the Adriatic coast whose buildings represent 2,500 years of architecture. Its numerous palaces, churches, and island fortress have been designated a World Heritage site since 1997. The medieval historic center of Trogir, dating back to the 13th century, is even the best-preserved Romanesque-Gothic ...
and 13th centuries, Notre-Dame de Chartres is the best-preserved Gothic cathedral in France. This is why it was the first monument listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, in 1979. It is also a place steeped in history: Henry IV is the only king of France to have been crowned in Chartres Cathedral i ...
erity of Provins from the 11th to the 13th century. These festivities take place in the unique setting of the medieval city of Provins, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A journey through time The Médiévales de Provins offers each year in June a life-size reconstruction of daily life in the M ...
ge in the municipality of Gavarnie. This exceptional natural site is part of the Pyrenees National Park. Since 1997, it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in the "Pyrénées-Mont Perdu, cirques and canyons" ensemble. 2- Why is this natural site a must-see? The Gavarnie Circus is a mon ...
s. Today, the remains of these installations are still visible. To be noted: this unique monumental complex in the world has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since December 6, 1985. An archaeological national park also protects the area around the site since 1993. Petra is moreover the ...
every summer in Arc-et-Senans in the Doubs, enjoys a prestigious setting as it takes place in the gardens of an old saltworks now listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site. But this is not the only particularity of this event. For more than ten years, this festival has established a partnership wit ...
ed UNESCO's decision as a "historic event, unique in our history for its dimension and impact". Nice, our city that we love so much, is listed as a World Heritage Site by the @UNESCO. It becomes, for the whole planet, one of the reference cities of the world heritage. It is a historic event, uniq ...
these walls that you can admire the majority of the historical monuments of Marrakech: the Koutoubia Mosque, the Jamaâ El Fna Square (classified as a World Heritage Site in 2001 by Unesco), as well as many palaces. Sites and monuments Other tourist sites in Marrakech include: the Medersa Ben You ...
iscovery of Cathar castles. This modern city, which is both a cultural and gastronomic center, is flanked by an imposing medieval city classified as a World Heritage Site. Behind its ramparts, you can discover the château comtal and several Romanesque achievements. Five fortresses full of histo ...
ury BC and the 16th century. This military work, which is the largest man-made architectural structure in length, area and mass, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. History of the Great Wall It was around 220 BC that Qin Shin Huang set about linking the existing sections of fortif ...
Mumtaz Mahal, 'the light of the palace'. This colossal mausoleum of white marble changing colour according to the hours of the day has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. On July 7, 2007, this monument was designated as one of the new seven wonders of the world. History of the Taj M ...
limited to the fame of its wineries, which are still numerous in the city. Its historical center, called 'Old Porto' or 'Ribeira', has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. Monuments to visit The old town of Porto or Ribeira is a must-see place. The Torre dos Clérigos (Tower of the Cler ...
Empire, of the Archduchy of Austria, of the Austrian Empire and then of Austria-Hungary. Since 2001, its historic center has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historical and cultural importance. A great cultural capital Vienna is one of the great European capitals in terms of it ...
s. In autumn, it offers a fantastic playground for picturesque woodland walks. This reserve, which also hosts the New Lanark site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts remarkable biodiversity. More than 100 bird species have been recorded there. To discover its treasures, you can complete ...
1964. 2- It is home to cities with a rich historical heritage. The main cities of the island of Malta are Valletta and Mdina. Valletta, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has preserved many testimonies from the time of the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Surrounded by ramparts, this ...
chu Picchu, whose name means 'Old Mountain' in Quechua, is a sacred city considered the most representative work of Inca architecture. It is a Unesco World Heritage Site. This ancient Inca city is located in Peru, in the province of Urubamba, one hundred and thirty kilometers from Cuzco. It is pe ...
d and water meet, the hortillonnages of Amiens are particularly protected. They are listed in the National Inventory of Sites and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They have been reshaped by humans over the centuries but still retain an absolute charm and offer a wild paradise just a ston ...
boast of its historical heritage. It has no fewer than two monuments designed by Vauban: a Fort Vauban built in 1694 and a Vauban Tower listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2008. The former Lazaretto, built in 1720, now houses a maritime museum. This museum, which receives 60,000 visitors ...
The medieval Christmas market This year, the famous medieval city of Ile-de-France celebrates Christmas in Provins during the weekend on December 10 and 11, 2022. The highlight of this festive weekend is of course the 5th edition of the medieval Christmas market animated by troubadours, jugglers ...
lar sound and light show was initiated in 2003 to highlight the architectural heritage of the city, starting with its magnificent cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Chartres, also known for the quality of its stained glass, naturally made light the central theme of this event. 2024 Edition On ...
