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One of Shropshire’s top attractions, the Ironbridge Gorge is known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. In 1986, the Ironbridge Gorge became one of the first groups of 7 UK sites to be awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO. The surviving built and natural environment with its museums, monuments and artefacts, including the world famous Iron Bridge of 1779, serve to remind us of this area’s characteristic contribution to the history besides developing of industrialized society. Nowadays the area is far from industrial. Although the revolution started here, most of the factories are long gone and the nature beauty of the Gorge has been restored.

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The Castle of Wartburg is an unpaid sepulcher of the feudal phase in bi-centric Europe. It is also a mighty symbol of Teutonic combining and identicalness. Wartburg Mansion was founded in 1067 by the land-grave Ludwig the Stone and according to story, the hall (Burg) got its reputation when its flop initial ordered eyes on the construction upon which the Wartburg now sits; embezzled with with the site, he is supposed to change exclaimed, “Warte, Berg–du sollst mir eine Burg werden!”

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Located in UNESCO-protected historic Prague city centre, the Art Deco Imperial Hotel is a stunning example of Art Deco architecture. Centrally located in the heart of Prague near business, shopping, dining, nightlife, and historic attractions, the hotel provides five-star accommodation and superior services to business and leisure travelers. Old Town Square and the premier shopping and entertainment area – Wenceslas Square can be reached on foot in 10 minutes. This is an ideal starting point, whether you come to the Czech capital for business, sightseeing in the picturesque Old Town or high street shopping.

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Built in 1999, the “Black Diamond” is a modern extension to the Royal Danish Library which is the largest library in the Nordic countries. The old library dates from 1906 and was designed by architect Hans J. Holm. Located at the waterfront of Copenhagen, this new library building is designed by the Danish architects Schmidt, Hammer and Lassen. Contains a library, concert hall, bookshop, café, exhibition space and restaurant, it is the first in a series of large-scale cultural buildings along Copenhagen’s waterfront.

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Livraria Lello is an art nouveau bookstore situated in Oporto, also called Porto, which is the second biggest city in Portugal and a UNESCO Heritage site. Opened in 1906, this bookshop makes you feel like you are in a different time and era. Located not far from “Soares dos Reis”, a Museum of Art, and the Photography Museum, this is one of the most magnificent book shops one can imagine. Livraria Lello is definitely a must-see in Porto.

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Located in the heart the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bruges, Kempinski Hotel Dukes’ Palace is close to the city’ romantic canals and historic architecture. Major attractions near include the Groeninge Museum, Bruges Town Hall, Bruges Market Square, Basilica of the Holy Blood and more. This unique 15th-century former ducal residence holds a rich history in welcoming important guests to Bruges, entertaining them in style and absolute comfort.

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 Built in 1879, this former palace of the Grand Vizir of Jamai is located in central Fez, which is on UNESCO’s world heritage list. Surrounded by superb gardens, Sofitel Hotel Fes Palais Jamai is an ideal location for business or leisure travelers. Designed with traditional Moorish decor, this luxury property preserves the authenticity of Fez, the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco. Overlooks the Fez Medina, it is within easy access to all the city’s attractions including the Moulay Idriss Shrine.

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Founded by the Spanish in the early 16th century, Guanajuato is located on 2,008 m above sea level. The city of Guanajuato is a cultural capital of the Bajio region in central Mexico, and is considered as one of the most charming destinations in the nation. It’s a lovely, colonial city that looks like old Europe. Located about a five-hour drive northwest of Mexico City, this is a picturesque town of pleasant little plazas, cobblestone streets lined with stairs and houses of pastel-colored facades and balconies trimmed with iron work, and flower-filled window boxes.

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Japanese fireworks are without doubt an elaborate and magnificent art and one of the most spectacular in the whole world. The Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival held on August 14 every year in Miyajima, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Attracts over 300,000 visitors and thousands of photo enthusiasts and presents seven spectacular scenes, the festival is one of the most famous in Japan.

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Originally built as a monastery in 1621 in Cartagena, Colombia, the Sofitel Santa Clara Hotel is close to Plaza de los Coches, Puerta del Reloj, and Iglesia Convento San Pedro Claver. With its castles and bastions, its great cultural and architectural wealth, this walled city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Center in 1984. Points of interest near hotel include the historic town center, the City Wall, Crespo, Palcio De La Inquisicion, San Filipe De Barajas Castle, the Navy Museum, and Plaza Bolivar. Sofitel Santa Clara Hotel is a121-room luxury hotel located in a peaceful part of town just steps from the Caribbean Sea with its white sand beaches.

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