Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch
“The abbey, together with its monumental entrance, the famous ‘Torhall’, are rare architectural vestiges of the Carolingian era. The sculptures and paintings from this period are still in
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Maulbronn Monastery
“Founded in 1147, the Cistercian Maulbronn Monastery is considered the most complete and best-preserved medieval monastic complex north of the Alps. Surrounded by fortified walls, the main buildings
Messel Pit Fossil Site
“Messel Pit is the richest site in the world for understanding the living environment of the Eocene, between 57 million and 36 million years ago. In particular, it
Brussels Grand’Place and Manneken Pis
“La Grand-Place in Brussels is a remarkably homogeneous body of public and private buildings, dating mainly from the late 17th century. The architecture provides a vivid illustration of
Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier
“Trier, which stands on the Moselle River, was a Roman colony from the 1st century AD and then a great trading centre beginning in the next century. It
Church of Jerusalem in Bruges
“The church of Jerusalem in Bruges has been modeled on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, during the first half of the 15th century.” More on