On July 1, 2012, the 36th session of the World Heritage Committee discussed and approved the inclusion of the “Lakes of Ounianga” in the World Heritage List. The Lakes of Ounianga are located in the Ennedi Region of the Republic of Chad, and they are currently the only natural World Heritage site in Chad. Covering an area of 62,808 hectares, the Lakes of Ounianga consist of 18 interconnected lakes in the extremely arid Ennedi region of the Sahara Desert. Their vibrant colors and shapes create a magnificent natural landscape. The lakes, which include salty, hypersaline, and freshwater, are fed by...
Panama City is located at the entrance of the Pacific end of the Panama Canal. It is the capital of Panama and serves as the country’s political, administrative, and cultural center. Established by the Spanish in 1519, the city was the starting point and base for the Spanish Empire’s invasion of the Inca Empire, located in what is now Peru. It was also an important trading center for Europeans in the New World at that time. A picturesque coastal city nestled against the mountains, Panama City boasts scenic streets lined with a mix of historic churches and castles alongside modern...
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus is located in Halicarnassus, in the southwest of Turkey. The base of the building is rectangular, with an area of 40 meters (120 feet) by 30 meters (100 feet), and a height of 45 meters (140 feet). The podium wall is 20 meters high, the columns are 12 meters high, the pyramid is 7 meters high, and the chariot statue at the top is 6 meters high. The building is surrounded by a podium wall and decorated with stone statues. The top statue depicts four horses pulling an ancient chariot. In addition to its architecture, the...
Oradea is located in the capital of Bihor County, Transylvania, Romania. Known as the gateway to Western Europe, it is one of the most prosperous cities in Romania. Oradea is a renowned educational center in Romania, and Oradea University is one of the largest and most advanced universities in the country. The architecture in Oradea is mainly from the 19th century, predominantly in the outskirts, with beautiful Baroque-style buildings in the historic city center complemented by a wealth of Art Nouveau architecture. It is a city well worth visiting, with the Baile Felix spa outside the city known for its...
Bridgetown is located in the Parish of Saint Michael on the eastern coast of the Caribbean Sea. It is the capital of Barbados, known for its beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. The city serves as the political, economic, cultural, and transportation center of Barbados, and is also a major trading hub in the Eastern Caribbean, boasting one of the deep-water harbors in the West Indies. Bridgetown is a picturesque coastal city that has preserved its ancient historical buildings while modern structures have sprung up like mushrooms, seamlessly blending the two architectural styles to create a charming cityscape that attracts a...
Isfahan Royal Square, built by King Abbas I of the Safavid Dynasty in the early 17th century. Surrounded by a series of two-story arcades and grand buildings on all sides, such as the Royal Mosque, the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque portal, the Ali Qapu palace portal, and the Qeysarieh Market portal. All of this bears witness to the social and cultural life of Persia in those days. The expansive square, designed by Abbas, features the Maidan-e Naqsh-e Jahan, also known as “Maidan”, meaning the Image of the World. The square was constructed in 1616, rectangular in shape, 500 meters long and...
Iași is the capital of Iași County in Romania. It is the fourth largest city in Romania and serves as an important hub for social, cultural, academic, and artistic life in the country. Known as the “cultural capital” of Romania, Iași is a representative and witness of Romanian history, with many tourist attractions preserved and passed down. Iași is a renowned city of heritage, boasting numerous famous landmarks and historical sites. It is home to churches and monasteries with a history of over 500 years, as well as contemporary architectures that have been designated as national historical monuments in Romania....
Fortaleza, also known as “Fortalza”, is located in the state of Ceará in northeastern Brazil. It serves as the capital of Ceará and is an important economic city in northern Brazil. It is considered one of the major port cities in Brazil, following only Recife and Salvador in the north region, and it also has a thriving tourism industry. Fortaleza is the fifth largest city in Brazil, and you can still find mangroves in some parts of the city. In addition, a variety of fruit trees can be admired. The most famous landmark in the city is the Castelão Stadium,...
Ciudad Juárez is located on the south bank of the Rio Grande, opposite El Paso, Texas in the United States. It is a city in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, and is one of the rapidly developing cities in the world. The city is rich in tourist resources, with numerous historical sites and monuments, making it a great destination for tourists. Ciudad Juárez has a long history, with bustling markets and tranquil parks, as well as ancient city halls and profound museums, allowing people to understand the city’s history, culture, traditions, and customs from both natural and cultural perspectives. The...
Isfahan is a city in central Iran. It is located in the Kashan oasis at the eastern foot of the Zagros Mountains, covering an area of 50 square kilometers and sitting at an altitude of 994 meters. The city has a population of 110,000. It is a major ceramic production center in Iran and is also famous for carpet production. Additionally, Kashan is home to cotton textile factories, as well as handicrafts such as embroidery, copperware, and spice manufacturing. The oasis produces wheat, figs, and melons.