December 2011
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April 2011
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Archaeological Site of Mystras - Greece →
Mystras, the ‘wonder of the Morea’, was built as an amphitheatre around the fortress erected in 1249 by the prince of Achaia, William of Villehardouin. Reconquered by the Byzantines, then occupied by the Turks and the Venetians, the city was abandoned in 1832, leaving only the breathtaking medieval ruins, standing in a beautiful landscape.
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Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the... →
The Bellinzona site consists of a group of fortifications grouped around the castle of Castelgrande, which stands on a rocky peak looking out over the entire Ticino valley. Running from the castle, a series of fortified walls protect the ancient town and block the passage through the valley. A second castle (Montebello) forms an integral part of the fortifications, while a third but separate...
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WHS Live!
For the next week World Heritage Sites will be blogging from three World Heritage sites in France. The pictures will show up as they are taken! Here are the three sites I am going to feature:
Paris, Banks of the Seine
Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Remi and Palace of Tau, Reims
Palace and Park of Versailles
I am even going to stop by the UNESCO office in Paris!
Hope you enjoy...
March 2011
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