Cities of Three Cultures
WHS Cities which market themselves as representing 3 Cultures.
Connected Sites
Site | Rationale | Link |
Avila | Jewish, Islamic and Christian | |
Cordoba | Jewish, Christian, Moslim | |
Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town | ||
Mexico City and Xochimilco | Pre-Columbian, Spanish and Mestizo | |
Old City of Jerusalem | ||
Toledo | Jewish, Islamic and Christian | |
Willemstad | African, Iberian, Carribean “The social and cultural differences from Afro-American, Iberian and Caribbean inhabitants have contributed to enriching the building traditions as well as the city’s cultural life.” - UNESCO Description // Perhaps "City of Four Cultures", as the UNESCO description is talking about the influences beyond the cities Dutch origins/heritage. In much of the visitor literature, typically Dutch, Afro-Caribbean, and Jewish heritage is highlighted. |
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- Not be "self evident"
- Link at least 3 different sites
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