WORLD CULTURAL HERITAGE OF UNESCO Aleksei Kotov 9

WORLD CULTURAL HERITAGE OF UNESCO Aleksei Kotov 9 -b form school № 21.

. World Heritage sites on UNESCO's special list are of great interest to the entire population of the planet Unique natural and cultural objects make it possible to preserve those unique corners of nature and manmade monuments that demonstrate the richness of nature and the possibilities of the human mind

As of July 6, 2012 in the list World Heritage Site - 962 objects (including 745 cultural, 188 - natural and 29 - mixed) in 148 countries: individual Architectural structures and ensembles Acropolis, cathedrals in Amiens and Chartres, the historic center of Warsaw (Poland) and St. Petersburg (Russia), the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square (Russia), etc. ; Cities - Brasilia, Venice, along with the lagoon, etc. ; Archaeological reserves - Delphi, etc. ; National parks - Marine Park of the Great Barrier Reef, Yellowstone (USA) and others. The states on whose territory the World Heritage sites are located, undertake to preserve them.

Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock. The tower is 96. 3 metres high (roughly 60 stories). The tower of Big Ben is a symbol of London and Britain.

Stonehenge is a prehistoriс monument located in the English country of Wiltshire, about 13 kilometres north of Salisbury. One of the most famous sites in the world.

The ancient castle of Bomaris rises on the island of Anglesey. Its location, namely the Menai Strait, is considered the boundary between Anglesey and the northern coast of Wales.

On May 1, 1931, US President Herbert Hoover, flicked a switch from Washington and opened the world's tallest skyscraper with 102 floors. The building was named in honor of the State of New York - Empire State Building ("imperial staff").

The Buckingham Palace. It is the London home of the Queen. When the flag is flying on the top she is at home. Look, they are changing the Guards. There are more than 600 rooms in the palace

Statue of Liberty at sunset in New York. "Lady Liberty", which gave the United States France, stands at the entrance to the harbor of New York. It was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1984.

Above the plan for the construction of the new city of Washington, Pierre Charles Langfant worked. For the construction of the Congress building, the highest hill was chosen. Capitol Hill, Langfant was named "pedestal for the monument. "

Located in North-eastern Parts of Wales, 18 -kilometer Pontkysylte aqueduct - a feat Civil Engineering Times Industrial revolution, The construction of which was completed In the first years of the XIX century. After more Than 200 years after its discovery, all Is still used and is one of the Of the busiest sections Channel network in the UK, Passing about 15, 000 boats a year. In 2009, the Pontkilsilte aqueduct was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a "landmark in the history of civil engineering during the Industrial Revolution". This aqueduct is one of the unusual monuments of plumbers and plumbing /

The television tower in the capital of Canada Toronto is one of the main attractions of the country. Its total height is 553 meters. It has several viewing areas with glazed floors, and the uppermost of them is located at 447 meters.

, those who spent their evenings in All the evening for books of Jack London, for sure, know a lot about the gold rush that swept the world's population in 1898. Today, Dawson City, in which a little more than a hundred years ago raged passions, has turned into a quiet provincial town

The conquest of Canada by Europeans began in those days when castles, have already lost the value of fortifications. However, romantics and lovers of antiquity lived at all times. One of these natures was Henry Mil Pellat, a big tycoon who got rich on the arms trade and financial transactions. It was he who came up with the idea to build a medieval castle as his own home in the capital of the country. In 1915 the construction of the castle was completed

Taj Mahal was built in the middle of the 17 th century near the Jamna river. This building, which is an exquisitely executed mosquemausoleum, is famous all over the world for being the best example of architectural art that was made in the style of the Mughals.

Fatehpur-Sikri is essentially an entire city in which the brave flight of the imagination of architects brought together Islamic strict geometric forms and ornate Hindu sculptural ornaments, creating a completely new, unique style.

The Museum of India is one of the oldest museums in the world. His grand opening was initiated by a biologist named Nathaniel Wallisch in 1814. Since that time, the exposition has been repeatedly updated with exhibits that belong to the most diverse fields of science

One of the most famous landmarks in Calcutta is the Victoria Memorial, which was built in the early 20 th century in honor of the Queen of England. The official opening of this building occurred in 1921.

In order to immerse yourself in the interesting world of Canadian history, you absolutely do not have to travel all over its territory. Just go on a trip to the city of Winnipeg, or rather walk through its historic center called Forks

Herd of elks graze. In the meadows. Yellowstone. National park. Against the background there is a mountain Holmes, on the left, and the mountain Dome. In Yellowstone National Park, which occupies almost 900 thousand hectares, there are more than 10 thousand geysers and thermal springs. The park was included in the World Heritage program in 1978.

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