The Colosseum and the antique centrum of Rome
Rome’s history spans more than two and a half thousand years. While Roman mythology dates the founding of Rome at only around 753 BC, the site has been
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Strasbourg – Grande île
“Surrounded by two arms of the River Ill, the Grande Ile (Big Island) is the historic centre of the Alsatian capital. It has an outstanding complex of monuments
Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans
“The Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, begun in 1775, was the first major achievement of industrial architecture, reflecting the ideal of progress of the Enlightenment. The vast, semicircular complex
Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
“Construction of hydraulic works for the drainage of land for agriculture and settlement began in the Middle Ages and have continued uninterruptedly to the present day. The site
Defence Line of Amsterdam
“Extending 135 km around the city of Amsterdam, this defence line (built between 1883 and 1920) is the only example of a fortification based on the principle of
D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station
“The Wouda Pumping Station at Lemmer in the province of Friesland opened in 1920. It is the largest steam-pumping station ever built and is still in operation. It