Travel guide to North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany; Andrew Eames; Wanderlust

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Germany’s industrious west once powered the country’s 20th-century post-war rebirth, until the decline of coal saw it shift gears. Now its cities are turning industrial decay into art…

Source: Travel guide to North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Hanoi seeks support from World Heritage Centre in restoration of Kinh Thien Palace; Vietnam+

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Secretary of the Hanoi Party’s Committee Dinh Tien Dung on March 24 asked for continued support from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre (WHC) for a project to restore Kinh Thien Palace in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi, which was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.

Source: Hanoi seeks support from World Heritage Centre in restoration of Kinh Thien Palace | Culture – Sports | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

7 Fascinating Former Lives of UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Elizabeth Fazzare; Architectural Digest

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Spanning the Neretva River and linking two parts of the city, the arched Ottoman bridge that stands today in Mostar, Bosnia, is not actually the original. The structure was first constructed in 1557 and is considered an important example of Balkan Islamic architecture. UNESCO and the international community stepped in immediately with plans to rebuild it, and after intense research and technical monitoring, it was completed in 2004.

Source: 7 Fascinating Former Lives of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

You’ll Feel Like Royalty After Visiting These 15 Breathtaking Castles Around The World; Jenna Gleespen; The Stock Dork

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Castles have long been a symbol of power, wealth, and status throughout history. Today, many of these magnificent structures still stand and are open to the public, offering visitors a glimpse into the past and a chance to experience the grandeur and beauty of these architectural marvels. In this list, we’ll take a look at […]

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Onboard the Nilgiri Mountain Railways, the slowest train the India; Precious Rongmei; India Times

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The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu that operates on a narrow gauge track and connects the town of Mettupalayam to the hill station of Ooty in the Nilgiri Hills. The railway line is only about 46 kilometers long but an uphill journey from Mettupalayam to Ooty takes about 4-5 hours.

Source: Onboard the Nilgiri Mountain Railways, the slowest train the India