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Mexican UNESCO Heritage List Sites
Thirteen cultural and natural Mexican sites were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in the 1990s bearing testimony to Mexico's rich history and diversity.
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UNESCO Heritage List Sites, Mexico
Six cultural and natural Mexican sites were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in the 21st century bearing testimony to Mexico's rich history and diversity.
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UNESCO Heritage Sites in Mexico
During the 80s, eight Mexican sites were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. These cultural and natural sites bear testimony to Mexico's rich history and diversity.
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UNESCO Heritage Sites in Austria
Austria has some fine UNESCO World Heritage sites with architecture, natural beauty, and not surprisingly music confirming the Austrian contribution to world culture
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UNESCO Heritage Sites in Cuba
Cuba's UNESCO World Heritage Sites pay homage to the Spanish settlers who made the island their home. A heritage that has endowed the island with sites of great beauty.
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UNESCO Heritage Sites in the Caribbean
Caribbean UNESCO World Heritage Sites are a mix of cultural, natural landmarks and historical relics all paying homage to the region's eclectic past.
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Austria Travel: Historic Sights
Travelers to Austria experience spectacular scenery , enjoy the beautirul cities, experience culture and see some of the greatest historic sites in the world.
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Bordeaux Port Named to UNESCO List
Bordeaux may be famous for its wine, but it also has 18th century architecture to boast about. The Port of the Moon area of the French town includes great examples.
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Poland Travel: Historic Sites
Poland is multifaceted European country is where the contemporary and the medieval mix. Poland is a relatively reasonably priced vacation destination in Europe
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Romania Travel Historic Sights
The World Heritage Lists sites with outstanding universal value. Seven Sites are in Romania. Following are outstanding significant historic places in Romania.
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Routings of Rhine River Cruises
Rhine River boat cruises can add the Moselle, Main, and Danube Rivers in Germany to extend popular multiple-day cruise routings to many top European holiday destinations.
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Traveling Along the Rhine River
The Rhine River is Europe's premier waterway flowing from Switzerland through France, Germany, and the Netherlands before ending in the North Sea.
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Medieval Carcassonne and Bastide-Saint Louis
Include medieval Carcassonne in your new year's travel plan
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Cultural Events in Croatian Cities
Enjoy opera shows, ballet dancing, traditional open air concerts and theatre performances in the capital's churches and public squares along the Dalmatian coast.
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Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
The Danube delta has the status of Biosphere Reserve, Ramsar zone and UNESCO World Heritage Site. International Friends of Nature named it Landscape of the year 2007-2009
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Driving to UNESCO-Listed Hallstatt
The picturesque Austrian village Hallstatt is on the UNESCO World Heritage list and a pleasant day trip by car from Salzburg or a stop en route when driving to Vienna.
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Exploring Australia's Kakadu
Kakadu, is one of the world's most exciting parks, but before the release of the movie "Crocodile Dundee" in 1986, it was known to only a few non-Australian travelers.
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Public Transportation to Hallstatt
Hallstatt, a picturesque village and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage listed sight in Austria, can be reached by train or bus from Vienna or as a day trip from Salzburg.
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See Hallstatt's Karner Bone House
A popular if bizarre sight to see in Hallstatt, a day trip from Salzburg, Austria is its Karner (Beinhaus / Bone House) where 600 painted human skulls are on display.
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The Fjords of Western Norway
Western Norway's majestic fjords are more than just photo opportunities - activities to engage travellers, from cruises to base jumping, can maximize visits to the sites.
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The History of Mosaic Art
Pictures and designs created with various types and colors of tessera (tile) and other materials form mosaic art with more than just a decorative purpose.
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Top Sights in Lübeck, Germany
Lübeck is famous for brick-Gothic architecture including the Marienkirche, Rathaus (Town Hall), and Holstentor, the Baroque Buddenbrook House, and Niederegger marzipan.
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UNESCO Heritage Sites in Germany
Germany has 32 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List. These cultural, architectural, and natural treasures help explain German influence in humanity's common heritage.
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First Pass Under Heaven
This week begins a month-long look at some "great walls."
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Top Day Cruises on the Rhine River
Köln-Düsseldorfer (KD) has riverboat roundtrip cruises in Cologne and Düsseldorf, and day trips from Bonn up the Rhine (Rhein) River to Remagen, Linz, and Koblenz.
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Climb Europe's Highest Sand Dunes in Lithuania
In a remote corner of Europe lies one of the continent's most unusual land formations, home to varied landscapes and a precious natural environment under threat.
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Crac des Chevaliers Syria World Heritage Site
The Crac des Chevaliers (Arabic Qal'at al-Hosn) in Syria, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the best-preserved examples of Crusader military architecture.
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Lithuania's Curonian Spit
Baltic Sea beaches are a summer holiday haven and the UNESCO Heritage Curonian Spit in Lithuania is a wide sandy spot just waiting for a beach towel - and a sweater!
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Ukrainian Capital Highlights
Kyiv's an especially historic city, with sights like the St Sophia Cathedral Complex and the Caves Monastery dating back to the eleventh century.
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Bergen, Norway's Coastal Beauty
Norway's second largest city is its most picturesque, with it's oceanside location, Hanseatic League buildings, world-class aquarium, inviting downtown and natural charm.
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Hagia Sophia, a Must-See Religious Monument
Hagia Sophia has been a source of wonder and mystery since it was first constructed. When you're visiting Istanbul, you'll want to know a little background before you go.
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Historic Hotels in Germany
Sleeping in a guesthouse from the 14th century or in a hotel castle from the 16th century turns a trip to German medieval cities into a unique experience.
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Leaning Tower of Pisa Travel Tips
Beat the tour buses to the best photo spot outside the famous tower in the Campo dei Miracoli, Tuscany, Italy - but beware of fake designer merchandise and rip-off cafes.
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Off the Beaten Path Mexico Honeymoon Spots
From swimming in underwater caves to exploring the winding, cobblestone paths that lead to the Alleyway of the Kiss, Mexico honeymoons offer romance and adventure.
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Rhine Day Cruises from Frankfurt
The Rhine River and Loreley are within easy reach by train from Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof and International Airport (FRA) for day trips and short Rhein boat cruises.
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Visiting Israel's Masada
When you visit Israel's Masada you not only take in the beauty of an ancient Jewish settlement, but also learn of a people who refused to submit to slavery.
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Carcassonne, France – a Medieval Walled City
Tourists come for the medieval walled city on the hill, but the Ville Basse (lower town) of Carcassonne will also charm, and is a good base to tour the Languedoc region.
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Hahoe Folk Village
The best known Folk Village in Korea is a simple delight to visist
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Rediscovering Iloilo
Food is not the only specialty in IloIlo. If you get there you'll discover the rest.
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Rhine River Day Cruises, Germany
Pleasure boats cruise on the Rhine River but the UNESCO-listed Mittelrhein and the Loreley Rock are particularly popular with day-trippers from Frankfurt and Cologne.
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See Top Sights in Speyer, Germany
Speyer, a city on the left bank of the Rhine, has a medieval old town and is most famous for its Imperial Cathedral, an ancient Jewish bath and two world-class museums.
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The Best Historic Towns and Cities in the UK
England, Wales and Scotland are packed with so much history; it's difficult to know where to start. This article will give readers some ideas on great places to visit.
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Top Ten Things to do in Wales
For such a small country, Wales has an incredible range of sights and activities to choose from. Selecting the best will help make any Welsh holiday unforgettable.
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Transportation to Romantic Bruges in Flanders
Trains make romantic Bruges (Brugge) in Flanders, Belgium an easy day trip from Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent. Cheap flights go to nearby Brussels airports (BRU & CRL).
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UNESCO Listed Sites in Belgium
Belgian UNESCO World Cultural Heritage listed sites include medieval architecture, Beguine convents, belfries, Brussels, Bruges, ancient mines, and monuments to industry.
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Probing on Philippine Old Churches
Churches, especially the ancient ones, are considered tourist destinations. With this as background, I opted to probe on the condition of Philippine century-old churches. (Based on the story written by the same author for the Philippine Panorama.)
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