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Sorrento and the towns of the Amalfi Coast are like precious gems set amidst lush Mediterranean vegetation. One of the elements that makes these places unique and a coveted destination for visitors from around the world is undoubtedly their architectural mix. The architecture of Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast is a fascinating fusion of ancient […]
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Travel with us to the beautiful old city of Dubrovnik on the southern Adriatic Sea coast, it is usually regarded as the most picturesque city on the Dalmatian coast and is referred to as the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” There are many beautiful places in the world, however the people of Dubrovnik claim their city to be the […]
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Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987, the Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square) in Pisa, Italy is home to iconic monuments recognized worldwide. These masterpieces of medieval architecture – the cathedral, the baptistery, the bell tower (the ‘Leaning Tower’) and the cemetery – were erected between the 11th and 14th centuries within close proximity […]
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Founded during the first half of the fifteenth century, the Temple of Heaven in Beijing was built as a sacrificial altar for both heaven and earth. Originally named the Altar of Heaven and Earth upon its completion in 1420, the complex was renamed the Temple of Heaven in 1534 during the reign of Emperor Jianjing following […]
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Day of the Dead occurs annually on November 2, following Halloween and All Soul’s Day. The holiday, which was recognized by UNESCO in its Tangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2008, is an important cultural day in Mexico and is also celebrated worldwide by people of Mexican descent. While “Death” is the main theme of the day, […]
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Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado is home to remarkably well-preserved archaeological sites constructed more than 1200 years ago. The ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesa tops and in the cliffs beneath them. The Pueblo lived in the four corners region of the southwestern United States for more than 700 years. Towards the […]
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The beautiful and colorful Iranian city of Isfahan (also known as Esfahan) sits on the north bank of the Zayandeh River, roughly 210 miles south of Tehran, the capital of Iran. The city of Isfahan is one of the most important centers of architecture in the Islamic world. Its famous Maydan-e Emam (Imam’s Square) was designated a […]
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The archaeological site of Angkor, located in the northern Cambodia province of Siem Reap, was inscribed in 1992 as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This incredible site features more than 400 square kilometers of forest and remains of the various Khmer Empire capital cities from the 9th through 15th centuries. The Angkor Archaeological Park includes […]
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Located nearly 600 kilometers from the Bolivian capital of La Paz, the Andean city of Potosi and its surrounding areas are home to striking scenery and the remains of what was once the world largest industrial complex. The city of Potosi, at 4,090 meters above sea level, is one of the highest cities in the world. The […]
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In July 2005 the Old Bridge and Old City section of the historic town of Mostar were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Mostar, a city of more than 110,000 people located in southern Bosnia and Herzogovina, was first developed during the 15th and 16th centuries as an Ottoman frontier town. The town is named after its […]
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