World Heritage Tour - Historic Cities

Author: Hu Yunhuan (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2001-01-04
Features: From 129 countries and regions around the world, 754 World Heritage sites, the essence of the essence is collected into this book. Each site is a masterpiece of human genius and the wonders of nature! How can a great city be 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 full of geniuses. Cities with different personalities and varied appearances share the common mark of immortality. Palaces, mansions, churches, temples, sculptures, and famous paintings are everywhere, none of them are not the greatest creations of humanity, the deepest accumulation of historical culture. What is even more fascinating 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 are great because of this, and they have endured for millennia!