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• Castel Grande in Bellinzona

  
  Bellinzona is the capital of Canton Ticino, the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. This town is famous for its castles, which since 2000, belongs to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here you can find some photos of the most important one: Castel Grande.
  June 08, 2012 1 comment 2 likes

• La Mezquita: the Mosque of Cordoba

  
  The Mezquita, the jewel of Andalusia. To be honest, I didn't know anything about Cordoba when we went there. I heard it was worth visiting, but I didn't know why.
  October 21, 2011 3 comments 10 likes

• World Heritage Attractions in Agra

  
  Agra is most famous for the Taj Mahal. However are you aware that the Taj Mahal is just one of three world heritage sites that can be found in Agra? The other two notable sites are Fatehpur Sikri and the Agra Fort.
  September 20, 2011 8 likes

• The Sassi - The Outstanding Old District of Matera.

  
  Matera is a very unique town of southern Italy, in the Basilicate region. It is known worldwide because of the Sassi, a very well preserved rock-cut settlement. Find out more about this Heritage Site here and browse through the stories my photographs tell!
  August 26, 2010 2 likes

• Elx, the City of the Palm Trees.

  
  Elche is a small desert-like city in the Spanish Valencia Community. It's name in Valencian is Elx and it is best known for its palm trees.
  July 19, 2010 5 likes

• The Magnificent Castle of Himeji, Japan

  
  Come and see the most magnificent castle ever built in Japanese history. This castle preserved its form, with the help of some reconstruction after the Second World War. Historical artifacts can be found inside the castle, one of the reasons why UNESCO bestowed it as one of the World Cultural Heritage site.
  September 19, 2009 4 comments 8 likes

• The Great Wall of China.

  
  "Whoever never been to the great wall, is not a hero". A translation of the slogan craving on the big rock.
  April 10, 2009 5 comments 7 likes