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.

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.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

 

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. 

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.