflected in the design of the so-called alla moderna / fortress-style fortifications, which later spread throughout Europe.
Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards
This collection of 28 sites, located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, western Serbia, western Montenegro and central and southern Croatia, represents cemeteries and local medieval tombstones, known as stećci. The cemeteries date from the 12th to the 16th centuries AD and are arranged in rows, a common custom in medieval Europe. The stećci are mostly carved from limestone. They feature a variety of decorative motifs and inscriptions, representing both continuity with medieval European iconography and a unique local tradition.