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Listed Site

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  • Landmark,
  • Listed Building,
  • Historic District,
  • Heritage Site,
  • Historic Landmark
A "listed site" is any location that has been designated as being of particular historical, cultural, or natural value or interest.  Well-known categories of listings include World Heritage sites, the National Register of Historic Places in the... more

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San Leucio resort     World Heritage Site  
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Hollókő Hollókő village Location World Heritage Site  
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San Ignacio Miní Remains of the entrance to the church. Location World Heritage Site  
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Nanda Devi Mountain World Heritage Site  
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Granada Granada coat-of-arms City/Town World Heritage Site  
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Willandra Lakes Region Location World Heritage Site  
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Otsu   City/Town World Heritage Site  
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