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Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery in Kutaisi
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Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery in Kutaisi

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery in Georgia's Kutaisi as a World Cultural Heritage in 199…

December 18, 2018
Ancient church of Petäjävesi
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Ancient church of Petäjävesi

The Unesco Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Finland's Petäjävesi Ancient Church as a World Cultural Heritage in 1994.

December 18, 2018
Mount Rwenzori National Park
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Mount Rwenzori National Park

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Uganda's Rwenzori Mountain National Park as a World Natural Heritage in 1994.

December 18, 2018
Rapa Nui National Park
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Rapa Nui National Park

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Chile's Rapa Nui National Park as a World Cultural Heritage in 1995.

December 18, 2018
Pisa leaning tower of Campo dei Miracoli
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Pisa leaning tower of Campo dei Miracoli

The United Nations Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the Campo dei Miracoli Complex, which includes Italy's Pisa leaning tower, the World…

December 18, 2018
Xanthos capital and Letoon archaeological site
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Xanthos capital and Letoon archaeological site

The Unesco Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the capital Xanthos and the Letoon archaeological site of Turkey as the World Cultural Herita…

December 18, 2018
Archaeological site Fuerte de Samaipata
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Archaeological site Fuerte de Samaipata

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Bolivia's Archaeological Site Fuerte de Samaipata as a World Cultural Heritage in 1998.

December 18, 2018
Rodos' medieval city
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Rodos' medieval city

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the medieval city of Rodos of Greece as a World Cultural Heritage in 1988.

December 18, 2018
Meteora monastery complex
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Meteora monastery complex

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization recognized the Meteora monastery of Greece as the World Natural & Cultural Heritage listed in the mixed herita…

December 18, 2018
Archaeological site Epidaurus
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Archaeological site Epidaurus

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Greece's Epidaurus Archaeological Site as a World Cultural Heritage in 1988.

December 18, 2018
Kremlin and Red Square
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Kremlin and Red Square

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Russia's Kremlin and Red Square as a World Cultural Heritage in 1990.

December 18, 2018
Historic center of San Gimignano
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Historic center of San Gimignano

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has succeeded in San Gimignano's Historical Center, Italy as a World Cultural Heritage in 1990.

December 18, 2018