Historical Sites

The site was first recorded in written history by Spanish conquistador Pedro Cieza de León. He came upon the remains of Tiwanaku in 1549 while searchi… Read the rest

<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Originally constructed as a tribute to Athena, the patron goddess of Athens, the <strong>… Read the rest

Salamanca University became one of the most important centers of learning in Europe during the Middle Ages. It recognized the Copernican system (the c… Read the rest

Originally bullfights were held at the Plaza de San Francisco, a historic square near the city hall of Seville. The first wooden, temporary arena… Read the rest

Puerta de Alcalá stands at Plaza de la Independencia in Madrid. The original Puerta de Alcalá, which stood nearby, was built in 1599 as a welcome gest… Read the rest

one of the most precious jewels of Moroccan heritage. Founded in 1062, its name comes from the Berber word “Love” which means “count… Read the rest

The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separat… Read the rest

There are two round coral islands in the shallow basin. One of the islands is deserted and contains nothing but a cemetery. The other island to the so… Read the rest

The Former Prison of the Island of Procida is a large, majestic building overlooking the sea; it was part of the 16th century urban renewal project an… Read the rest

Outstanding Universal Value Brief synthesis Unique in India because of its age and quality, the group of Buddhist stupas, temples and monasteri… Read the rest