Brenim Palace, also known as Churchill Manor, is a classic of English gardens. It is located in Woodstock and was built by John Vanbrugh. It combines pastoral scenery, gardens and courtyards, showing an outstanding style. 1987, this official residence was listed as a world cultural heritage.
2. Tieqiao Canyon
Tieqiao Canyon, located in Shropshire, England, is the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Built at the beginning of18th century, it is the first iron bridge in the world. It has a great influence on the development of science, technology and architecture in the world, and is the symbol of the British industrial revolution in the18th century. From 65438 to 0986, Tieqiao Canyon was successfully listed as a world cultural heritage, and it was the first world cultural heritage with the theme of industrial heritage. At present, the average annual audience is 300,000.
3. Palace of Westminster
Westminster Palace, also known as Parliament House, is the seat of the British Parliament (including the House of Lords and the House of Commons). The Palace of Westminster is one of the representative works of Gothic Renaissance architecture, which was listed as a world cultural heritage in 1987.
Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral is located in Canterbury, Kent, England, and was built in 598 AD. It is one of the oldest and most famous Christian buildings in Britain. 1452, Nicholas v ordered the reconstruction. 1506, the best Italian architects bramante, Michelangelo, Della Baltar and Carlo martel were successively built.
5. Tower of London
The Tower of London is an iconic palace and fortress in London, England, located on the Thames. The Tower of London used to be a fortress, an armory, a treasury, a mint, a palace, an observatory, a refuge and a prison, especially for prisoners in the upper class. It was last used as a prison during World War II.
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The World Heritage List was established in 1976 when the World Heritage Committee was established. The World Heritage Committee belongs to UNESCO. UNESCO officially adopted the Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (hereinafter referred to as the Convention) at the 17 th General Conference on June1972+065438+1October, 2006. Its purpose is to protect the world cultural and natural heritage.
Places listed on the World Heritage List by the World Heritage Committee will become world-class scenic spots, which can receive assistance from the World Heritage Fund or organize tourists to visit. Because the places listed in the World Heritage List can get the world's attention and protection, improve their popularity and produce considerable economic and social benefits, all countries actively declare "World Heritage".
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Baidu Encyclopedia-UK? Baidu Encyclopedia-World Heritage List