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Vilnius Historic Centre

Political centre of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the 13th to the end of the 18th century, Vilnius has had a profound influence on the cultural and architectural development of much of eastern Europe. Despite invasions and partial destruction, it has preserved an impressive complex of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and classical buildings as well as its medieval layout and natural setting.

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Kernavė Archaeological Site (Cultural Reserve of Kernavė)

The Kernavė Archaeological site, about 35 km north-west of Vilnius in eastern Lithuania, represents an exceptional testimony to some 10 millennia of human settlements in this region. Situated in the valley of the River Neris, the site is a complex ensemble of archaeological properties, encompassing the town of Kernavė, forts, some unfortified settlements, burial sites and other archaeological, historical and cultural monuments from the late Palaeolithic Period to the Middle Ages. The site of 194,4 ha has preserved the traces of ancient land-use, as well as remains of five impressive hill forts, part of an exceptionally large defence system. Kernavė was an important feudal town in the Middle Ages. The town was destroyed by the Teutonic Order in the late 14th century, however the site remained in use until modern times.

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If you want to see some ruins that are really old (we’re talking all the way back to the 8th millennium B.C.), fascinating, and off the beaten path, this is your list. Here is 1 of 5  favorite prehistoric sites in Italy!
Archeological site of Matera

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Greek colonists, following in the footsteps of the Bronze Age Mycenaeans, selected Magna Graecia as a suitable site for colonies due to the fertility of the land and, at the meeting point of the Greek, Etruscan, and Phoenician worlds, its advantageous geographical position for trade.

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Italy ratified the convention on June 23, 1978, making its historical sites eligible for inclusion on the list. As of 2018, Italy has a total of 54 inscribed properties, making it the state party with the most World Heritage sites.

Sites in Italy were first inscribed on the list at the 3rd Session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Cairo and Luxor, Egypt in 1979. Five World Heritage Sites in Italy are of the natural type, all others are cultural sites (49). Therefore, Italy has the largest number of world "cultural" heritage sites followed by Spain with 41 cultural sites.
Archeological site of Pompeii

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The Italian peninsula is marked by political fragmentation during these centuries. While the north witnesses rapid urban growth leading to the formation of city-states, Sicily and the south are ruled by successive monarchies. From the eleventh to the fourteenth century, territorial and power struggles between the Holy Roman Empire, the

papacy, and the city-states of the northern and central peninsula preclude domination by a central authority. During a period of unparalleled economic and demographic growth, which peaks around 1300, the arts of

painting, sculpture, and architecture flourish under the patronage of civic and religious institutions and private individuals. At the end of the period, the peninsula experiences a great cultural and intellectual revival, spawned by the study of classical antiquity and the development of vernacular Italian literature.

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Strategically located on the Bosphorus peninsula between the Balkans and Anatolia, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, Istanbul was successively the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, and the Ottoman Empire and has been associated with major events in political history, religious history and art history for more than 2,000 years.
Some architectural structures such as Hagia  Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Süleymaniye Mosque complex, Sehzade Mosque complex and Blue Mosque are make up the distinctive and characteristic skyline of Istanbul.

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The Outstanding Universal Value of Istanbul resides in its unique integration of architectural masterpieces that reflect the meeting of Europe and Asia over many centuries, and in its incomparable skyline formed by the creative genius of Byzantine and Ottoman architects.

The four areas of property which are the Archaeological Park, at the tip of the Historic peninsula; the Suleymaniye quarter with Suleymaniye Mosque complex, bazaars and vernacular settlement around it; the Zeyrek area of settlement around the Zeyrek Mosque (the former church of the Pantocrator), and the area along both sides of the Theodosian land walls including remains of the former Blachernae Palace display architectural achievements of successive imperial periods.

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The Topkapı Palace is a large museum in İstanbul, Turkey. In the 15th century, it served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman Sultans.
The palace complex has hundreds of rooms and chambers, but only the most important are accessible to the public today, including the Ottoman imperial harem and the treasury where the Spoonmaker's Diamond and Topkapi Dagger are on display. The museum collection also includes Ottoman clothing, weapons, armor, miniatures, religious relics, and illuminated manuscripts.

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Ephesus; a heritage site in İzmir, Turkey

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Ephesus; a heritage site in İzmir, Turkey

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Ephesus is one of many sites whose lineage goes way back. Serving as a capital of the Kingdom of Arzawa as early as 1500 BC and later falling under Greek control, many of the structures that remain today date to the Roman period starting in 129 BC. The status of Ephesus in antiquity was legendary — it was one of the 12 cities of the Ionian League under the Greeks; the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; and was one the largest cities in the Roman Empire. It was also home to the Apostles Paul and John and features in early Christian texts. Today, the main sites at Ephesus include the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, the Basilica of St. John, and the nearby Ephesus Archaeological Museum.

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Curonian Spit

Human habitation of this elongated sand dune peninsula, 98 km long and 0.4-4 km wide, dates back to prehistoric times. Throughout this period it has been threatened by the natural forces of wind and waves. Its survival to the present day has been made possible only as a result of ceaseless human efforts to combat the erosion of the Spit, dramatically illustrated by continuing stabilisation and reforestation projects.

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By AD 117 the Roman Empire included the whole of Italy, all the lands around the Mediterranean and much of Europe, including England, Wales and parts of Scotland.

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Ebru is the traditional art of creating colorful patterns by sprinkling and brushing color pigments on a pan of oily water and then transforming this pattern to a special paper. It has been a traditional art of book enriching calligraphy and binding books for many centuries. In the 13th century, the first forms of Ebru emerged in Central Asia and spread to Anatolia through. During the Ottoman period, Turkish calligraphers and artists created new forms and perfected techniques.

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Traditional Craftsmanship of Çini-Making of Turkey

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Traditional Craftsmanship of Çini-Making of Turkey

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Glazed tile and ceramic household stuffs or wallboards of several colours and motifs made by firing the pulped clay soil are called "çini". Çini-making means the craftsmanship shaped around traditional Turkish art of çini since 12th century with its own specific production and adornment techniques like "minai", "luster", "polishing", "underglaze".

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Bulgaria has a rich historical and cultural heritage which is shown in the illustrations of this part. It introduces the dominant ethnic groups, folklore regions and folk festivals: three elements of a whole system centred around peoples and their traditions. This section to present the national project referred to as Living Human Treasures and the national list of Bulgarian Living Human Treasures. Special attention is paid to the Bistritsa Babi and the Nestinari from the village of Bulgari (both on UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity).
There are more than forty thousand listed cultural monuments in Bulgaria, while state and municipal museums hold over five million valuable cultural items. Seven cultural monuments and two natural sites have been recognized as unique and having world significance and have been included in UNESCO World Heritage List.
The aim is, not only to make this rich cultural heritage popular, but also to emphasize our collective duty to protect it and hand it down to following generations.
We believe that will spur new initiatives for cooperation, cultural exchange and attracting new supporters of the preservation of human cultural heritage as a source of wisdom and creativity.

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10 Portuguese UNESCO World Heritage Sites Worth a Visit

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10 Portuguese UNESCO World Heritage Sites Worth a Visit

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https://www.ecotoursportugal.com/en/travel-blog/portugal-4/portuguese-unesco-world-heritage-sites-663

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Best things to do in Porto, Portugal - A local's travel guide to Downtown

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Spain has an impressive 47 locations listed as Unesco World Heritage sites for their cultural significance or natural beauty, including some that are entire towns. Here's a look at some of the most stunning.

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Spain has an impressive 47 locations listed as Unesco World Heritage sites for their cultural significance or natural beauty, including some that are entire towns. Here's a look at some of the most stunning.

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Varaždin
Zadar
Pula
Dubrovnik
Zagreb
Rijeka
Osijek
Split

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Osijek is the largest city and the economic and cultural centre of the eastern Croatian region of Slavonia.

Its name Osijek comes from the Croatian word "oseka" which means 'ebb tide'.

The name was given to the city due to its position on elevated ground which prevented the city being flooded by the local swamp waters.

Osijek was restored to western rule on 29 September 1687 when the Turks were ousted and the city was occupied by the Habsburg Empire.

Osijek is on the right bank of the river Drava, 25 kilometres (16 mi) upstream of its confluence with the Danube.

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Zagreb is the capital of Croatia.
It is the largest city in Croatia by the number of inhabitants.
Zagreb is the cultural, scientific, economic and administrative center of the Republic of Croatia.
Zagreb is a special territorial, administrative and self-governing unit that has the position of the county.
The wider city area brings together more than a million people.

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Dubronik is a very nice town.
There are many beautiful sights in it
In 1979 the city of Dubrovnik was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

The prosperity of the city of Dubrovnik has always been based on maritime trade.

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Pula is a town in Croatia. The largest town of the Istrian county.  es in the southwestern part of the Istrian peninsula in a well-protected bay.
The city has a long tradition of winegrowing, fishing, shipbuilding and tourism, and it is also a transit port. Pula is an administrative center of Istria since the Roman times.

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Rijeka is the principal seaport and the third-largest city in Croatia.
Rijeka is located in western Croatia.
Rijeka has a population of 128,624 inhabitants.

Rijeka is on Kvarner Gulf, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea.

Because of its port, the city was historically important.

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Varaždin is a town in the northwestern Croatia located along the river Drava, the historical, cultural, educational, economic, sports and tourist center of Varaždin County, the oldest county in Croatia.

It is located at the intersection of the four major historic regions of Styria, Zagorje, Međimurje and Podravina.

It is situated on the outskirts of the Pannonian lowlands of the Alpine system.

The town is located in a very important geographical area and is rightly called "northwest door of Croatia.

The climate in Varaždin is moderately continental.

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