Historic Site of Lyons
“The long history of Lyons, which was founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. as the capital of the Three…
Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat
“Situated in the suburbs of Bagerhat, at the meeting-point of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, this ancient city, formerly known as Khalifatabad,…
Historic City of Ayutthaya
“Founded c. 1350, Ayutthaya became the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. It was destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th century. Its…
Historic Centre of Bukhara
“Bukhara, which is situated on the Silk Route, is more than 2,000 years old. It is the most complete example of a…
Historic Centre of Brugge
“Brugge is an outstanding example of a medieval historic settlement, which has maintained its historic fabric as this has evolved over the…
Historic Centre of Avignon
“In the 14th century, this city in the South of France was the seat of the papacy. The Palais des Papes dominates…
Historic Center of Macao
“The Historic Center of Macao is a collection of locations, such as urban squares, streetscapes, churches and temples, that witness the unique…
Haeinsa Temple and the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks
“The Temple of Haeinsa, on Mount Gaya, is home to the Tripitaka Koreana , the most complete collection of Buddhist texts, engraved…
Ha Long Bay
“Ha Long Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, includes some 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. Because…