World Heritage: Monumental SitesThis second of the three-volume UNESCO World Heritage series examines "monument structures" sites that can be seen as an essence of their cultures. The UNESCO World Heritage program selected 47 monuments based on historical importance and stylistic variations employed for the exercise of political power, social prestige, luxury, religious worship, and collective memory. The panorama includes the Taj Mahal of Agra, the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Temple of Borobudur, the Alhambra, the Kremlin, the Pueblo of Taos, and one of the most recognized monuments to a historical moment-the Statue of Liberty. Taken together, these sites are a timeline of civilization that range from the pyramids at Giza to the modernist buildings designed by Victor Horta in Brussels. Travelers will revel in the possibilities; historians and students will turn to the rich text describing the heritage of every nation and every individual. |
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Page 112
Before the new gate were placed , as defensive structures , a semi - circular
barbican ( Lion Tower ) and two fortified entrances guarded by towers . On the
side overlooking the river , a new wa - ter - gate was opened , the imposing Saint
...
Before the new gate were placed , as defensive structures , a semi - circular
barbican ( Lion Tower ) and two fortified entrances guarded by towers . On the
side overlooking the river , a new wa - ter - gate was opened , the imposing Saint
...
Page 214
Its structure is typical of fortified Hispano - Islamic gates : beneath a horseshoe
arch , the passageway twists and winds so as to make it easier to defend . The
most monumental gate , on the other hand , is the Puerta de la Justicia ( 1348 ) ...
Its structure is typical of fortified Hispano - Islamic gates : beneath a horseshoe
arch , the passageway twists and winds so as to make it easier to defend . The
most monumental gate , on the other hand , is the Puerta de la Justicia ( 1348 ) ...
Page 257
... we would begin our itinerary to the imperial threshold from Tiananmen Square
, the Gate of Heavenly Peace , which in reality is made up of five gates ; the
symbolism of the number five boasts exceedingly ancient roots in China , and we
will ...
... we would begin our itinerary to the imperial threshold from Tiananmen Square
, the Gate of Heavenly Peace , which in reality is made up of five gates ; the
symbolism of the number five boasts exceedingly ancient roots in China , and we
will ...
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Contents
The Palace and Gardens | 4 |
Victor Hortas Brussels | 18 |
Bulgaria | 24 |
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| Title | World Heritage: Monumental Sites Treasury of world culture Volume 2 of UNESCO World Heritage Treasury of World Culture Series Volume 2 of World Heritage |
| Authors | Valerio Terraroli, Unesco |
| Editor | Valerio Terraroli |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Skira, 2003 |
| ISBN | 8884915570, 9788884915573 |
| Length | 383 pages |
| Subjects | › Travel / General |
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