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Historic Centre of Urbino
The small hill town of Urbino in the Marche region experienced a cultural boom in the 15th century, attracting artists and scholars from all over Italy and beyond, and influencing cultural developments in the rest of Europe. Due to economic and cultural stagnation since the 16th century, it still largely retains its Renaissance appearance.
West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou
The Hangzhou West Lake Cultural Landscape consists of West Lake and the hills surrounding it on three sides, and has provided inspiration to famous poets, scholars and artists since the 9th century. It includes numerous temples, pagodas, pavilions, gardens and ornamental trees, as well as causeways and artificial islands. These additions were created to enhance the landscape to the west of Hangzhou city and to the south of the Yangtze River.
Mount Taishan
The sacred Mount Tai (“山” means “mountain”) has been the object of imperial worship for nearly 2,000 years, where artistic masterpieces blend perfectly with the natural landscape. It has been a source of inspiration for Chinese artists and scholars, and a symbol of ancient Chinese civilization and faith.