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Explore cultural heritage – Zagorje hills and dreamy landscape Croatia

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Explore cultural heritage – Zagorje hills and dreamy landscape Croatia

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Hrvatsko Zagorje, a part of Croatia where hard-working and smiling people live, where nature delights, where gastronomy satisfies all the senses, where people still live who nurture old crafts and customs with their hands, where the largest Marian shrine in this part of Croatia is located, Marija Bistrica

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The art of making traditional wooden children's toys from the area of Hrvatski-Zagorje and the medical profession in the area of Northern Croatia.

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Main Square Kraków,of the Old Town of Kraków,Lesser Poland.It dates back to the 13th century.The Main Square is a square space surrounded by historic townhouses.In the Main Square there are Cloth Hall and St.Mary's Church. It has been on the UNESCO list since 1978.

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From the 14th century Wawel Royal Castle became the place of coronation seat of kings. It was listed in the UNESCO world tangible heritage in 1978. It is located on Wawel Hill.

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The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the oldest enterprises in Europe. It was a production plant already in the 13th century. It supplied salt to the tables of almost all of Europe.

It was listed in the UNESCO world tangible heritage in 1978.

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The Nativity Scene was inscribed in 2018 on the Representive list if the intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Nativity Scene is a tradition in Poland but mainly in Krakow. It’s a social practice originating from Christmas. This tradition was born in the nineteenth century. The construction is called Szopka end it’s a lightweighed construction

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The Lajkonik Parade is one of Krakow's characteristic functions, which has been attracting large crowds for several centuries. In 2014, the tradition of the Lajkonik procession, called the Zwierzyniec Konik, was included on the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Lajkonik is a man dressed as a horse.

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Polonaise is a joyful Polish group dance that can be performed several to even several hundred couples. Today, the tradition of dancing the polonaise is inextricably linked with the prom, a ball for high school students. Polonaise was included on the Intangible heritage UNESCO list on December 5, 2023.

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Polonez z filmu „Pan Tadeusz” – Wojciech Kilar [A]♬

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LANDSCAPE LIKE CULTURAL HERITAGE of Croatia

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LANDSCAPE LIKE CULTURAL HERITAGE of Croatia

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The main protected areas of Croatia are national parks, nature parks and strict reserves. There are 444 protected areas of Croatia, encompassing 9% of the country. Those include 8 national parks in Croatia, 2 strict reserves and 11 nature parks. The most famous protected area and the oldest national park in Croatia is the Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Velebit Nature Park is a part of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme. The strict and special reserves, as well as the national and nature parks, are managed and protected by the central government, while other protected areas are managed by counties. In 2005, the National Ecological Network was set up, as the first step in preparation of the EU accession and joining of the Natura 2000 network.

The total area of all national parks in the country is 994 km ² (384 sq mi), of which 235 km ² (91 sq mi) is sea surface. Each of the national parks is maintained by a separate institution, overseen and funded by the government ministry of nature conservation and spatial development. The State Institute for Nature Protection provides centralized oversight and expertise.

All eight national parks are located in karst area.

There are 80 special reserves in Croatia:

37 forest vegetation reserves

22 ornithological reserves

9 botanical reserves

2 ichthyological reserves

2 ichthyological and ornithological reserves

2 zoological reserves

2 sea reserves

1 geological and paleontological reserve

1 paleontological reserve

1 geographical and botanical reserve

1 botanical and zoological reserve

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List of protected areas of Croatia - Wikipedia

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The main protected areas of Croatia are national parks, nature parks and strict reserves. There are 444 protected areas of Croatia, encompassing 9% of the country. Those include 8 national parks in Croatia, 2 strict reserves and 11 nature parks.

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Founded in the 11th century to protect the Spanish territories from the Moors, this 'City of Saints and Stones', the birthplace of St Teresa and the burial place of the Grand Inquisitor Torquemada, has kept its medieval austerity. This purity of form can still be seen in the Gothic cathedral and the fortifications which, with their 82 semicircular towers and nine gates, are the most complete in Spain. It was inscribed by UNESCO in 1985.

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Tangible Heritage: Old Town of Santiago de Compostela

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Tangible Heritage: Old Town of Santiago de Compostela

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This famous pilgrimage site in the north-west Spain became a symbol in the Spanish christians struggle against islam.

Destroyed by the Muslims at the end of the 10th century.

Santiago de Compostela was declared a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1983.

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The Tower of Hércules was declared a world Heritage site in 2009. It is the oldest functioning Roman lighthouse in the world, and the only lighthouse that appears on the World Heritage list. Its total height is 55 meters and it dates from the end of the 1st century and benning of the 2nd century.

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Nikolaos Politis was born on March 3rd, 1852, in a village called Giannitsa. He grew up in Kalamata and finished school there. In 1908, he started the Greek Folklore Society, and in 1909, he began a magazine called "Folklore." He also started the National Music Collection in 1914 and the Folklore Archive in 1918. He passed away on January 12th, 1921. Nikolaos Politis is known as the "father" of Folklore in Greece. He wrote a four-volume book called "Proverbs" from 1899 to 1902. It collects proverbs and explains their meanings, connecting them to ancient and Byzantine times.

link to the 3rd volume of his book PROVERBS: https://books.google.gr/books?id=jkMlBgAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&hl=el&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false

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Women’s work, in the context of fishing economics, has long remained ignored due to male guardianship over their commercial activity. Legally, women were not free to establish businesses; their occupation in most cases appeared under the name of their father or husband. This explains why their important role has scarcely left a trace in written public and private records in Galicia, Spain. Through some rare fiscal and accounting documents, recorded oral testimonies, photographs and videos, the work of female net makers (the ‘redeiras’) is articulated in the narrative of the Museo Marea exhibition. This local history cultural centre has also carried out research in two other important areas: the role of women in the production of salted sardines outside the domestic sphere, and their evolving role in the fish retailing business. The expanding salting industry of the nineteenth century sought to employ women for their cheap skilled labour, which led to a surge in the employment of women in this sector and in that of the later fish canning business.

Women’s selling activity initially entailed the exchange of scanty fish and shellfish for agricultural produce; however, with time they were gradually able to obtain a public licence to independently operate in provincial and national fish supply markets.

Their job consist in repairing fishing nets, for diferent reassons. Breaks must be corrected quickly, as boats go fishing frequently.
This job was recognized as Galician cultural heritage by XUNTA de GALICIA in 2015.

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The art of dry stone walling concerns the knowhow related to making stone constructions by stacking stones upon each other, without using any other materials except sometimes dry soil. Dry stone structures are spread across most rural areas – mainly in steep terrains – both inside and outside inhabited spaces, though they are not unknown in urban areas. The stability of the structures is ensured through the careful selection and placement of the stones, and dry-stone structures have shaped numerous, diverse landscapes, forming various modes of dwelling, farming and husbandry. Such structures testify to the methods and practices used by people from prehistory to today to organize their living and working space by optimizing local natural and human resources.

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It is a traditional Greek dance that belongs to the syrtos dance genre. In its basic form it consists of twelve steps, of which the first seven are forward and the remaining five in place. Most popular folk dance, also called isos or syrtos, with ancient Greek roots.

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Diples are a traditional product of our region Kalamata that has become known throughout Greece. Diples are offered at weddings, baptisms and social events. They sweeten the past, accompany the present and they portend a good future. According to custom, the more foldings the diples have, the greater the joys.

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Monemvasia is a small historical town in the eastern Peloponnese, in the prefecture of Laconia, near Kalamata. It is known from the Medieval fortress on the "Rock of Monemvasia''. Monemvasia is connected to the rest of mainland Peloponnese through a naturally formed "neck".

Its name means "One Entrance". The nickname of Monemvasia is "Gibraltar of the east". Today, the Castle of Monemvasia with its two settlements is used for tourism and is among the most beautiful sights of the country.

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The main feature of the Fallas Festivity, a tradition of communities in Valencia and its diaspora celebrating the coming of spring, is the giant falla. The falla is a monument made up of ninots (caricature pieces) created by local artists and craftspeople that provides a commentary on current social issues. Erected in the town square, the falla is set alight at the end of the festivity, which runs from March 14 to 19, to symbolize the coming of spring, purification and a rejuvenation of community social activity. In the meantime, marching bands parade the streets, outdoor meals are held and fireworks staged. Each year, a Fallas Queen is elected to promote the festivity throughout the year encouraging locals and visitors to take part. Know-how associated with the practice is transmitted within families, particularly those involved in the construction of the ninots who belong to different guilds among participating communities. The Fallas Festivity provides an opportunity for collective creativity and the safeguarding of traditional arts and crafts. It is also a source of community pride, contributor to cultural identity and enhances social cohesion. In the past, the festivity was also a way of preserving the Valencian language when it was prohibited. Inscribed in the list of intangible heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2016.

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The Kalamata scarf has a rich history and symbolizes the local tradition and culture of our region. For this reason, I believe that it is important to keep it in the culture of our country. Nowadays, the scarf is used in traditional dances, such as in the chamiko dance, to facilitate the first dancer in the figures. But in the past, its use in dances was not only common, but for women it was also mandatory. It was imposed by reasons of honor, as it was morally impermissible for a man to hold a girl's bare hand.

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The olive tree is a kind of tree, which is also found very often in Greece. Its fruit is also called olive and olive oil is produced from it.

The places most famous for their quality olive oil are Messinia, Fokida, Laconia, Lesvos and Crete.

The Greeks were the first people to cultivate the olive tree in the European Mediterranean area. The olive is the most popular crop in Greece, from which excellent quality products have been produced for decades and are in high demand all over the world.

The olive is very basic for the Mediterranean diet. Due to the important role played by the olive over the centuries in the daily life of the peoples of the Mediterranean and in particular in Greece, the branches, the fruit but also the olive oil, the "juice" of the olive tree, have a symbolic character and hold an honorable place in various activities of life of the local residents.

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The Temple of Epicurious Apollo is the first Greek monument to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1986 with the following commentary: "The famous temple dedicated to the god of the sun and the cure of diseases was built around the middle of the 5th century. e.g. in the highlands of the Arcadian mountains. The temple with the oldest Corinthian capital yet found combines the archaic style and the Doric style with some innovative architectural elements.

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It is a popular song about the beauty of the Slovak nature and the hospitality of Slovak people.

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Karol Duchoň - V Dolinách (originálna verzia)

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The well-preserved medieval town built above important gold mines

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There are many breathtaking caves in Slovakia which are worth of visiting. These are included in the World Heritage Sites lists: Ochtinska Aragonite Cave, Gombasecka Cave, Domica Cave and Dobsinska IceCave.

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Dobsinska Ice Cave

The cave is located in the south-western part of the Slovak Paradise National Park. Total cave length is 1,483 m and tour circuit is 515 m long (30 minutes).

Most interesting parts of the cave are Great and Small Halls, Ruffiny's Corridor and Collapsed Dome.
Dripstone and White Hall, Dry Dome, Dripstone Cellar and Hell are parts without ice.

Dobsinska Ice cave is inscribed on the UNESCO list since 2000.

Domica Cave

Domica Cave is the longest cave of the Slovak Karst. Its total length is 5,368 m and it's connected with Certova diera (Devil's Hole) cave.

The cave is decorated with sinter fills - shields and drums, cascade pools (Roman Spa, Plitvice Lakes), onion-like stalactites and pagoda-like stalagmites.
The cave is also a significant archaeological location, with findings from the Early Neolithic.

It's possible to take a short tour (780 m, 45 minutes) or a long tour with boat ride on the river Styx (930 m, 60 minutes).

Gombasecka Cave

The cave is located in Slovak Karst National Park, 10 km south from Roznava. Total length is 1,525 m, but accessible is only 285 m. The tour circuit is 530 m long and takes 30 minutes.

Gombasecka cave is filled mostly with the thin, hollow flowstone soda straw stalactites, unique in Slovakia. There are also other forms of stalactites, stalagmites, thin flowstone layers and crusts.

Jasovska Cave

Jasovska cave has a rich flowstone decoration with sinter fills - pagoda-like stalagmites, columns, sinter waterfalls, shields, drums, straw stalactites and other forms. The cave is an important wintering place for bats as well. More than 19 species of the total 24 living in Slovakia winter there.

Total length of the cave is 2811 m. The tour takes 45 minutes and it 720 m long with 339 steps.

Ochtinska Aragonite Cave

This cave is a world rarity and unique natural phenomenon. It is interesting for variety and abundance of aragonite formations and a rare development of underground space. Thanks to its significance and unique ornamentation, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Total length of the cave is 585 m and tour circuit is 300 m long. Tour of the cave takes 30 minutes.

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The Biosphere Reserve of Os Ancares Lucenses and Montes de Cervantes, Navia and Becerreá, occupies an area of 53,664 ha. This Biosphere Reserve is located in the eastern part of the province of Lugo, including territories of 3 municipalities: Cervantes, Navia de Suarna and Becerreá.

The Sierra de Ancares is a mountain range located in the Galaico-Leonés massif, in the extreme northwest of the province of León and in the easternmost part of the province of Lugo. It is a protected natural area and in 2006 it was declared a Biosphere Reserve by Unesco in both León and Lugo.

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It is a traditional dance in which the dancers hold hands and move in a circle to the rhythm of the traditional Serbian music. Each region of Serbia has their dance.

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Kolo is a traditional, collective folk dance performed by dancers interlinked to form a chain, usually moving in a circle holding hands. It is performed to the accompaniment of music during private and public gatherings and plays an integrative social role, involving all members of the local community. Performances at key events for the lives of individuals and communities make this element very present and sustainable, and bearers and local communities ensure its visibility through fairs, festivals and competitions.

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Every year, Orthodox families in Serbia celebrate their family saint patron on special days. They invite their family members and friends and prepare a special meal, which includes wheat (koljivo) and ritual bread (slavski kolač). The celebration is passed on from father to son.

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In Serbia, families, neighbours and friends celebrate a holiday in honour of the Orthodox Christian patron saint, Slava. A specially designed candle is lit in the family home, then wine is poured over a Slava cake, which is then cut crosswise, rotated and broken into four parts and lifted up. Women play an important role in transmitting knowledge within families concerning the performance of rituals, their meaning and purpose. The Slava feast reinforces social relations and encourages dialogue in multi-ethnic and multi-confessional areas.

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Slava: Celebration of Family Saint Patron's Day in Serbia

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In Serbia, families, neighbours and friends celebrate a holiday in honour of the Orthodox Christian patron saint, Slava. A specially designed candle is lit in the family home, then wine is poured over a Slava cake, which is then cut crosswise, rotated and broken into four parts and lifted up.

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The potters from the village of Zlakusa have been using clay and calcite to make long-lasting pots and pans for making delicious meals.

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Inscribed in 2020 ( 15.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

© Open Air Museum 'Staro Selo', 2018

Zlakusa pottery making, hand-wheel pottery making in the village of Zlakusa relates to the knowledge and skills involved in making unglazed vessels for thermic food processing. Used in households and restaurants across Serbia, Zlakusa pottery is made of clay and calcite and the wheel is run exclusively by hand. The process takes seven to ten days, and includes the preparation of clay paste, shaping, decoration, finishing, drying and baking. The finished vessels are decorated with geometrical ornaments made with wooden or metal tools, and handles are added to some vessels. Nowadays, traditional shapes, pots, bread-making and meat-frying pans and small pans for the kitchen oven have been adjusted to the modern way of preparing and serving food. The related knowledge and skills are mainly transmitted through direct participation and work alongside experienced craftspeople within the community. Demonstrations at the Zlakusa Festival and classes held at the Arts School in Užice provide another key mode of transmission. Zlakusa pottery is often presented at fairs and festivals throughout Serbia and the vessels are widely used during important family and community events. It is claimed that some dishes prepared in Zlakusa earthenware on an open fire have a unique taste. Moreover, the pottery is closely associated with the village of Zlakusa and its environs due to its close link with the natural environment, which provides the raw material.

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UNESCO - Zlakusa pottery making, hand-wheel pottery making in the village of Zlakusa

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The Committee meets annually to evaluate nominations proposed by States Parties to the 2003 Convention and decide whether or not to inscribe those cultural practices and expressions of intangible heritage on the Convention's Lists. By clicking on the inscribed elements listed below, you can discover the nominations, photos and videos, together with Committee decisions and evidence of commun...

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The imperial Palace of Galerius was built in Gamzigrad, in the eastern part of Serbia, in the third-fourth centuries. It is famous for its floor mosaics and sculptures.

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Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius

The Late Roman fortified palace compound and memorial complex of Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius, in the east of Serbia, was commissioned by Emperor Caius Valerius Galerius Maximianus, in the late 3rd and early 4th centuries. It was known as Felix Romuliana, named after the emperor's mother. The site consists of fortifications, the palace in the north-western part of the complex, basilicas, temples, hot baths, memorial complex, and a tetrapylon. The group of buildings is also unique in its intertwining of ceremonial and memorial functions.

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Gamzigrad-Romuliana, palais de Galère

Gamzigrad, à l'est de la Serbie, est un palais fortifié de l'époque romaine tardive, associé à un mémorial sur la colline adjacente. Il fut édifié à la fin du IIIe siècle et au début du IVe siècle, sur ordre de l'empereur Caius Valerius Galerius Maximianus et est connu sous le nom de Felix Romuliana, du nom de la mère de l'empereur. Le site est constitué de fortifications, d'un palais dans la partie nord-ouest de l'ensemble, de basiliques, temples, thermes, mémorial et d'un tétrapyle. Le groupe de constructions est aussi unique en ce qu'il entremêle cérémonial et mémorial.

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ガムジグラード‐ロムリアーナ、ガレリウスの宮殿

セルビア東部のガムジグラードは、3世紀末から4世紀初頭に至るローマ帝国四分統治時代の皇帝の一人、ガレリウスにより建造された。この時代の建築では唯一の遺構で、かつては皇帝の母親ロムラを称え、ロムリアーナと呼ばれた。塁壁と塔に囲まれた宮殿は、政治の舞台から引退したガレリウスが余生を過ごした場でもある。この場所は現世と来世を表す二つの空間が融合している点が特徴で、十字路に建つテトラピュロンを境に、現世を現す空間には要塞や宮殿、来世を表す空間には霊廟や神殿などの建造物が建つ。宮殿は皇帝の死後も存続したが、アヴァール人やスラブ人により、7世紀初頭に破壊された。

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Gamzigrad-Romuliana, paleis van Galerius

Dit laat-Romeinse versterkte paleis en monumentencomplex ligt in het oosten van Servië. Het werd gebouwd in opdracht van keizer Caius Valerius Galerius Maximianus in de laat 3e en begin 4e eeuw. Het stond bekend als Felix Romuliana, vernoemd naar de moeder van de keizer. De plek bestaat uit forten, het paleis in het noordwestelijke deel van het complex, basilieken, tempels, hete baden, het gedenktekencomplex en een Tetrapylon. Het paleis met zijn vestingwerken en de monumenten vormen een bijzonder getuigenis van de Romeinse bouwtraditie en is uniek vanwege de manier waarop ceremoniële en herdenkingsfuncties verweven zijn.

Source: unesco.nl

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Gračanica, Dečani, Sopoćani and Studenica

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Doñana National Park is in Andalucia. It is notable for the great diversity of its biotopes, especially lagoons, marshlands, fixed and mobile dunes, scrub woodland and maquis. It is home to five threatened bird species. It is one of the largest heronries in the Mediterranean region and is the wintering site for more than 500,000 water fowl each year. The date of inscription on the World Heritage list by UNESCO was in 1994.

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It is situated on the island of Tenerife. Rising 7.500 m the ocean floor, it is regarded as the world´s third-tallest volcanic structure and stands in a spectacular environment. Teide is of global importance in providing evidence of the geological processes that underpin the evolution of oceanic islands. It is in the list of UNESCO since 2007.

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One of the most important cities of the ancient world. It was founded in 370 BC but it came to light after 1986. Excavations in the site revealed a theatre, the Asclepeio, a fountain, sanctuaries, Roman mansions, the stadium and the gymnasium. The restored theatre reopened in 2013 after 1,300 years of silence becoming a cultural oasis.

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St Johns wort,oregano,bay laurel,thyme,tea plants,sage,mint,chamomile,rosemary-just a few of the plants used for adding aroma and flavor to food or for their medical properties.

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World-famous for their tasty flavor,the olives of Kalamata are the hightest quality black edible olives.They are handpicked when ripe and they are a delicious meze of the hightest nurtritional value and the perfect accompaniment of several dishes.

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One of the best– known products of the region. They are naturally sun dried, sweet and of the highest nutritional value. Their healing properties have been known ever since Hippocrates 'time. They are a good source of energy for our body, and rich in vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. It is also a high – fiber food.

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Our tour to Büyükçekmece Great Atatürk Park

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The cultural heritage of our great leader, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our state, was preserved and passed on to future generations. Beyond his political and military abilities, Atatürk is a genius who writes history, studies history, believes in science, is passionate about archaeology, founded a museum, and is interested in the preservation and restoration of architectural structures and the preservation of culture. In addition, the thoughts and productions that this genius achieved, together with his comrades, during the period from the independence of the country and the establishment of our republic until his death, have become cultural units that will be taken care of by future generations with all their values ​​and transcending the borders of the country.

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Our Research and Presentations on Our Cultural Heritage

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Presentation of cultural elements on the map of Turkey. Our cultural heritage puzzle with Wordmint

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Aphrodisias (2017)

Archaeological Site of Ani (2016)

Archaeological Site of Troy (1998)

Arslantepe Mound (2021)

Bursa and Cumalıkızık: the Birth of the Ottoman Empire (2014)

City of Safranbolu (1994)

Diyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape (2015)

Ephesus (2015)

Göbekli Tepe (2018)

Gordion (2023)

Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği (1985)

Hattusha: the Hittite Capital (1986)

Historic Areas of Istanbul (1985)

Nemrut Dağ (1987)

Neolithic Site of Çatalhöyük (2012)

Pergamon and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape (2014)

Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex (2011)

Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia (2023)

Xanthos-Letoon (1988)

Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia (1985)

Hierapolis-Pamukkale (1988)

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The founders of Büyükçekmece, where the first settlement started in the 7th century BC, were Helens. Büyükçekmece, which came under Byzantine rule in the 2nd century BC, was known as Athyra.

After the Hellenes, Atilla, the Great Hun Emperor, passed through Çatalca with his army in 447 AD, entered Büyükçekmece and imposed a tax on the Byzantium and went back. Avar Turks came to Istanbul via Çatalca in 616, and Bulgarians in 813 under the command of Kurum Han. In 1090, the Pechenegs reached Büyükçekmece.

Turks settled in the Byzantine delta in 1357, but the Çekmece region continued to live under Byzantine rule for a long time.

Büyükçekmece, which was connected to the Ottoman Empire after the conquest of Istanbul, was a summer and agricultural town, and there was no dense settlement in the region because it was a place for armies during the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. Especially after the 1829 Ottoman-Russian war, a large number of Turkish immigrants settled in Büyükçekmece, which was used as a hunting and wintering place during the Ottoman period.

Büyükçekmece, which was connected to Çatalca Sanjak as a district in 1876, was turned into a sub district to Çatalca in 1926 with the declaration of Çatalca as a district. Büyükçekmece, which was declared a municipality in 1958, left Çatalca district in 1987 and became an independent district.

Büyükçekmece has been a transit and accommodation point for armies and passengers in both Byzantine and Ottoman periods. Artifacts such as caravanserais, inns and Mimar Sinan's famous bridge, some of which have survived to the present day, some of which are ruins and traces have already disappeared, are important signs of being a passage.

Evliya Çelebi writes that Büyükçekmece was a sub-district of Eyüp Kadilik in the 17th century, it had a ruined castle by the sea, about a thousand flourishing houses, vineyards, and the lands of the town were foundation lands. He mentions the districts imaret, madrasah, developed bazaar, 11 inns, baths and caravanserais.

Today, Büyükçekmece is taking firm steps towards becoming a world city with its evolving face, although it preserves its characteristic as a passage or bridge of the past. The heritage and values ​​left to us by history are preserved in harmony in the Culture Park planned on the shores of Büyükçekmece Lake.

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Büyükçekmece Kültür Park - Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Köprüsü - Kurşunlu Han 4K Vlog #asmr #vlog #acepro

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In Turkish society, daily life is shaped around meals and long meal time. Center of house life is kitchen. Even in big cities, families often prefer to dine together and at home. Especially after the guests are welcomed, the table is not cleared immediately. People have long conversations, listen to music and have fun.

Turkish cuisine is world famous with its rich ingredients and dishes made with intensive labor. You can taste these unique flavors in restaurants or in a house where you are a guest. Cooking at home is very common. You can buy fresh food from grocery stores, supermarkets or bazaars established on certain days.

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Zeybek: Ege, Güney Marmara, İç ve Batı Anadolu

Teke: Göller Yöresi, Batı Akdeniz.

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