Ibiza

Ibiza
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Ibiza, Biodiversity and Culture, is a mixed heritage site due to its shoreline, marine life, 16th century fortifications, Phoenician ruins and
fortified Upper Town.

The archaeological sites at Sa Caleta (settlement) and Puig des Molins (necropolis) testify to the important role played by the island in the Mediterranean economy in protohistory, particularly during the Phoenician-Carthaginian period. The fortified Upper Town (Alta Vila) is an outstanding example of Renaissance military architecture; it had a profound influence on the development of fortifications in the Spanish settlements of the New World.

Year Decision Comments
1999 Inscribed Reasons for inscription

Reviews

John Booth (New Zealand):
Eivissa town is very compact which made reaching the castle and cathedral atop D'Alt Vila easy despite the steep hill upon which it is situated. The necropolises and one remaining windmill of the Puig des Molins are similarly situated.
I took bus #11 out past the airport to visit the salt lakes of Ses Salines as well as the nearby sandy but shadeless beach.
Afterwards I took a #26 bus around the coast to Sa Caleta where I walked out to the cliff edge to visit the excavated Phoenecian village.
Date posted: March 2010
Roger (Brazil):
Well... Ibiza is my favourite place in the world, but mainly dueto its beautiful mediteranean beaches and top-notch nighlife. Sure it has some history too, but can you compare it to, say, a temple in Cambodja in terms of WHL-inclusion?
Date posted: February 2010
Elena Vera (Spain):
In 1999, the fortified Upper Town (Dalt Vila), the Phoenician settlement of sa Caleta, the Phoenician-Punic cemetery of Puig des Molins, and the Prairies of oceanic Posidonia of the Natural Park of ses Salines where declared World Heritage by Unesco. More information: Eivissaweb
 


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