VILNIUS

 

BARDEJOV

 

First written mention of town dates from 1247. Urban heritage reserve inscribed in UNESCO's World Cultural and Natural Heri- tage List in 2000. Dominant features are Gothic Basilica Minor of St.Egidius from 1412 and Renaissance Town Hall from 1511

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Hill Forts of Rajasthan

 

Hill Forts of Rajasthan: The serial site, situated in the state of Rajasthan, includes six majestic forts in Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Sawai Madhopur, Jhalawar, Jaipur and Jaisalmer. The eclectic architecture of the forts, some up to 20 kilometres in circumference, bears testimony to the power of the Rajput princely states that flourished in the region from the 8th to the 18th centuries. Enclosed within defensive walls are major urban centres, palaces, trading centres and other buildings including temples. The forts use the natural defenses offered by the landscape: hills, deserts, rivers, and dense forests. They also feature extensive water harvesting structures, largely still in use today.

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Colorado-"There's Gold In Them Thar Hills!"

 

Kniepsand auf Amrum-wadden sea

 

Thanks Nicole for the nice card . 

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Karlovy Vary -- Mil Spring Colonnade

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Ulytau mountains ,Karaganda oblast ,Kazakhstan