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Canterbury: cathedral, abbey ruins and a small church
One entry brings together monuments of different scale and condition.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Cappadocia: the natural form and the cut-out room
In Cappadocia, erosion and human work are different processes. They are found in rock sanctuaries, dwellings and underground spaces.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Caral: monumental platforms and sunken courts
Peru’s Caral-Supe is an early Andean urban centre with stone and earthen platforms and sunken circular courts. Its plan and monuments indicate important ceremonial functions.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Carcassonne: the medieval city and the traces of restoration
The fortified ensemble has a long history, including a large-scale restoration campaign. The image visible today should be read with attention to these different stages.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Cartagena: fortifications enclosing different urban areas
Cartagena’s heritage includes a port, fortifications and neighbourhoods with different historical roles. San Pedro, San Diego and Getsemaní are not identical sections of one decorative...
Published22 Oct 2026
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Carthage: Punic and Roman city in one place
The same location brings different city stories.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Casa Batlló: transforming an existing building
Antoni Gaudí converted an existing Barcelona building between 1904 and 1906. Casa Battillo's story shows how a highly creative work can emerge through redevelopment.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Centre Pompidou: the building shows its systems
Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers transformed the structure, installations and movement into a recognizable architectural image. The square is part of the same idea of a public cultural en...
Published22 Oct 2026
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Český Krumlov: the castle and the city near Vltava
The historic core gathers different styles around an earlier castle.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Chan Chan: a city of defined complexes
Chan Chan was the Chimú capital before Inca conquest. Its planning includes distinct citadels or palace units reflecting political and social organization.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Chichen-Itza: several forms within one historic centre
Chichen-Itza combines Maya construction traditions with elements from central Mexico. Surviving buildings include El Castillo, the Warriors’ Temple and circular El Caracol.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Chiloé: timber church traditions within their setting
Chile’s Churches of Chiloé represent timber religious architecture developed through European and local traditions. UNESCO emphasizes their relationship with landscape and communities.
Published22 Oct 2026