Işıl, Sevilay, Valentina, Panagiota, Olga, Anna

Onur, Patricia, Nadia, Cristina, Stiliyanlar, Efstratia

Halil, Luljeta, Georgia, Julija, İrene

Burhan, Melek, Alina ,Theano, Emoke ,Simona

Located in the Divriği district of Sivas, the mosque and hospital complex, dating back to the early 13th century, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985. The complex presents an impressive example of early Anatolian Islamic architecture. In particular, the meticulously crafted stone arch structures in the interior and the masterful stone carvings on the mosque's main entrances, each unique in its motifs and stone carving, reinforce the mosque's status as a masterpiece and indicate the work of multiple craftsmen. In addition to the main entrances, all the bases, shafts, and capitals of the columns, as well as the inner surfaces of the dome and arches, are decorated in a distinct and unique style. The inclusion of a hospital within the religious complex reveals the spatial construction culture of the region, while unusual features such as the absence of courtyards or columns make the mosque an extraordinary example of Seljuk architecture.

This series of heritage sites, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014, encompasses eight urban and rural areas in Bursa and the nearby village of Cumalıkızık, dating from the early 14th to the mid-15th centuries, representing the founding period of the Ottoman Empire and its first capital, Bursa. These areas include a commercial caravanserai district and five public infrastructure complexes built by the first five Ottoman sultans, containing social spaces such as mosques, baths, kitchens, and educational institutions, which led to the construction of nearby houses and thus the establishment of the capital. The well-preserved village of Cumalıkızık is a valuable example of this urban planning and economic system, having served as a foundation village belonging to the Orhan Gazi complex and economically supporting the capital. Another element preserved within this World Heritage site is the tomb of Orhan Gazi and Osman Gazi, the founders of the Ottoman dynasty.

🏛️ Centennial Hall – Wrocław

📍 Location

• Poland

• Wrocław, Śródmieście district

• Near Szczytnicki Park, the Japanese Garden and the Multimedia Fountain

🗓️ History

• Built: 1911–1913

• Opened: 1913

• Original name: People’s Hall (Hala Ludowa)

• Built for the Centennial Exhibition

👷 Architect

• Max Berg, German architect

• Designed as a modern and monumental building

🧱 Architecture

• Made of reinforced concrete

• Style: Modernism

• Large dome:
  

  • diameter: about 65 metres

  • height: about 42 metres

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• A technological breakthrough at the time of construction

🌍 Importance

• One of the first large reinforced concrete buildings in the world

• UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2006

• Considered a masterpiece of 20th-century engineering

🎶 Functions and Events

• concerts

• exhibitions and fairs

• sports events

• conferences and large public events

💦 Surroundings

• Multimedia Fountain (one of the largest in Europe)

• Szczytnicki Park

• Japanese Garden

• Pergola

⭐ Interesting Facts

• Many people believed the dome would collapse, but it still stands today

• Can hold several thousand people

• One of the symbols of Wrocław

📝 Why is it important?

• shows the development of modern architecture

• combines history, technology and culture

• has international significance

Both mines have been operating since the Middle Ages and are famous for their salt chambers, tunnels, and sculptures.

Today, they are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and popular tourist attractions.

Nela, Lena

~Alan

The Main Market Square is the heart of the city and one of the largest medieval squares in Europe. Its layout has remained unchanged for over 800 years. The streets still follow medieval trade routes, and the townhouses stand exactly where they did centuries ago. This isn’t a reconstruction — it’s the real thing.

The Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) was once a major hub of international trade. Silk, spices, salt, and lead were sold here, making Kraków an economic powerhouse in the region. Today, trade continues on the ground floor, while the upper level houses a 19th-century art gallery — a rare example of historical continuity.

Just a short walk away lies Wawel Hill, the political and symbolic center of Poland for centuries. The royal castle served as the residence of kings, and the cathedral was the site of coronations and royal burials. History and legend meet here, with the story of the Wawel Dragon blending into documented national history.

Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica also known as the Holy Great-Martyr Demetrius the Myroblyte, was a Greek Christian martyr of the early 4th century AD. (Anna, Thessaloniki, Greece, 1st primary school of Sykies, Group 1).

Located in the Maçka district of Trabzon, the Sumela Monastery is built on a steep cliff on the slope of Karadağ Mountain. Looking as if it is "clinging" to the mountain, the monastery offers a breathtaking view combined with the beauty of the surrounding nature.

Its full name is Panagia Sumela (Theotokos Sumela), but it is also commonly known as "Meryem Ana" (Mother Mary). This Greek Orthodox monastery and church complex sits 1,150 meters above sea level and 300 meters above the valley floor. Today, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.

Historically, Sumela was the most important monastery in the region and served as a school for training monks. It was considered very sacred because it protected a holy icon believed to perform miracles.

Zeugma (meaning "bridge" or "crossing") was a vital ancient city located on the banks of the Euphrates River, near modern-day Gaziantep.

Key Highlights:

• Twin Cities: Founded around 300 BCE by Seleucus Nicator, it originally consisted of two cities: Seleucia (west bank) and Apamea (east bank).

• Cultural Melting Pot: Its primary goal was to blend Greek-Macedonian and Semitic cultures, creating a unique social integration.

• Roman Strategic Hub: By 72 CE, it became a crucial frontier city for the Roman Empire, serving as both a powerful military base and a wealthy commercial center for collecting tolls.

• Archaeological Wealth: The site is home to impressive structures, including agoras, a theater, Roman bathhouses, and residential quarters that showcase the city's past glory.

Significance: Today, Zeugma is globally recognized for its historical role in merging different cultural spheres and its immense contribution to our understanding of ancient hybrid cultures.

Founded in the 5th century and spread over 118 small islands, Venice became a major maritime power in the 10th century. The whole city is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece in which even the smallest building contains works by some of the world's greatest artists such as Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese and others.

n this lagoon covering 70,176.4 ha, nature and history have been closely linked since the 5th century when Venetian populations, to escape barbarian raids, found refuge on the sandy islands of Torcello, Jesolo and Malamocco. These temporary settlements gradually became permanent and the initial refuge of the land-dwelling peasants and fishermen became a maritime power. Over the centuries, during the entire period of the expansion of Venice, when it was obliged to defend its trading markets against the commercial undertakings of the Arabs, the Genoese and the Ottoman Turks, Venice never ceased to consolidate its position in the lagoon.

Hollókő is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it’s an outstanding example of a traditional human settlement that has preserved its medieval character and traditional architecture. The village is an important part of Palóc culture and traditions, giving a sense of living history.

Dunakeszi IV. King Béla Secondary School

Ιt was built in the early 14th century (1309 - 1310) by the Knights Hospitaller shortly after they occupied the island.

It Served as the administrative center, fortress, and residence of the Grand Master of the Order of St. John.

The current structure was rebuilt by the Italians between 1937 and 1940.

It is one of the few examples of Gothic architecture in Greece and a premier example of military architecture from the Crusader period.

By Eleftheria, Dimitra, Dimitris and Apostolis

It was built in 1249 by William Villeharddouin. It was constructed on a spur of Mount Taygetos, near ancient Sparta, as a strategic fortress to control the region.

The city's architecture was influenced by the "Helladic" school of Byzantine architecture.

By Lazaros, Johanna and Anastasis

Architectural and Historical Significance: Mount Nemrut, an elevated sanctuary (2,150 m), is home to a spectacular tomb-sanctuary complex built by King Antiochus I of Commagene (1st century BC). It is a remarkable synthesis of Greek, Persian, and Commagene cultures.

The complex is characterized by its monumental heads of gods (including Zeus-Oromasdes, Apollo-Mithras-Helios-Hermes, and Antiochus himself) that were part of gigantic statues (8-9 m tall) sitting on platforms facing east and west. These statues, carved from limestone, guard the tumulus of the king.

Architectural and Historical Significance: Ephesus is a sprawling archeological site that showcases the continuous urban development of a major Greco-Roman city over more than a millennium. It is perhaps best known for its Celsus Kütüphanesi (Library of Celsus), a masterpiece of Roman facade architecture completed around 117 AD. Our poster features a detailed cross-section of the Celsus Kütüphanesi, highlighting its double-wall construction and decorative, two-story facade with niches holding statues.

We also present the Great Theater, capable of seating 25,000 spectators, which hosted plays, assemblies, and even gladiator fights. Ephesus was also home to the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), although only its foundations remain, which we show in our historical reconstruction.

Through this site, we explore the social and intellectual life of the Roman period and the early stages of Christianity, as the city was home to one of the Seven Churches of Revelation.