World Heritage Tour -- Historic Cities

Author: He Yang
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: From 129 countries and regions around the world, 754 World Heritage sites, we have selected the essence of the essence and compiled them into this book. Each site is a masterpiece of human genius and a marvel of nature's creation! How do great cities become great? What kind of city is worth being listed as a World Heritage site? This book takes you to some of the most famous historical cities in the world, the grandeur of Rome, the splendor of Prague; the elegance of Kyoto, the city of Florence where geniuses abound. Cities with different personalities and diverse landscapes share one common mark: immortality. Palaces, mansions, churches, temples, sculptures, and famous paintings are everywhere, none of which are not great creations of humanity and the deepest accumulation of historical culture. What's even more enchanting is the long-standing ancient tradition: Venice's Masked Carnival, Kyoto's magnificent festival, and the great masters who shaped the soul of the city: Michelangelo of Florence, Gregorio of Toledo, and Baron Haussmann of Paris. Great cities become great and endure for millennia!