Virtual Globetrotting: UNESCO

Virtual Globetrotting: UNESCO http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2013 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:57:38 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[The Refectory - Monastery of Saint John the Theologian]]>

The Refectory - Monastery of Saint John the Theologian
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-05-21 00:57:38]]>

The Refectory - Monastery of Saint John the Theologian
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-05-21 00:57:38]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-refectory-monastery-of-saint-john-the-theologian/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-refectory-monastery-of-saint-john-the-theologian/ Tue, 21 May 2013 00:57:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-refectory-monastery-of-saint-john-the-theologian/ 37.30907400 26.54824600 <![CDATA[Temple of Hera (Paestum)]]>

Temple of Hera (Paestum)
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-05-08 06:04:43
Approximately fifty-five miles (ninety kilometers) south of Naples, Italy, stands the ancient city of Paestum. Legends tell of the city's founding by Jason and the Argonauts, but archaeologists, uncomfortable with the stuff of legends, attribute Paestum's birth to 7th century BC Greek colonists. Paestum was long known as Poseidonia, indicating that the site was once a ceremonial center of Poseidon (the Roman Neptune), the god of the sea. The two primary temples, the 550 BC Basilica and the 450 BC temple of Neptune, were originally dedicated to the fertility goddess Hera. A third temple on the site was dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom, spiritual consciousness, and the arts. Poseidonia was conquered and occupied in 400 BC by the Lucans, an Italian people who ruled until 273 BC when the city became a Roman colony. With the fall of the Roman Empire, the spread of malaria from nearby marshes, and Moslem raids in the ninth century, Paestum fell into decline and was deserted for many centuries. Rediscovered only in 1752 by an Italian road-building crew working in the area, Paestum is the finest preserved Greek temple complex in the Mediterranean world.

http://sacredsites.com/europe/italy/temple_of_hera.html]]>

View of the Royal Castle of Buda
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By: hhgygy
@ 2013-04-29 07:36:35
The Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue together constitute a UNESCO World Heritage Site.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/view-of-the-royal-castle-of-buda/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/view-of-the-royal-castle-of-buda/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:36:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/view-of-the-royal-castle-of-buda/ 47.49898800 19.04669700 <![CDATA[Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve]]>

Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve
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By: Fab
@ 2013-04-17 03:40:28]]>

Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve
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By: Fab
@ 2013-04-17 03:40:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tsingy-de-bemaraha-strict-nature-reserve/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tsingy-de-bemaraha-strict-nature-reserve/ Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:40:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tsingy-de-bemaraha-strict-nature-reserve/ -19.02122000 44.77783700 <![CDATA[Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania]]>

Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-07 04:26:33
The Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania is a funerary monument on the road between Cherchell and Algiers, in Algeria. The Mausoleum is the tomb where the Roman clients Juba II and Cleopatra Selene II, king and queen of Mauretania, are buried.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-mausoleum-of-mauretania/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-mausoleum-of-mauretania/ Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:26:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-mausoleum-of-mauretania/ 36.57496100 2.55325900 <![CDATA[Fortified city of Sabbioneta]]>

Fortified city of Sabbioneta
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By: hhgygy
@ 2013-04-04 02:31:06
A Unesco World Heritage site.]]>

Fortified city of Sabbioneta
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By: hhgygy
@ 2013-04-04 02:31:06
A Unesco World Heritage site.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fortified-city-of-sabbioneta/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fortified-city-of-sabbioneta/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:31:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fortified-city-of-sabbioneta/ 44.99812900 10.49057800 <![CDATA[Fort Island]]>

Fort Island
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By: mlc1us
@ 2013-04-03 11:06:58
Part of the World Heritage Site, 'Defence Line of Amsterdam', Fort Island is now a museum and event venue.]]>

Fort Island
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By: mlc1us
@ 2013-04-03 11:06:58
Part of the World Heritage Site, 'Defence Line of Amsterdam', Fort Island is now a museum and event venue.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-island/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-island/ Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:06:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-island/ 52.46532000 4.57703600 <![CDATA[Trinidad]]>

Trinidad
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-03-26 07:08:42
Trinidad is a town in the province of Sancti Spíritus, central Cuba. Together with the nearby Valle de los Ingenios, it has been one of UNESCOs World Heritage sites since 1988.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trinidad/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trinidad/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:08:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trinidad/ 21.80118500 -79.98210000 <![CDATA[Cienfuegos]]>

Cienfuegos
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-03-26 07:06:41
Cienfuegos is a city on the southern coast of Cuba, capital of Cienfuegos Province. It is located about 250 km (160 mi) from Havana, and has a population of 150,000. The city is dubbed La Perla del Sur (Pearl of the South). Cienfuegos literally translates to "Hundred fires".
In 2005, UNESCO inscribed the Urban Historic Centre of Cienfuegos on the World Heritage List, citing Cienfuegos as the best extant example of the 19th-century early Spanish Enlightenment implementation in urban planning.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cienfuegos/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cienfuegos/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:06:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cienfuegos/ 22.14710500 -80.44498400 <![CDATA[Desembarco del Granma National Park]]>

Desembarco del Granma National Park
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-03-26 06:45:26
Desembarco del Granma National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Desembarco del Granma) is a national park in south-eastern Cuba, in what is now Granma Province. The park is named after the yacht in which Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, Raúl Castro, and 79 of their supporters sailed from Mexico to Cuba in 1956 and incited the Cuban Revolution.In 1999 it was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site because of its marine terraces and pristine sea cliffs.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/desembarco-del-granma-national-park/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/desembarco-del-granma-national-park/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:45:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/desembarco-del-granma-national-park/ 19.88394300 -77.62218500 <![CDATA[Old Havana]]>

Old Havana
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-03-25 06:19:25
Old Havana (Spanish: La Habana Vieja) is the city-center (downtown) and one of the 15 municipalities (or boroughs) forming Havana, Cuba, it has the second highest population density in the city and contains the core of the original city of Havana. The positions of the original Havana city walls are the modern boundaries of Old Havana.
Old Havana is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-havana/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-havana/ Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-havana/ 23.13570300 -82.34862300 <![CDATA[Las Terrazas]]>

Las Terrazas
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-03-25 06:10:18
Las Terrazas is a small community and nature reserve in Pinar del Río Province, Cuba. It is located in the Sierra del Rosario mountain range, which was designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1984.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/las-terrazas/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/las-terrazas/ Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:10:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/las-terrazas/ 23.13591100 -82.35003900 <![CDATA[Plaza Mayor]]>

Plaza Mayor
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-03-25 06:06:36
The Plaza Mayor in Trinidad, Cuba, is the historic centre of the town, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988. The buildings surrounding the central square date from the 18th and 19th centuries when trade in sugar from the nearby Valle de los Ingenios and slaves, brought great riches to the area. Many of the buildings surrounding the central square belonged to the wealthy landowners of the city. When the trade in sugar diminished and the slave trade ended in the mid-19th century, Trinidad became a backwater and because little building work was carried until the 1950s many of the historic buildings and streets were preserved, especially the grand constructions in the immediate vicinity of the Plaza Mayor. Today, most of the houses surrounding the square are home to museums.]]>

Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-02-26 06:52:56
Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum is located near the Samani Mausoleum, in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Its name means Job's well, due to the legend in which Job (Ayub) visited this place and made a well by striking the ground with his staff. The water of this well is still pure and is considered healing. The current building was constructed during the reign of Timur and features a Khwarazm-style conical dome uncommon in Bukhara.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chashma-ayub-mausoleum/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chashma-ayub-mausoleum/ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:52:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chashma-ayub-mausoleum/ 39.77821600 64.40298700 <![CDATA[Ruins of Jesús de Tavarangue]]>

Ruins of Jesús de Tavarangue
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-29 01:49:08
Jesús de Tavarangue was a Jesuit Reduction located in what is now Itapua, Paraguay. The ruins of the mission, together with those of Trinidad were designated a UN World Heritage Site designated in 1993.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruins-of-jesa-s-de-tavarangue/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruins-of-jesa-s-de-tavarangue/ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:49:08 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruins-of-jesa-s-de-tavarangue/ -27.05603000 -55.75284200 <![CDATA[Cave of Altamira and museum]]>

Cave of Altamira and museum
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-22 10:33:41
Altamira (Spanish for 'high views') is a cave in Spain famous for its Upper Paleolithic cave paintings featuring drawings and polychrome rock paintings of wild mammals and human hands.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cave-of-altamira-and-museum/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cave-of-altamira-and-museum/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:33:41 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cave-of-altamira-and-museum/ 43.37765600 -4.12252000 <![CDATA[Permanent locked gate to the Lascaux cave]]>

Permanent locked gate to the Lascaux cave

Permanent locked gate to the Lascaux cave
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-22 10:05:23
To protect the cave paintings the cave has been sealed permanently. You can only see the paintings in the Lascaux II cave replica nearby.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/permanent-locked-gate-to-the-lascaux-cave/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/permanent-locked-gate-to-the-lascaux-cave/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:05:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/permanent-locked-gate-to-the-lascaux-cave/ 45.05384900 1.16963700 <![CDATA[Plate with Lascaux cave paintings]]>

Plate with Lascaux cave paintings
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-22 09:59:59]]>

Plate with Lascaux cave paintings
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-22 09:59:59]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/plate-with-lascaux-cave-paintings/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/plate-with-lascaux-cave-paintings/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:59:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/plate-with-lascaux-cave-paintings/ 45.05397300 1.16747200 <![CDATA[Lascaux II, the cave museum]]>

Lascaux II, the cave museum
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-22 09:54:03
Lascaux II is a replica of two of the cave halls (the Great Hall of the Bulls and the Painted Gallery) was opened in 1983, 200 meters from the original. Reproductions of other Lascaux artwork can be seen at the Centre of Prehistoric Art at Le Thot, France.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lascaux-ii-the-cave-museum/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lascaux-ii-the-cave-museum/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:54:03 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lascaux-ii-the-cave-museum/ 45.05388800 1.16805000 <![CDATA[Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 6]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 6
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:37:45
This Ming concubine tomb is tucked behind and between Dingling and Zhaoling mausoleums in the western part of the Shisanling area. No official road or path will take you there, so a little adventurism is required to get on location.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-6/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:37:45 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-6/ 40.29447000 116.21210200 <![CDATA[Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 5]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 5
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:34:58
Ming consort tomb #5 has on the one hand retained many of its original structures, but has, on the other hand, almost been completely consumed by a local village.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-5/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-5/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:34:58 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-5/ 40.28253800 116.19912600 <![CDATA[Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 4]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 4
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:32:02
Ming consort tomb #4 has been incorporated into a persimmon orchard.]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 4
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:32:02
Ming consort tomb #4 has been incorporated into a persimmon orchard.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-4/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:32:02 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-4/ 40.27612900 116.19279000 <![CDATA[Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 3]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 3
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:28:44
Sharing its fate with most of the other consort tombs, also Ming consort tomb #3 has been absorbed by farming, mostly an orchard.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-3/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:28:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-3/ 40.27463100 116.18989300 <![CDATA[Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 7]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 7
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:24:28
This Ming concubine tomb number 7 is hugging the same mountain ridge as that of Deling, the mausoleum of the Tianqi Emperor (r. 1621 - 1627) and the last Emperor tomb made for an emperor. The next and last Ming Emperor was buried in his concubine's tomb, Siling.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-7/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-7/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:24:28 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-7/ 40.28517500 116.25599700 <![CDATA[Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 2]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 2
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:21:04
Ming consort tomb #2 is mostly absorbed by the outskirts of a small village. The same village borders tomb #1.]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 2
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:21:04
Ming consort tomb #2 is mostly absorbed by the outskirts of a small village. The same village borders tomb #1.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-2/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:21:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-2/ 40.27279700 116.18846700 <![CDATA[Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 1]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 1
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:18:07
This Ming concubine tomb is by far the most serene. If your time is limited, then this is the one to go see.

Despite being some 500 years old the greater part of its surrounding wall remains intact. This has fortunately also prevented local farmers from gradually incorporating the tomb precinct into their arable land.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-1/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:18:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-1/ 40.27186000 116.18778000 <![CDATA[Tomb of Zhaoling, tomb of Emperor Longqing of China]]>

Tomb of Zhaoling, tomb of Emperor Longqing of China

Tomb of Zhaoling, tomb of Emperor Longqing of China
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:12:34
The Longqing Emperor (4 March 1537 – 5 July 1572), personal name Zhu Zaihou, was the twelfth emperor of the Ming Dynasty of China from 1567 to 1572. He was created Prince of Yu in 1539. His era name means "Great celebration".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longqing_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-zhaoling-tomb-of-emperor-longqing-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-zhaoling-tomb-of-emperor-longqing-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:12:34 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-zhaoling-tomb-of-emperor-longqing-of-china/ 40.29053400 116.21097600 <![CDATA[Tomb of Dingling, tomb of Emperor Wanli of China]]>

Tomb of Dingling, tomb of Emperor Wanli of China

Tomb of Dingling, tomb of Emperor Wanli of China
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:07:15
The Wanli Emperor (4 September 1563 – 18 August 1620) was Ming emperor of China between 1572 and 1620. His era name means "Ten thousand calendars".

Born Zhu Yijun, he was the Longqing Emperor's third son. His rule of forty-eight years was the longest in the Ming dynasty and it witnessed the steady decline of the dynasty.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanli_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-dingling-tomb-of-emperor-wanli-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-dingling-tomb-of-emperor-wanli-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:07:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-dingling-tomb-of-emperor-wanli-of-china/ 40.29515700 116.21681200 <![CDATA[Tomb of Qingling, tomb of Emperor Taichang of China]]>

Tomb of Qingling, tomb of Emperor Taichang of China

Tomb of Qingling, tomb of Emperor Taichang of China
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:01:51
The Taichang Emperor (28 August 1582 – 26 September 1620) was the fourteenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He was born Zhu Changluo, the eldest son of the Wanli Emperor and succeeded his father as emperor in 1620. However his reign came to an abrupt end less than one month after his coronation when he was found dead one morning in the palace following a bout of diarrhea.

He was succeeded by his son Zhu Youxiao, who became the Tianqi Emperor. His era name means "Great goodness" or "Great prosperity".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taichang_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-qingling-tomb-of-emperor-taichang-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-qingling-tomb-of-emperor-taichang-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:01:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-qingling-tomb-of-emperor-taichang-of-china/ 40.30886300 116.23324900 <![CDATA[Tomb of Deling, tomb of Emperor Tianqi of China]]>

Tomb of Deling, tomb of Emperor Tianqi of China

Tomb of Deling, tomb of Emperor Tianqi of China
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 19:56:05
The Tianqi Emperor (23 December 1605 – 30 September 1627) was the 15th emperor of the Ming dynasty from 1620 to 1627. Born Zhu Youxiao, he was the Taichang Emperor's eldest son. His era name means "Heavenly opening".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tianqi_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-deling-tomb-of-emperor-tianqi-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-deling-tomb-of-emperor-tianqi-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:56:05 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-deling-tomb-of-emperor-tianqi-of-china/ 40.28838900 116.25860100 <![CDATA[Tomb of Yongling, tomb of Emperor Jiajing of China]]>

Tomb of Yongling, tomb of Emperor Jiajing of China

Tomb of Yongling, tomb of Emperor Jiajing of China
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 19:50:45
The Jiajing Emperor (16 September 1507 – 23 January 1567) was the 11th Ming Dynasty Emperor of China who ruled from 1521 to 1567. Born Zhu Houcong (Wade-Giles: Chu Hou-tsung), he was the former Zhengde Emperor's cousin.

His father, Zhu Youyuan (1476–1519), the Prince of Xing, was the fourth son of the Cheng-hua emperor (1465–1487) and the eldest son of three sons born to the emperor's concubine, Lady Shao. His era name means "Admirable tranquility".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiajing_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-yongling-tomb-of-emperor-jiajing-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-yongling-tomb-of-emperor-jiajing-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:50:45 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-yongling-tomb-of-emperor-jiajing-of-china/ 40.28874100 116.25015700 <![CDATA[Tomb of Siling, tomb of Emperor Chongzhen of China]]>

Tomb of Siling, tomb of Emperor Chongzhen of China

Tomb of Siling, tomb of Emperor Chongzhen of China
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 19:45:15
The Chongzhen Emperor (6 February 1611 – 25 April 1644) was the 16th and last emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China. He reigned from 1627 to 1644, under an era name that means "honorable and auspicious".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chongzhen_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-siling-tomb-of-emperor-chongzhen-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-siling-tomb-of-emperor-chongzhen-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:45:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-siling-tomb-of-emperor-chongzhen-of-china/ 40.26857300 116.19190000 <![CDATA[Tomb of Maoling, tomb of Emperor Chenghua of China]]>

Tomb of Maoling, tomb of Emperor Chenghua of China

Tomb of Maoling, tomb of Emperor Chenghua of China
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By: Dania
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The Chenghua Emperor (9 December 1447 – 9 September 1487) was Emperor of the Ming dynasty in China, between 1464 and 1487. His era name means "Accomplished change".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chenghua_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-maoling-tomb-of-emperor-chenghua-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-maoling-tomb-of-emperor-chenghua-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:13:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-maoling-tomb-of-emperor-chenghua-of-china/ 40.31436900 116.22615700 <![CDATA[Tomb of Kangling, tomb of Emperor Zhengde of China]]>

Tomb of Kangling, tomb of Emperor Zhengde of China

Tomb of Kangling, tomb of Emperor Zhengde of China
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The Zhengde Emperor (26 October 1491 – 20 April 1521) was the Ming Dynasty Emperor of China between 1505–1521. Born Zhu Houzhao, he was the Hongzhi Emperor's eldest son. His era name means "Right virtue" or "Rectification of virtue".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhengde_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-kangling-tomb-of-emperor-zhengde-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-kangling-tomb-of-emperor-zhengde-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:07:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-kangling-tomb-of-emperor-zhengde-of-china/ 40.31921100 116.20388400 <![CDATA[Tomb of Tailing, tomb of Emperor Hongzhi of China]]>

Tomb of Tailing, tomb of Emperor Hongzhi of China

Tomb of Tailing, tomb of Emperor Hongzhi of China
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The Hongzhi Emperor (30 July 1470 – 8 June 1505) was emperor of the Ming dynasty in China between 1487 and 1505.

He was the son of the Chenghua Emperor and his reign as emperor of China is called the Hongzhi Silver Age. His era name means "Great government". He was a wise and peace-loving ruler. Hongzhi also had only one empress and no concubines, and holds the distinction of being the sole perpetually-monogamous emperor in Chinese history. He is an emperor during the middle Ming times.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hongzhi_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-tailing-tomb-of-emperor-hongzhi-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-tailing-tomb-of-emperor-hongzhi-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:02:57 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-tailing-tomb-of-emperor-hongzhi-of-china/ 40.32343200 116.21668300 <![CDATA[Tomb of Yuling, tomb of Emperor Zhengtong of China]]>

Tomb of Yuling, tomb of Emperor Zhengtong of China

Tomb of Yuling, tomb of Emperor Zhengtong of China
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Zhu Qizhen (29 November 1427 – 23 February 1464) was an emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He ruled as the Zhengtong Emperor) from 1435 to 1449, and as the Tianshun Emperor from 1457 to 1464. His first era name means "Right governance" and the second one means "Obedient to Heaven".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhengtong_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-yuling-tomb-of-emperor-zhengtong-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-yuling-tomb-of-emperor-zhengtong-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:57:13 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-yuling-tomb-of-emperor-zhengtong-of-china/ 40.31391900 116.23177900 <![CDATA[Tomb of Jingling, tomb of Emperor Xuande of China]]>

Tomb of Jingling, tomb of Emperor Xuande of China

Tomb of Jingling, tomb of Emperor Xuande of China
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The Xuande Emperor (16 March 1399 – 31 January 1435), personal name Zhu Zhanji, was the fifth emperor of the Ming Dynasty of China from 1425 to 1435. His era name means "Proclamation of Virtue".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xuande_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-jingling-tomb-of-emperor-xuande-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-jingling-tomb-of-emperor-xuande-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:48:50 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-jingling-tomb-of-emperor-xuande-of-china/ 40.29879900 116.25127300 <![CDATA[Tomb of Xianling, tomb of Emperor Hongxi of China]]>

Tomb of Xianling, tomb of Emperor Hongxi of China

Tomb of Xianling, tomb of Emperor Hongxi of China
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The Hongxi Emperor (16 August 1378 – 29 May 1425), personal name Zhu Gaochi, was the fourth emperor of the Ming Dynasty of China. He succeeded his father, the Yongle Emperor, in 1424. His era name means "Vastly bright".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hongxi_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-xianling-tomb-of-emperor-hongxi-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-xianling-tomb-of-emperor-hongxi-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:44:05 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-xianling-tomb-of-emperor-hongxi-of-china/ 40.30582700 116.23734700 <![CDATA[Fuling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Nurhaci of China]]>

Fuling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Nurhaci of China

Fuling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Nurhaci of China
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The Fuling Tomb also known as the East Tomb is the mausoleum of Emperor Nurhaci, the founding emperor of the Qing Dynasty and his wife, Empress Xiaocigao. It served as the main site for ritual ceremonies conducted by the imperial family during the entire Qing Dynasty.

Located in the eastern part of Shenyang city, Liaoning Province, northeastern China, the Fuling Tomb has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fuling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-nurhaci-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fuling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-nurhaci-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:18:13 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fuling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-nurhaci-of-china/ 41.83240000 123.58363000 <![CDATA[Tailing Concubine Tomb]]>

Tailing Concubine Tomb
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Emperor Yongcheng's 21 concubines are interred here.]]>

Tailing Concubine Tomb
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Emperor Yongcheng's 21 concubines are interred here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tailing-concubine-tomb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tailing-concubine-tomb/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:04:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tailing-concubine-tomb/ 39.37495600 115.35144600 <![CDATA[Eastern Tailing Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaoshengxian of China]]>

Eastern Tailing Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaoshengxian of China

Eastern Tailing Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaoshengxian of China
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Empress Xiaoshengxian (1 January 1693 – 2 March 1777) was a consort of the Yongzheng Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. She was the birth mother of Yongzheng's son and successor, the Qianlong Emperor.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eastern-tailing-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaoshengxian-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eastern-tailing-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaoshengxian-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:00:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eastern-tailing-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaoshengxian-of-china/ 39.38011400 115.34627400 <![CDATA[Tomb of the Princess]]>

Tomb of the Princess
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Tomb of Emperor Jiaqing's daughters, Princess Hui'an and Kurun Princess Huimin.]]>

Tomb of the Princess
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Tomb of Emperor Jiaqing's daughters, Princess Hui'an and Kurun Princess Huimin.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-the-princess/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-the-princess/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:56:17 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-the-princess/ 39.38569500 115.37966300 <![CDATA[Tomb of Imperial Brother, tomb of Prince Hongshi of China]]>

Tomb of Imperial Brother, tomb of Prince Hongshi of China

Tomb of Imperial Brother, tomb of Prince Hongshi of China
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Hongshi (18 March 1704 – 20 September 1727) was a Manchu prince of the Qing Dynasty.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-imperial-brother-tomb-of-prince-hongshi-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-imperial-brother-tomb-of-prince-hongshi-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:50:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-imperial-brother-tomb-of-prince-hongshi-of-china/ 39.38919800 115.37312300 <![CDATA[Tomb of Duan]]>

Tomb of Duan
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Tomb of 3 children of Emperor Yongzheng's, among them the first son, Honghui.]]>

Tomb of Duan
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Tomb of 3 children of Emperor Yongzheng's, among them the first son, Honghui.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-duan/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-duan/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:45:33 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-duan/ 39.38890400 115.37410500 <![CDATA[Tailing Tomb, tomb of Emperor Yongzheng of China]]>

Tailing Tomb, tomb of Emperor Yongzheng of China
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The Yongzheng Emperor (13 December 1678 – 8 October 1735), born Yinzhen,was the fifth emperor of the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty and the third Qing emperor from 1722 to 1735. A hard-working ruler, Yongzheng's main goal was to create an effective government at minimal expense.

Like his father, the Kangxi Emperor, Yongzheng used military force to preserve the dynasty's position. Suspected by historians to have usurped the throne, his reign was known as despotic, efficient, and vigorous.

Although Yongzheng's reign was much shorter than the reigns of both his father (the Kangxi Emperor) and his son (the Qianlong Emperor), his sudden death was probably brought about by a heavy workload. Yongzheng continued an era of peace and prosperity; he cracked down on corruption and waste, and reformed the financial administration.

During his reign the formulation of the Grand Council began, an institution which had an enormous impact on the future of imperial China.
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Changling Concubine Tomb
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Emperor Jiaqing's 17 Concubines are interred here]]>

Changling Concubine Tomb
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Emperor Jiaqing's 17 Concubines are interred here]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/changling-concubine-tomb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/changling-concubine-tomb/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:33:21 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/changling-concubine-tomb/ 39.35918000 115.33439800 <![CDATA[Western Changling Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaoherui of China]]>

Western Changling Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaoherui of China

Western Changling Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaoherui of China
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Empress Xiaoherui (1776 – 23 January 1850) was the second Empress Consort of the Jiaqing Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/western-changling-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaoherui-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/western-changling-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaoherui-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:29:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/western-changling-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaoherui-of-china/ 39.35938700 115.32358300 <![CDATA[Eastern Muling Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaojingcheng of China]]>

Eastern Muling Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaojingcheng of China

Eastern Muling Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaojingcheng of China
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Empress Xiaomucheng (died 17 February 1808) was the first consort of the Daoguang Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.

Concubines of Emperor Daoguang are interred here too.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eastern-muling-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaojingcheng-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eastern-muling-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaojingcheng-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:25:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eastern-muling-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaojingcheng-of-china/ 39.34806300 115.29766200 <![CDATA[Muling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Daoguang of China]]>

Muling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Daoguang of China
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The Daoguang Emperor (16 September 1782 – 25 February 1850) was the eighth emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty and the sixth Qing emperor to rule over China, from 1820 to 1850. His reign was marked by "external disaster and internal rebellion," that is, by the First Opium War, and the beginning of the Taiping Rebellion which nearly brought down the dynasty.

The historian Jonathan Spence characterizes Daoguang as a “well meaning but ineffective man," who promoted officials who "presented a purist view even if they had nothing to say about the domestic and foreign problems surrounding the dynasty."

Originally he should have been interred in a tomb in the Eastern Qing Tombs but instead he got it here.]]>

Tomb of Chongling Concubine
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2 Emperor Guangxu Concubines are interred here.]]>

Tomb of Chongling Concubine
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2 Emperor Guangxu Concubines are interred here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-chongling-concubine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-chongling-concubine/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:11:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-chongling-concubine/ 39.39538800 115.38195800 <![CDATA[Chongling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Guangxu of China]]>

Chongling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Guangxu of China

Chongling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Guangxu of China
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The Guangxu Emperor (14 August 1871 – 14 November 1908), born Zaitian of the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan, was the eleventh emperor of the Qing Dynasty, and the ninth Qing emperor to rule over China. His reign lasted from 1875 to 1908, but in practice he ruled, under Empress Dowager Cixi's influence, only from 1889 to 1898.

He initiated the Hundred Days' Reform, but was abruptly stopped when Cixi launched a coup in 1898, after which he was put under house arrest until his death. His regnal name means "glorious succession".]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chongling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-guangxu-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chongling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-guangxu-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:07:25 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chongling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-guangxu-of-china/ 39.39543800 115.37831100 <![CDATA[Changling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Jiaqing of China]]>

Changling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Jiaqing of China

Changling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Jiaqing of China
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The Jiaqing Emperor (13 November 1760 – 2 September 1820) was the seventh emperor of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty, and the fifth Qing emperor to rule over China, from 1796 to 1820.

He was the son of the Qianlong Emperor. During his reign, he prosecuted Heshen (the corrupt favourite of Qianlong) and attempted to restore the state and curb the smuggling of opium inside China.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/changling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-jiaqing-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/changling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-jiaqing-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:02:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/changling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-jiaqing-of-china/ 39.36300400 115.33880700 <![CDATA[Tomb of Princess Huain of China]]>

Tomb of Princess Huain of China
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Daughter of Emperor Jiaqing of China]]>

Tomb of Princess Huain of China
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Daughter of Emperor Jiaqing of China]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-princess-huain-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-princess-huain-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:53:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-princess-huain-of-china/ 39.36266000 115.31446900 <![CDATA[Tomb of the Princess of China]]>

Tomb of the Princess of China
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2 daughters & 2 sons of Emperor Daoguang of China are interred here.

The Daoguang Emperor (16 September 1782 – 25 February 1850) was the eighth emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty and the sixth Qing emperor to rule over China, from 1820 to 1850.

His reign was marked by "external disaster and internal rebellion," that is, by the First Opium War, and the beginning of the Taiping Rebellion which nearly brought down the dynasty.

The historian Jonathan Spence characterizes Daoguang as a “well meaning but ineffective man," who promoted officials who "presented a purist view even if they had nothing to say about the domestic and foreign problems surrounding the dynasty."]]>

Western Zhaolang Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaozhuang of China

Western Zhaolang Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaozhuang of China
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Empress Xiaozhuang (28 March 1613 – 27 January 1688), was a concubine of the Qing Dynasty ruler Hong Taiji. She was the mother of Hong Taiji's successor, the Shunzhi Emperor, and grandmother of Shunzhi's successor, the Kangxi Emperor. She wielded significant influence in the Qing imperial court during the reigns of her son and grandson. Known for her wisdom and political insight, Empress Xiaozhuangwen is a respected figure in the history of the Qing Dynasty.

In the Wikipedia it says she was in interred in the Zhao Mausoleum at her husband, Emperor Hong Taiji. She was in fact interred here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/western-zhaolang-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaozhuang-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/western-zhaolang-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaozhuang-of-china/ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:10:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/western-zhaolang-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaozhuang-of-china/ 40.14959500 117.68433500 <![CDATA[Tomb of Huiling, tomb of Emperor Tongzhi of China]]>

Tomb of Huiling, tomb of Emperor Tongzhi of China

Tomb of Huiling, tomb of Emperor Tongzhi of China
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The Tongzhi Emperor (27 April 1856 – 12 January 1875), born Zaichun of the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan, was the tenth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, and the eighth Qing emperor to rule over China. His reign, from 1861 to 1875, which effectively lasted through his adolescence, was largely overshadowed by the rule of his mother Empress Dowager Cixi.

Although he had little influence over state affairs, the events of his reign gave rise to what historians call the "Tongzhi Restoration", an unsuccessful attempt to stabilise and modernise China.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-huiling-tomb-of-emperor-tongzhi-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-huiling-tomb-of-emperor-tongzhi-of-china/ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:48:00 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-huiling-tomb-of-emperor-tongzhi-of-china/ 40.17036400 117.69630800 <![CDATA[Tomb of Huiling Concubines]]>

Tomb of Huiling Concubines
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The Concubines of Emperor Tongzhi of China are interred here.

The Tongzhi Emperor (27 April 1856 – 12 January 1875), born Zaichun of the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan, was the tenth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, and the eighth Qing emperor to rule over China. His reign, from 1861 to 1875, which effectively lasted through his adolescence, was largely overshadowed by the rule of his mother Empress Dowager Cixi.

Although he had little influence over state affairs, the events of his reign gave rise to what historians call the "Tongzhi Restoration", an unsuccessful attempt to stabilise and modernise China.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-huiling-concubines/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-huiling-concubines/ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:44:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-huiling-concubines/ 40.17088100 117.69342200 <![CDATA[Eastern Xiaoling Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaohuizhang of China]]>

Eastern Xiaoling Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaohuizhang of China

Eastern Xiaoling Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaohuizhang of China
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Empress Xiaohuizhang (5 November 1641 – 7 January 1717) was the second Empress Consort of the Shunzhi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eastern-xiaoling-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaohuizhang-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eastern-xiaoling-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaohuizhang-of-china/ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:28:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eastern-xiaoling-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaohuizhang-of-china/ 40.19567500 117.65405800 <![CDATA[Xiaoling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Shunzhi of China]]>

Xiaoling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Shunzhi of China

Xiaoling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Shunzhi of China
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The Shunzhi Emperor (15 March 1638 – 5 February 1661), was the third emperor of the Qing dynasty and the first Qing emperor to rule over China, which he did from 1644 to 1661.

A committee of Manchu princes chose him to succeed his father Hong Taiji (1592–1643) in September 1643 when he was five years old. The princes also appointed two co-regents: Dorgon (1612–1650), fourteenth son of Qing founder Nurhaci (1559–1626), and Jirgalang (1599–1655), one of Nurhaci's nephews, both of whom were members of the Qing imperial clan.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/xiaoling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-shunzhi-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/xiaoling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-shunzhi-of-china/ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:23:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/xiaoling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-shunzhi-of-china/ 40.19382300 117.65063500 <![CDATA[Tomb of Jingling Concubine #2]]>

Tomb of Jingling Concubine #2
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2 of Emperor Kanxi's Concubines are interred here.

The Kangxi Emperor (4 May 1654 – 20 December 1722) was the fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the first to be born on Chinese soil south of the Pass (Beijing) and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper, from 1661 to 1722.

Kangxi's reign of 61 years makes him the longest-reigning Chinese emperor in history (although his grandson, the Qianlong Emperor, had the longest period of de facto power) and one of the longest-reigning rulers in the world. However, having ascended the throne at the age of seven, he was not the effective ruler until later, with that role temporarily fulfilled for six years by four regents and his grandmother, the Grand Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang.]]>

Tomb of Jingling Concubine #1
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48 of Emperor Kanxi's Concubines are interred here.

The Kangxi Emperor (4 May 1654 – 20 December 1722) was the fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the first to be born on Chinese soil south of the Pass (Beijing) and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper, from 1661 to 1722.

Kangxi's reign of 61 years makes him the longest-reigning Chinese emperor in history (although his grandson, the Qianlong Emperor, had the longest period of de facto power) and one of the longest-reigning rulers in the world. However, having ascended the throne at the age of seven, he was not the effective ruler until later, with that role temporarily fulfilled for six years by four regents and his grandmother, the Grand Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang.]]>

Jingling Tomb, Tomb of Emperor Kangxi of China

Jingling Tomb, Tomb of Emperor Kangxi of China
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-13 08:08:59
The Kangxi Emperor (4 May 1654 – 20 December 1722) was the fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the first to be born on Chinese soil south of the Pass (Beijing) and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper, from 1661 to 1722.

Kangxi's reign of 61 years makes him the longest-reigning Chinese emperor in history (although his grandson, the Qianlong Emperor, had the longest period of de facto power) and one of the longest-reigning rulers in the world. However, having ascended the throne at the age of seven, he was not the effective ruler until later, with that role temporarily fulfilled for six years by four regents and his grandmother, the Grand Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jingling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-kangxi-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jingling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-kangxi-of-china/ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:08:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jingling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-kangxi-of-china/ 40.18921700 117.66237300 <![CDATA[Yuling Tomb, Tomb of Emperor Qianlong of China]]>

Yuling Tomb, Tomb of Emperor Qianlong of China

Yuling Tomb, Tomb of Emperor Qianlong of China
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-13 08:01:30
The Qianlong Emperor (25 September 1711 – 7 February 1799) was the sixth emperor of the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty, and the fourth Qing emperor to rule over China proper. The fourth son of the Yongzheng Emperor, he reigned officially from 11 October 1735 to 8 February 1796.1 On 8 February, he abdicated in favor of his son, the Jiaqing Emperor – a filial act in order not to reign longer than his grandfather, the illustrious Kangxi Emperor.

Despite his retirement, however, he retained ultimate power until his death in 1799. Although his early years saw the continuation of an era of prosperity in China, his final years saw troubles at home and abroad converge on the Qing Empire.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yuling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-qianlong-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yuling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-qianlong-of-china/ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:01:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yuling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-qianlong-of-china/ 40.18734900 117.64497000 <![CDATA[Tombs of Empress Dowager Cixi (left) and Ci'an]]>

Tombs of Empress Dowager Cixi (left) and Ci'an
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-13 07:55:56
Empress Dowager Cixi, or Empress Dowager Tzu-hsi (29 November 1835 – 15 November 1908), of the Manchu Yehenara clan, was a powerful and charismatic woman who unofficially but effectively controlled the Manchu Qing Dynasty in China for 47 years, from 1861 to her death in 1908.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empress_Dowager_Cixi

Empress Dowager Ci'an (20 August 1837 – 8 April 1881), popularly known in China as the East Empress Dowager, and officially known posthumously as Empress Xiao Zhen Xian, was the second Empress Consort of the Xianfeng Emperor (b. 1831 – d.1861) of the Manchu Qing Dynasty in China, and then Empress Dowager after 1861. She is known for being co-de facto ruler of China with Empress Dowager Cixi for 20 years.]]>

Chengde Mountain Resort
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-13 07:29:15
The Mountain Resort in Chengde (literally "Mountain Villa for Avoiding the Heat") or Ligong, is a large complex of imperial palaces and gardens situated in the city of Chengde in Hebei, China. Because of its vast and rich collection of Chinese landscapes and architecture, the Mountain Resort in many ways is a culmination of all the variety of gardens, pagodas, temples and palaces from various regions of China.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chengde-mountain-resort/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chengde-mountain-resort/ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:29:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chengde-mountain-resort/ 40.98751100 117.93763200 <![CDATA[Tomb of Emperor Xianfeng's Concubine]]>

Tomb of Emperor Xianfeng's Concubine
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-13 07:24:24
The Xianfeng Emperor (17 July 1831 – 22 August 1861), born Aisin-Gioro I Ju, was the ninth Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, and the seventh Qing emperor to rule over China, from 1850 to 1861.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-emperor-xianfengs-concubine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-emperor-xianfengs-concubine/ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:24:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-emperor-xianfengs-concubine/ 40.18709500 117.63650500 <![CDATA[Dingling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Xianfeng of China]]>

Dingling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Xianfeng of China

Dingling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Xianfeng of China
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-13 07:17:40
The Xianfeng Emperor (17 July 1831 – 22 August 1861), born Aisin-Gioro I Ju, was the ninth Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, and the seventh Qing emperor to rule over China, from 1850 to 1861.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dingling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-xianfeng-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dingling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-xianfeng-of-china/ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:17:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dingling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-xianfeng-of-china/ 40.18592300 117.63143100 <![CDATA[Shenyang (Mukden) Imperial Palace]]>

Shenyang (Mukden) Imperial Palace
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-13 07:05:06
The Mukden Palace or Shenyang Gugong, also known as the Shenyang Imperial Palace, is the former imperial palace of the early Qing Dynasty of China.

It was built in 1625 and the first three Qing emperors lived there from 1625 to 1644. Since the end of monarchy in China, the palace was converted to a museum that lies in the center of Shenyang city, Liaoning province.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shenyang-mukden-imperial-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shenyang-mukden-imperial-palace/ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:05:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shenyang-mukden-imperial-palace/ 41.79593600 123.44960300 <![CDATA[Zhao Mausoleum, tomb of Emperor Hong Taiji of China]]>

Zhao Mausoleum, tomb of Emperor Hong Taiji of China

Zhao Mausoleum, tomb of Emperor Hong Taiji of China
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-13 06:59:54
Hong Taiji (28 November 1592 – 21 September 1643; reigned 1626 – 1643), also transliterated as Huang Taiji based on the Chinese language transcription of his name and referred to as Abahai in Western literature, was the first Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. His father Nurhaci did not assume imperial dignity while alive, though he was posthumously awarded the title.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zhao-mausoleum-tomb-of-emperor-hong-taiji-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zhao-mausoleum-tomb-of-emperor-hong-taiji-of-china/ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 06:59:54 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zhao-mausoleum-tomb-of-emperor-hong-taiji-of-china/ 41.84993600 123.42208400 <![CDATA[St. Procopius Basilica]]>

St. Procopius Basilica
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-11-30 06:54:47]]>

St. Procopius Basilica
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-11-30 06:54:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-procopius-basilica/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-procopius-basilica/ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:54:47 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-procopius-basilica/ 49.21665300 15.87423900 <![CDATA[Litomyšl Castle]]>

Litomyšl Castle
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-11-27 11:41:24]]>

Litomyšl Castle
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-11-27 11:41:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/litomya-l-castle/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/litomya-l-castle/ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:41:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/litomya-l-castle/ 49.87258900 16.31260700 <![CDATA[Batad Rice Terraces]]>

Batad Rice Terraces
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By: Fab
@ 2012-11-10 22:35:18
http://thattravelingcouple.com/philippines/batad-rice-terraces/the-batad-rice-terraces-oh-the-beauty
]]>

Batad Rice Terraces
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By: Fab
@ 2012-11-10 22:35:18
http://thattravelingcouple.com/philippines/batad-rice-terraces/the-batad-rice-terraces-oh-the-beauty
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/batad-rice-terraces/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/batad-rice-terraces/ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 22:35:18 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/batad-rice-terraces/ 16.93458500 121.13644500 <![CDATA[Jelling Runic stones]]>

Jelling Runic stones
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By: Dania
@ 2012-10-28 22:03:29
The Jelling stones are massive carved runestones from the 10th century, found at the town of Jelling in Denmark. The older of the two Jelling stones was raised by King Gorm the Old in memory of his wife Thyra. The larger of the two stones was raised by King Gorm's son, Harald Bluetooth in memory of his parents, celebrating his conquest of Denmark and Norway, and his conversion of the Danes to Christianity.

The runic inscriptions on these stones are considered the most well known in Denmark.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jelling-runic-stones/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jelling-runic-stones/ Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:03:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jelling-runic-stones/ 55.75657100 9.41952100 <![CDATA[Tomb of King Frederik V of Denmark and Norway]]>

Tomb of King Frederik V of Denmark and Norway
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By: Dania
@ 2012-10-27 23:43:28
In Roskilde Cathedral]]>

Tomb of King Frederik V of Denmark and Norway
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By: Dania
@ 2012-10-27 23:43:28
In Roskilde Cathedral]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-king-frederik-v-of-denmark-and-norway/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-king-frederik-v-of-denmark-and-norway/ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:43:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-king-frederik-v-of-denmark-and-norway/ 55.64266400 12.08036300 <![CDATA[Tombs of King Christian III and Frederik II of Denmark]]>

Tombs of King Christian III and Frederik II of Denmark
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By: Dania
@ 2012-10-27 23:35:33
In Roskilde Cathedal]]>

Tombs of King Christian III and Frederik II of Denmark
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By: Dania
@ 2012-10-27 23:35:33
In Roskilde Cathedal]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tombs-of-king-christian-iii-and-frederik-ii-of-denmark/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tombs-of-king-christian-iii-and-frederik-ii-of-denmark/ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:35:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tombs-of-king-christian-iii-and-frederik-ii-of-denmark/ 55.64267300 12.08019000 <![CDATA[Altar of Roskilde Cathedral]]>

Altar of Roskilde Cathedral
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By: Dania
@ 2012-10-27 23:29:53]]>

Altar of Roskilde Cathedral
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By: Dania
@ 2012-10-27 23:29:53]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/altar-of-roskilde-cathedral/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/altar-of-roskilde-cathedral/ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:29:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/altar-of-roskilde-cathedral/ 55.64266400 12.08036300 <![CDATA[Valtice castle]]>

Valtice castle
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-10-17 08:46:03
Part of the Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape UNESCO Heritage site since 1996]]>

Valtice castle
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-10-17 08:46:03
Part of the Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape UNESCO Heritage site since 1996]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/valtice-castle/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/valtice-castle/ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:46:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/valtice-castle/ 48.74022500 16.75690300 <![CDATA[Church of St. Paraskevi]]>

Church of St. Paraskevi
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-10-14 13:56:22
Church of St. Paraskevi (Russian: Церковь Параскевы-Пятницы на Торгу, Tserkov Paraskevy Pyatnitsy na Torgu) in Veliky Novgorod is one of Russia's oldest churches, dating from 1207. The church is located at the city center, at the former Yaroslav's Court and the market square. It is currently a museum.

The Church of St. Paraskevi is on the World Heritage list as a part of object 604 Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings. The building was designated an architectural monument of federal significance (#5310046012).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/church-of-st-paraskevi/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/church-of-st-paraskevi/ Sun, 14 Oct 2012 13:56:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/church-of-st-paraskevi/ 58.51848700 31.28508000 <![CDATA[Beautiful facade of the Hospital de Sant Pau]]>

Beautiful facade of the Hospital de Sant Pau
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-10-06 02:50:21
Designed by the Catalan art nouveau architect Lluís Domènech, Montaner.]]>

Beautiful facade of the Hospital de Sant Pau
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-10-06 02:50:21
Designed by the Catalan art nouveau architect Lluís Domènech, Montaner.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beautiful-facade-of-the-hospital-de-sant-pau/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beautiful-facade-of-the-hospital-de-sant-pau/ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 02:50:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beautiful-facade-of-the-hospital-de-sant-pau/ 41.41110700 2.17419500 <![CDATA[Diocletian's Palace]]>

Diocletian's Palace
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2012-09-26 00:09:17]]>

Diocletian's Palace
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2012-09-26 00:09:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/diocletians-palace-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/diocletians-palace-1/ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:09:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/diocletians-palace-1/ 43.50839100 16.44016400 <![CDATA[Dubrovnik Harbor]]>

Dubrovnik Harbor
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2012-09-25 23:15:38]]>

Dubrovnik Harbor
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2012-09-25 23:15:38]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dubrovnik-harbor/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dubrovnik-harbor/ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 23:15:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dubrovnik-harbor/ 42.64182800 18.11253100 <![CDATA[Foguang Temple]]>

Foguang Temple
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-09-03 02:58:22
Foguang Temple is a Buddhist temple located five kilometres from Doucun, Wutai County, Shanxi Province of China. The major hall of the temple is the Great East Hall, built in 857 AD, during the Tang Dynasty (618–907). According to architectural records, it is the third earliest preserved timber structure in China. It was rediscovered by the 20th century architectural historian Liang Sicheng (1901–1972) in 1937, while an older hall at Nanchan Temple was discovered by the same team a year later. The temple also contains another significant hall dating from 1137 called the Manjusri Hall. In addition, the second oldest existing pagoda in China (after the Songyue Pagoda), dating from the 6th century, is located in the temple grounds. Today the temple is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site and is undergoing restoration.]]>

Sacred Cenote
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-08-14 02:33:35
The Sacred Cenote (Spanish: cenote sagrado, "sacred well"; alternatively known as the "Well of Sacrifice") refers to a noted cenote at the pre-Columbian Maya archaeological site of Chichen Itza, in the northern Yucatán Peninsula. It is located to the north of Chichen Itza's civic precinct, to which it is connected by a 300-metre (980 ft) sacbe, or raised and paved pathway.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sacred-cenote/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sacred-cenote/ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 02:33:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sacred-cenote/ 20.68738000 -88.56779400 <![CDATA[Platform of Venus]]>

Platform of Venus
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-08-14 02:25:54
This Platform of Venus is dedicated to the planet Venus. In its interior archaeologists discovered a collection of large cones carved out of stone, the purpose of which is unknown. This platform is located north of El Castillo, between it and the Cenote Sagrado.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/platform-of-venus/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/platform-of-venus/ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 02:25:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/platform-of-venus/ 20.68374800 -88.56835500 <![CDATA[Temple of the Warriors]]>

Temple of the Warriors
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-08-14 02:22:55
The Temple of the Warriors complex consists of a large stepped pyramid fronted and flanked by rows of carved columns depicting warriors. This complex is analogous to Temple B at the Toltec capital of Tula, and indicates some form of cultural contact between the two regions. The one at Chichen Itza, however, was constructed on a larger scale. At the top of the stairway on the pyramid’s summit (and leading towards the entrance of the pyramid’s temple) is a Chac Mool. This temple encases or entombs a former structure called The Temple of the Chac Mool. The archeological expedition and restoration of this building was done by the Carnegie Institute of Washington from 1925–1928. A key member of this restoration was Earl H. Morris who published the work from this expedition in two volumes entitled Temple of the Warriors.]]>

Temple of Kukulkan
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-08-14 02:19:48
El Castillo (Spanish for "castle"), also known as the Temple of Kukulkan, is a Mesoamerican step-pyramid that dominates the center of the Chichen Itza archaeological site in the Mexican state of Yucatán. The building is more formally designated by archaeologists as Chichen Itza Structure 5B18.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/temple-of-kukulkan/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/temple-of-kukulkan/ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 02:19:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/temple-of-kukulkan/ 20.68353800 -88.56799500 <![CDATA[Church of the Ascension, Kolomenskoye]]>

Church of the Ascension, Kolomenskoye
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By: daggerwell
@ 2012-05-16 05:43:51
The Church of the Ascension was built in 1532 on the imperial estate of Kolomenskoye, near Moscow, to celebrate the birth of the prince who was to become Tsar Ivan IV ('the Terrible'). One of the earliest examples of a traditional wooden tent-roofed church on a stone and brick substructure, it had a great influence on the development of Russian ecclesiastical architecture.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/church-of-the-ascension-kolomenskoye/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/church-of-the-ascension-kolomenskoye/ Wed, 16 May 2012 05:43:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/church-of-the-ascension-kolomenskoye/ 55.66757700 37.67046700 <![CDATA[Vizcaya Bridge]]>

Vizcaya Bridge
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2012-05-12 14:03:49]]>

Vizcaya Bridge
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2012-05-12 14:03:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vizcaya-bridge/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vizcaya-bridge/ Sat, 12 May 2012 14:03:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vizcaya-bridge/ 43.32295100 -3.01563800 <![CDATA[Serra de Tramuntana]]>

Serra de Tramuntana
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-05-04 04:11:59
Is a mountain range running southwest-northeast which forms the northern backbone of the Spanish island of Majorca.
On the 27th June 2011 The Tramuntana Range was awarded World Heritage Status by UNESCO as an area of great Physical and Cultural significance.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/serra-de-tramuntana/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/serra-de-tramuntana/ Fri, 04 May 2012 04:11:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/serra-de-tramuntana/ 39.78901700 2.82417300 <![CDATA[Tomb of King Tongmyong]]>

Tomb of King Tongmyong
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-05-03 08:27:56
The Tomb of King Tongmyŏng is a mausoleum located in near Ryongsan-ri, Ryŏkp'o-guyŏk, P'yŏng'yang, North Korea.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-king-tongmyong/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-king-tongmyong/ Thu, 03 May 2012 08:27:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-king-tongmyong/ 38.89451500 125.92392000 <![CDATA[Ryongmun cavern]]>

Ryongmun cavern
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-05-03 08:19:20
The Ryongmun cavern, situated in Kujang County, North Pyongan Province.
Formed 480 million years ago by limestone erosion, the cavern consists of two large grottos and some 30 branches, and 15 scenic sectors whose names are derived from the names of bumper harvest, frostworks, flowers of all shapes, a twisting dragon, mushroom, jewels, brothers, all nature and so on.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ryongmun-cavern/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ryongmun-cavern/ Thu, 03 May 2012 08:19:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ryongmun-cavern/ 39.85632200 126.11194300 <![CDATA[Villa Tugendhat (by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe)]]>

Villa Tugendhat (by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe)

Villa Tugendhat (by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe)
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-03-27 01:23:27
Villa Tugendhat is a historical building in Brno, Czech Republic. It is one of the pioneering prototypes of modern architecture in Europe, and was designed by the German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Villa Tugendhat was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001.
A reconstruction and restoration of the villa started in February 2010 with estimated costs of 150 million CZK (app. 5,769,000 EUR; 7,895,000 USD).[3] This reconstruction finished in February 2012 and the villa was reopened to the public on 29 February, 2012.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/villa-tugendhat-by-ludwig-mies-van-der-rohe/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/villa-tugendhat-by-ludwig-mies-van-der-rohe/ Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:23:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/villa-tugendhat-by-ludwig-mies-van-der-rohe/ 49.20726000 16.61617000 <![CDATA[Horta Museum]]>

Horta Museum
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-11-24 17:15:57
The Horta Museum (French: Musée Horta, Dutch: Hortamuseum) is a museum dedicated to the life and work of the Belgian Art Nouveau architect Victor Horta and his time. The museum is housed in Horta's former house and atelier, Maison & Atelier Horta (1898), in the Brussels municipality of Saint-Gilles. In the splendid Art Nouveau interiors there is a permanent display of furniture, utensils and art objects designed by Horta and his contemporaries as well as documents related to his life and time. The museum also organises temporary exhibitions on topics related to Horta and his art. The building is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.]]>

Statue of Liberty
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By: kuressaare
@ 2011-11-02 04:59:10
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/statue-of-liberty/]]>

Statue of Liberty
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By: kuressaare
@ 2011-11-02 04:59:10
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/statue-of-liberty/]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/statue-of-liberty-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/statue-of-liberty-6/ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:59:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/statue-of-liberty-6/ 40.69407200 -74.05289900 <![CDATA[Grande Île]]>

Grande Île
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2011-09-26 10:15:47
Grande Île, the historic centre of Strasbourg, France, is an island in the Ill River. Literally "Grand Island", Grand Île was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grande-le/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grande-le/ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:15:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grande-le/ 48.58009700 7.74326100 <![CDATA[Skara Brae]]>

Skara Brae
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2011-09-23 16:17:50
Skara Brae is a stone-built Neolithic settlement located on the west coast of Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. It consists of ten clustered houses, and was occupied from roughly 3180 BC–2500 BC.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/skara-brae/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/skara-brae/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:17:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/skara-brae/ 59.04873300 -3.34168900 <![CDATA[Urnes Stave Church]]>

Urnes Stave Church
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2011-08-27 10:51:39
Built around 1150 and is the only stave church in the world to be included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.]]>

Urnes Stave Church
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2011-08-27 10:51:39
Built around 1150 and is the only stave church in the world to be included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/urnes-stave-church/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/urnes-stave-church/ Sat, 27 Aug 2011 10:51:39 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/urnes-stave-church/ 61.29837800 7.32254800 <![CDATA[Geirangerfjord]]>

Geirangerfjord
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2011-08-27 10:12:29
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/geirangerfjord/view/?service=0]]>

Geirangerfjord
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2011-08-27 10:12:29
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/geirangerfjord/view/?service=0]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/geirangerfjord-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/geirangerfjord-1/ Sat, 27 Aug 2011 10:12:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/geirangerfjord-1/ 62.12616400 7.16725800 <![CDATA[Independence Hall]]>

Independence Hall
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2011-08-08 17:24:32
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/independence-hall/view/?service=1]]>

Independence Hall
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2011-08-08 17:24:32
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/independence-hall/view/?service=1]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/independence-hall-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/independence-hall-1/ Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:24:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/independence-hall-1/ 39.94915300 -75.15020700 <![CDATA[Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site]]>

Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2011-07-26 08:00:40
The name Cradle of Humankind reflects the fact that this site has produced a large number, as well as some of the oldest, hominid fossils ever found, some dating back as far as 3.5 million years ago.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cradle-of-humankind-world-heritage-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cradle-of-humankind-world-heritage-site/ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:00:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cradle-of-humankind-world-heritage-site/ -25.96682300 27.66305900