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Monumental complex inspiring sights

France

Mont Saint-Michel, France's most famous fortified island

Spain

Walled city of Toledo, the former capital of the Spanish Empire

Hungary

Sopron Old Town, one of Hungary's architectural gems

India

The Taj Mahal, a world-class architectural icon

Colombia

Cartagena de Indias and its walled city, the world's greatest exponent of colonial architecture

Peru

The citadel of Machu Picchu: a masterpiece of Inca engineering and architecture

Peru

Historic Center of Lima, a colonial tapestry in the heart of modernity

China

Beijing's Forbidden City, the core of power in imperial China

South Korea

The Changdeokgung palace complex, the perfect example of Joseon Dynasty's architectural style

Vietnam

Hindu temples of My Son, sacred place of the high society of the Champa dynasty

Kazakhstan

Nur-Sultan, the “Dubai of the Steppes”

Tajikistan

Khujand, an important stopover point on the Great Silk Road

Panama

Panama City, the "Miami of Central America"

Monaco

Monte Carlo, a symphony of luxury and elegance

San Marino

Monte Titano, the pinnacle of San Marino's legacy