Unesco Heritage Collection

The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium), by Josef Hoffman, 1999 (photo)
TED4667514 The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium), by Josef Hoffman, 1999 (photo) by Hoffman, Josef (1831-1904); (add.info.: The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium)

Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal
7141091 Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. St John the evangelist. Portugal.; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Claustro Real, Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo)
6436312 Claustro Real, Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo); Batalha, Portugal; (add.info.: The Royal Cloister. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo)
6436265 Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo); Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: The Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, or the Monastery of the Hieronymites)

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo)
6436201 Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo); Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: The Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, or the Monastery of the Hieronymites)

Stained glass window in the Sala do Capitulo or Chapterhouse, Batalha Monastery, Portugal, 1514 (photo)
6436163 Stained glass window in the Sala do Capitulo or Chapterhouse, Batalha Monastery, Portugal, 1514 (photo); (add.info.: The window shows a triptych of Christ's Passion and dates from 1514)

Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal, Staircase (photo)
6436149 Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal, Staircase (photo); Bom Jesus do Monte, Minho, Portugal; (add.info.: Braga, Braga District, Portugal. Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary)

Capelo do Fundador, Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo)
6436190 Capelo do Fundador, Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo); (add.info.: The Founder's Chapel. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site)

The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium), by Josef Hoffman, 1999 (photo)
TED4667502 The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium), by Josef Hoffman, 1999 (photo) by Hoffman, Josef (1831-1904); (add.info.: The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium)

The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium), by Josef Hoffman, 1999 (photo)
TED4667499 The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium), by Josef Hoffman, 1999 (photo) by Hoffman, Josef (1831-1904); (add.info.: The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium)

The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium), by Josef Hoffman, 1999 (photo)
TED4667489 The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium), by Josef Hoffman, 1999 (photo) by Hoffman, Josef (1831-1904); (add.info.: The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium)

Mosteiro de Santa Maria, Alcobaca, Portugal (photo)
6436254 Mosteiro de Santa Maria, Alcobaca, Portugal (photo); (add.info.: Alcobaca, Leiria District, Portugal. Folkloric dancing group performing in front of Mosteiro de Santa Maria)

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo)
6436247 Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo); Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: The Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, or the Monastery of the Hieronymites)

Mosteiro de Santa Maria, Alcobaca, Portugal (photo)
6436214 Mosteiro de Santa Maria, Alcobaca, Portugal (photo); (add.info.: Alcobaca, Leiria District, Portugal. Mosteiro de Santa Maria. Santa Maria Monastery)

The Baroque Stairway of the Five Senses, Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal (photo)
6436175 The Baroque Stairway of the Five Senses, Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal (photo); Bom Jesus do Monte, Minho, Portugal; Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo)
6436157 Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo); Batalha, Portugal; (add.info.: Batalha, Leiria District, Portugal. Mosteiro da Batalha. Batalha Monastery. Claustro Real. The Royal Cloister)

Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Sculpture. Portugal
7141095 Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Sculpture. Portugal.; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Apostle. Portugal
7141094 Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Apostle. Portugal.; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

The Great Hall at Blenheim Palace, has a ceiling painted by James Thornhill with the Duke's apotheosis
3508049 The Great Hall at Blenheim Palace, has a ceiling painted by James Thornhill with the Duke's apotheosis; (add.info.: The Great Hall at Blenheim Palace)

The Great Wall of China. (print)
7419954 The Great Wall of China. (print); (add.info.: The Great Wall of China. After a postcard published circa 1913. Photographed by an unknown photographer.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal (photo)
6436192 Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal (photo); Bom Jesus do Monte, Minho, Portugal; (add.info.: Braga, Braga District, Portugal. Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary)

Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal (photo)
6436170 Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal (photo); Bom Jesus do Monte, Minho, Portugal; Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Great Wall of China. Colour engraving
NWI4863837 Great Wall of China. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: Great Wall of China. Colour engraving.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Lisbon, Portugal, Torre de Belem (photo)
6436298 Lisbon, Portugal, Torre de Belem (photo); Torre de Belem, Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: Lisbon, Portugal. The 16th century Torre de Belem or Belem tower)

The Baroque Stairway of the Five Senses, Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal (photo)
6436262 The Baroque Stairway of the Five Senses, Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal (photo); Bom Jesus do Monte, Minho, Portugal; Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo)
6436238 Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo); Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: The Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, or the Monastery of the Hieronymites)

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo)
6436231 Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo); Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: The Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, or the Monastery of the Hieronymites)

Main entrance to Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria na Batalha, Portugal, Monastery (photo)
6436186 Main entrance to Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria na Batalha, Portugal, Monastery (photo); Batalha, Portugal; (add.info.: The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Lisbon, Portugal, Torre de Belem (photo)
6436183 Lisbon, Portugal, Torre de Belem (photo); Torre de Belem, Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: Lisbon, Portugal. The 16th century Torre de Belem or Belem tower)

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo)
6436297 Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo); Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: The Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, or the Monastery of the Hieronymites)

Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal (photo)
6436290 Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal (photo); Bom Jesus do Monte, Minho, Portugal; (add.info.: Braga, Braga District, Portugal)

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo)
6436289 Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo); Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: The Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, or the Monastery of the Hieronymites)

Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal, Staircase (photo)
6436230 Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal, Staircase (photo); Bom Jesus do Monte, Minho, Portugal; (add.info.: Braga, Braga District, Portugal. Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary)

Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo)
6436207 Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo); Batalha, Portugal; (add.info.: Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria na Batalha. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site)

The Amoreira aqueduct, Elvas, Portugal, built 1498-1622 (photo)
6436158 The Amoreira aqueduct, Elvas, Portugal, built 1498-1622 (photo); (add.info.: Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal. Aqueduto da Amoreira. It is six kilometers (3.7 miles) long

Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Angel. Portugal
7141098 Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Angel. Portugal.; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

The Baroque Stairway of the Five Senses, Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal (photo)
6436153 The Baroque Stairway of the Five Senses, Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal (photo); Bom Jesus do Monte, Minho, Portugal; Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Ulemas, or Ulamas, teaching in a madrasa. c. 10th century (painting)
7086364 Ulemas, or Ulamas, teaching in a madrasa. c. 10th century (painting); (add.info.: Ulemas, or Ulamas, scholars and experts in Islamic religion and law)

The great Wall of China, 1819-20
XRX4756720 The great Wall of China, 1819-20; (add.info.: from Le costume ancien et moderne by Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-20); Photo © Leonard de Selva

Group of sailors/soldiers posing in the middle of the ruins of the Great Wall of China, in Shan-Hai-Kouan on July 28
PCT4256637 Group of sailors/soldiers posing in the middle of the ruins of the Great Wall of China, in Shan-Hai-Kouan on July 28, 1909 (photo); 10 x 13 cm; © Patrice Cartier

The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium), by Josef Hoffman, 1999 (photo)
TED4667521 The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium), by Josef Hoffman, 1999 (photo) by Hoffman, Josef (1831-1904); (add.info.: The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium)

Guimaraes castle, Portugal, founded in the 10th century (photo)
6436182 Guimaraes castle, Portugal, founded in the 10th century (photo); (add.info.: Founded in the 10th century and known as the Cradle of Portugal)

The Great Wall of China, seen here in the 19th century, from "Monuments de Tous les Peuples" by Ernest
6428098 The Great Wall of China, seen here in the 19th century, from "Monuments de Tous les Peuples" by Ernest Breton, published 1843 (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh

Earth and celestial pocket, 1795 (globe)
MMM5467510 Earth and celestial pocket, 1795 (globe) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pocket globe and celestial Object)

Western portal. Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal
7141097 Western portal. Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Portugal.; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Batalha Monastery, Portugal, 15th century (photo)
7141096 Batalha Monastery, Portugal, 15th century (photo); (add.info.: Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Sculpture)

Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Apostle. Portugal
7141092 Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Apostle. Portugal.; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Apostle. Portugal
7141093 Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Apostle. Portugal.; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

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"Preserving the Beauty: UNESCO Heritage Sites and Adriaen de Vries' Bronze Sculptures" Step into a world of timeless beauty as you explore the UNESCO heritage sites. Among them, Drottningholm Castle on Lovon Island stands tall, adorned with magnificent bronze sculptures by Adriaen de Vries. In the castle's enchanting garden, Neptune blows into a conch shell, his divine power resonating through the air. Nearby, wrestlers frozen in time depict strength and grace captured forever in bronze. As you ascend the castle steps, your eyes are drawn to another masterpiece - Virtue's victory over Sin. This sculpture tells a tale of righteousness triumphing over temptation, reminding us of our own inner battles. Further along in this picturesque setting lies Nepune himself, commanding attention with his regal presence. His trident glistens under the sun as he gazes out onto Lovon Island's baroque garden. Venturing beyond Sweden's borders brings us to Italy's Piedmont region - home to Langhe and its charming towns like Barolo and La Morra. Here, vineyards stretch endlessly across rolling hillsides while history whispers through every cobblestone street. But it is not just Italy that captivates; Switzerland also boasts its share of breathtaking landscapes. The Wiesener Viaduct emerges from snowy mountains and woods in Engadine's Canton of Graubunden – an engineering marvel harmoniously blending with nature. A sight that truly takes your breath away is witnessing the red train gracefully traversing the Wiesener Viadukt amidst snow-capped peaks – a testament to human ingenuity against Mother Nature's grandeur. Back in Piedmont’s Cuneo district lies Castiglione Falletto – where vineyards paint an exquisite backdrop for wine lovers seeking solace among rows upon rows of grapevines kissed by sunlight.