Ferapontov Monastery
The Ferapontov Monastery is a monastery that is part of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is located in the village of Ferapontovo, Kirillovsky District, Vologda Oblast, Russia. The monastery was built by Saint Ferapont in 1398.
Albi
Albi is a town in southern France. It is pronounced “al-bee” in French and “al-bee” in Occitan. Albi is the main city of the Tarn department, located on the Tarn River, 85 kilometers northeast of Toulouse.
Engelsberg Ironworks
Engelsberg Ironworks (Swedish: Engelsbergs bruk) is an ironworks located in Ängelsberg, a village in Fagersta Municipality, Västmanland County, Sweden. It was built in 1681 by Per Larsson Gyllenhöök (1645–1706) and became one of the most modern ironworks in the world between 1700 and 1800. It has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.
Ellora Caves
The Ellora Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Aurangabad, India. They are one of the largest groups of caves carved into rock in the world. The artwork in these caves dates from AD 600 to AD 1000 and includes caves dedicated to Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain religions.
Elephanta Caves
The Elephanta Caves are a group of cave temples mainly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. UNESCO has recognized them as a World Heritage Site. They are located on Elephanta Island, also known as Gharapuri, which means “the city of the caves,” in Mumbai Harbour.
El Tajín
El Tajín is an ancient site in southern Mexico. It was one of the largest and most important cities during the Classic era in Mesoamerica. Part of the Classic Veracruz culture, El Tajín thrived from 600 to 1200 AD.
Lopé National Park
Lopé National Park (French: Parc national de la Lopé) is a national park located in central Gabon. It is surrounded by the Ogooué River to the north and the Chaillu Massif to the south. The park covers an area of 4,912 square kilometers (1,897 square miles).
East Rennell
East Rennell is the southern part of Rennell Island in the Solomon Islands. This area is named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rennell is the largest raised coral atoll in the world, and the region around Lake Tegano in East Rennell is home to many species of plants and animals found only there.
Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl
The Earliest Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl (Spanish: Primeros Monasterios en las faldas del Popocatépetl) are sixteen monasteries built in the early 16th century by the Augustinians, Franciscans, and Dominicans. These religious groups built the monasteries to spread Christianity to areas south and east of the Popocatépetl volcano in central Mexico. In 1994, UNESCO recognized these monasteries as World Heritage Sites because they influenced the design of early churches and monasteries, as well as missionary efforts in New Spain and parts of Latin America.
Pécs
Pécs (pronounced PAYTCH in English, [ˈpeːt͡ʃ] in Hungarian) is the fifth largest city in Hungary. It is located on the slopes of the Mecsek Mountains in the southwest part of the country, near the border with Croatia. Pécs is the administrative and economic center of Baranya County and serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pécs.