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UNESCO World Heritage sites that we visited:

Mizunoura church cemetery on Fukue Island was also a burial place for Hidden Christians
Japan, UNESCO

Hidden Christian Sites in Japan: A journey through the Nagasaki region and the Goto Islands

by Westwards / 26 April 202526 April 2025

Japan is a mostly Buddhist and Shintoist country with very few Christians. However, it does have a long history of …

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The huge Nabataean tomb of Lihyan son of Kuza in Hegra
Saudi Arabia, UNESCO

Visit Hegra (Madain Saleh) – a Nabataean UNESCO site in Al Ula

by Westwards / 6 December 202414 December 2024

The rose-red sandstone formations of Al Ula, with their mesmerizing colours and fairytale shapes, are a visual feast in the …

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The reconstructed headframes of the Bois du Cazier mine, Belgium
Belgium, UNESCO

Bois du Cazier – a visit to a former Belgian coal mine (UNESCO)

by Westwards / 18 September 202418 September 2024

Panic sets in on the morning shift as news of a fire spread though the Bois du Cazier mine. People …

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Reconstructed interior in the Le Corbusier house during a Weissenhof Estate guided tour
Germany, UNESCO

A guided tour through the Weissenhof Estate in Stuttgart – a Le Corbusier UNESCO site

by Westwards / 29 August 20241 September 2024

During a stop in Stuttgart, we visited the Weissenhof Estate, a UNESCO World Heritage site, highlighting modernist architecture with buildings by Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe.

Spiritual atmosphere in the Geghard Monastery
Armenia, UNESCO

A Visit to Geghard Monastery and the Azat Valley — UNESCO

by Westwards / 19 April 202426 July 2024

During our visit to Armenia, we wanted to see as many UNESCO World Heritage sites as possible. And Armenia has …

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Studenica monastery
Serbia, UNESCO

The Timeless Beauty of Studenica Monastery – UNESCO in Serbia

by Westwards / 11 January 202428 January 2024

We like sightseeing and think that must-sees are often worthwhile. So, prior to our travel to Serbia we checked the …

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Remains of Emperor Galerius' palace Felix Romuliana
Serbia, UNESCO

Visit Felix Romuliana – an ancient Roman palace in Gamzigrad/Serbia

by Westwards / 22 December 202323 December 2023

The sheer size of the Roman Empire becomes apparent when you travel all around Europe and the Mediterranean. For instance, …

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Kassim Sheikh complex, one of multiple sites in the Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor UNESCO cluster
UNESCO, Uzbekistan

The rich History of the Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor in Uzbekistan

by Westwards / 23 November 202310 February 2024

The legendary Silk Road was a very commercial trading network between East Asia and Europe. Caravans brought luxury goods such …

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Sopocani Frescoes, a UNESCO World Heritage in Serbia
Serbia, UNESCO

Colorful Sopocani Monastery and the UNESCO sites of Novi Pazar

by Westwards / 19 October 20233 December 2023

Around Novi Pazar, the UNESCO has nominated four different sites as universal World Heritage. This was reason enough for us …

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Tunnel in the Idrija mecury mines, Slovenia
Slovenia, UNESCO

The legendary Idrija mercury mines – UNESCO World Heritage in Slovenia

by Westwards / 1 October 202325 September 2024

Whenever we travel, we usually have a look at the UNESCO World Heritage sites in the country. So, when we …

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