Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape

where. Czechia
what. postcard (Czechia, 2020)

St Mary's Cathedral and St Michael's Church at Hildesheim

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country. Germany

year of inscription. 1985 (modification: 2008)

criteria. Cultural

Historic Monuments and Sites of Hiraizumi

where. Japan
what. stamp (Japan, 1954)

Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis

where. Egypt
what. stamp (Egypt, 2011)

Dresden Elbe Valley (delisted)

country. Germany

year of inscription. 2004; year of delisting. 2009

criteria. Cultural  

The Dresden Elbe Valley is a cultural landscape which dates from the 18th to 19th century CE, situated along some 18km of the eponymous river. It encompasses natural, rural, and urban features, including the city centre of Dresden, which houses monuments and parks dating from 16th to 20th century CE, and elements attesting to the advent of the Industrial Revolution in the region.

In 2007, construction of Waldschlösschen Bridge, which spans across the valley, began. It was deemed that this would destroy the integrity of the World Heritage Site. However, the decision was made to proceed with the plans, and in 2009, the site was delisted.

Palace and Park of Versailles

country. France

year of inscription. 1979

criteria. Cultural

This WHS, located in the Ile-de-France region, was the principal residence of French monarchs from King Louis XIV to King Louis XVI for over a century. The construction of the Palace of Versailles began in 1624 CE, and over the years, under the patronage of the various kings, many architects, artists, and landscape designers contributed to produce the palace, as it seen today, having been the inspiration for other European palaces. The palace is surrounded by gardens designed by Le Notre, credited as the creator of the typology of French-style gardens.

Margravial Opera House Bayreuth

country. Germany

year of inscription. 2012

criteria. Cultural

Built between 1745 and 1750, the Margravial Opera House in bayreuth was commission by Margravine Wilhelmine, wife of Federick, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth. The façade was designed by Joseph Saint Pierre while the interior was the work of Giuseppe Galli Bibiena. It changed the way opera houses were designed, foreshadowing the architecture of large public theatres of the 19th century, and is the only entirely preserved example of court opera house architecture.

Venice and its Lagoon

country. Italy

year of inscription. 1987

criteria. Cultural

Venice, located in the Veneto region, was founded in 5th century CE and located over 118 small islands. The initial settlement by humans on the small islands developed into a unique urban-scape of hydraulic and architectural interactions with the natural landscape. Venice grew to become a major maritime power in the 10th century CE. Concurrent with that rise, its buildings developed architectural masterpieces containing artwork by famed artists.