Schokland and Surroundings
“Schokland was a peninsula that by the 15th century had become an island. Occupied and then abandoned as the sea encroached, it had to be evacuated in 1859.
Europe
Beemster Polder
“The Beemster Polder, dating from the early 17th century, is is an exceptional example of reclaimed land in the Netherlands. It has preserved intact its well-ordered landscape of
Belfries of Belgium and France
“Built between the 11th and 17th centuries, they showcase the Roman, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles of architecture. They are highly significant tokens of the winning of civil
Cologne Cathedral
“Begun in 1248, the construction of this Gothic masterpiece took place in several stages and was not completed until 1880. Over seven centuries, successive builders were inspired by
Tournai Cathedral
“Begun in the 12th century on older foundations, the building combines the work of three design periods, the Romanesque nave contrasting remarkably with the Transitional work of the
Plantin-Moretus in Antwerp
“The printing company was founded in the 16th century by Christophe Plantin. Its museum houses two of the oldest surviving printing presses in the world and complete sets