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Historic District of Old Québec
Quebec was founded by the French explorer Champlain in the early 17th century. It is the only city in North America that has retained its walls, along with the numerous forts, gates and fortifications that still surround Old Quebec. Built on a cliff, the Upper Town remains the religious and administrative center, with churches, monasteries and other monuments such as the Bastion of Dauphiné, the Citadel and the Chateau Fontaine. Together with the Lower Town and its old quarters, the Upper Town forms an urban agglomeration that is one of the best examples of a colonial fortified city.
Historic Centre of São Luís
This historic city was founded by the French in the late 17th century, occupied by the Dutch and then ruled by the Portuguese. Its core area has completely preserved its original rectangular street layout. Due to the economic stagnation in the early 20th century, a large number of fine historical buildings have been preserved, making it an outstanding example of an Iberian colonial town.
Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France
Santiago de Compostela was the ultimate destination for countless devout pilgrims from all over Europe in the Middle Ages. To reach Spain, the pilgrims had to pass through France, and this set of inscriptions marks the four routes they took.
Belfries of Belgium and France
In 2005, 23 belfries in northern France and the Belfry of Gembloux in Belgium were inscribed on the World Heritage List, as an extension of the 32 Belfry of Belgium that were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1999. These belfries were built between the 11th and 17th centuries, combining Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectural styles. They are an important symbol of civil liberties won. While towns in Italy, Germany and the UK mainly chose to build town halls, parts of northwestern Europe focused more on building belfries. Compared to the donjon (a symbol of the lord) and the belfry (a symbol of the church), the belfry was the third tower in the urban landscape, symbolizing the power of the municipal officials. Over the centuries, they gradually became a symbol of the influence and wealth of the town.
Island of Saint-Louis
Saint-Louis was founded as a colony by French colonists in the 17th century and began to be urbanized in the mid-19th century. It was the capital of Senegal from 1872 to 1957 and played an important cultural and economic role in the whole of West Africa. Saint-Louis is located on a small island at the mouth of the Senegal River. Its regular town planning, dock system and typical colonial architecture give it a unique appearance and characteristics.