Fusion

Connected Sites: 61

WHS where the OUV is derived from a fusion of cultural influences.

Connected Sites

  • Cathedral of St. James in Sibenik
    Inscribed: 2000
    2.75
    289
    10
    "The Cathedral Of St James Is The Fruitful Outcome Of Considerable Interchanges Of Influences Between The Three Culturally Different Regions Of Northern Italy, Dalmatia, And Tuscany"
  • Puebla
    Puebla
    Mexico
    Inscribed: 1987
    3.38
    200
    9
    "Aesthetic Concepts Resulting From The Fusion Of European And American Styles Were Adopted Locally"
  • Chichen-Itza
    Inscribed: 1988
    4.18
    380
    12
    "The Fusion Of Mayan Construction Techniques With New Elements From Central Mexico Make Chichen-Itza One Of The Most Important Examples Of The Mayan-Toltec Civilization In Yucatán"
  • Arequipa
    Inscribed: 2000
    3.34
    220
    10
    "Creative Integration Of European And Native Characteristics"
  • Paramaribo
    Paramaribo
    Suriname
    Inscribed: 2002
    2.38
    50
    3
    "Gradual Fusion Of European Architecture And Construction Techniques With Indigenous South America Materials And Crafts To Create A New Architectural Idiom"
  • Colonia del Sacramento
    Inscribed: 1995
    2.67
    182
    12
    "Successful Fusion Of The Portuguese, Spanish And Post-Colonial Styles"
  • Macao
    Macao
    China
    Inscribed: 2005
    3.09
    316
    12
    "Unique Testimony To The First And Longest-Lasting Encounter Between The West And China. ... The Impact Of This Encounter Can Be Traced In The Fusion Of Different Cultures That Characterise The Historic Core Zone Of Macao."
  • Kaiping Diaolou
    Inscribed: 2007
    3.17
    95
    7
    "Fusion Between Chinese And Western Architectural Styles"
  • Hwaseong Fortress
    Hwaseong Fortress
    Republic of Korea
    Inscribed: 1997
    2.96
    186
    19
    "The Hwaseong Fortress Represents The Pinnacle Of 18th Century Military Architecture, Incorporating The Best Of That From Europe And From The Far East."
  • Ayutthaya
    Ayutthaya
    Thailand
    Inscribed: 1991
    3.60
    395
    15
    "All Buildings Were Elegantly Decorated With The Highest Quality Of Crafts And Mural Paintings, Which Consisted Of An Eclectic Mixture Of Traditional Styles Surviving From Sukhothai, Inherited From Angkor, And Borrowed From The 17th And 18th Century Art Styles Of Japan, China, India, Persia And Europe, Creating A Rich And Unique Expression Of A Cosmopolitan Culture"
  • Lamu Old Town
    Inscribed: 2001
    2.94
    42
    5
    "The Town Is Characterized By Narrow Streets And Magnificent Stone Buildings With Impressive Curved Doors, Influenced By Unique Fusion Of Swahili, Arabic, Persian, Indian And European Building Styles."
    See Whc.Unesco.Org
  • Vigan
    Vigan
    Philippines
    Inscribed: 1999
    2.92
    80
    11
    Its Architecture Reflects The Coming Together Of Cultural Elements From Elsewhere In The Philippines, From China And From Europe
  • Old Town of Galle
    Inscribed: 1988
    3.01
    227
    6
    Showing The Interaction Between European Architectural Styles And South Asian Traditions (Unesco Website)
  • Levuka
    Inscribed: 2013
    2.53
    40
    8
    Reflects The Integration Of Local Building Traditions By A Supreme Naval Power, Leading To The Emergence Of A Unique Landscape (Brief Description)
  • Golestan Palace
    Inscribed: 2013
    2.90
    115
    3
    Successful Integration Of Earlier Persian Crafts And Architecture With Western Influences (Brief Description)
  • São Francisco Square
    Inscribed: 2010
    1.82
    30
    3
    Criterion (Ii): The Sao Francisco Square Represents The Outcome Of The Merging Of The Modes Of Territorial Occupation And Settlement Of Portugal And Spain According To Which Urban Settlements Were Established In Their Respective Colonial Empires. This Property Exhibits An Important Fusion Of Urban Models, Which Occurred During The Unification Under One Crown Of Two Rival Empires.
  • L'viv
    L'viv
    Ukraine
    Inscribed: 1998
    3.63
    171
    7
    Outstanding Example Of The Fusion Of The Architectural And Artistic Traditions Of Eastern Europe With Those Of Italy And Germany (Ab Ev)
  • Sviyazhsk
    Inscribed: 2017
    2.40
    34
    3
    Fusion Of Artistic Forces Of Large Artistic Centres Of The Russian State, Such As Novgorod, Pskov And Moscow, As Well As Of Masters Of The Volga Region Towns And Artists Working In The Rostov And Suzdal Regions (Ab Ev)
  • Trinity Sergius Lavra
    Inscribed: 1993
    3.08
    118
    5
    Ouv: Fusion Of Traditional Russian Architecture With That Of Western Europe To Create An Eastern European Tradition
  • As-Salt
    As-Salt
    Jordan
    Inscribed: 2021
    1.95
    67
    5
    The Significant Architecture Within The Historic City Core Emerged As A Result Of Cultural Exchange And Circulation. The Circulation Of Images, Architectural Types, Building Techniques And Materials Culminated In A Cultural Exchange That Supported A New Urban Lifestyle New To As-Salt Fused With Local Tribal/Urban Customs Of Urban Hospitality And Support And Symbiosis Between Muslim And Christian Residents Of The City. This Is Not Only The Circulation Of Architectural Types, Images, Building Techniques; But Also The Circulation Of Modernity Art Such As The Circulation Of Art Nouveau Paintings. (Nom File P34)
  • Rachid Karami International Fair-Tripoli
    Inscribed: 2023
    2.07
    17
    3
    "The Successful Integration Of Brazilian Modernist Concepts Into The Context Of The Arab Near East In Tripoli And Is A Vivid Example Of Cultural Exchange In The Field Of Architecture" (Crit Ii)
  • Ravenna
    Ravenna
    Italy
    Inscribed: 1996
    4.15
    349
    8
    "The Early Christian Monuments Of Ravenna Are Without Parallel Because Of The Crucial Evidence They Provide Of Artistic And Religious Relationships And Contacts At An Important Period Of European Cultural History. The Mosaics Are Among The Best Surviving Examples Of This Form Of Art In Europe And Have An Increased Significance Due To The Blending Of Western And Eastern Motifs And Techniques". (Official Description – Criterion Ii) Of The Sant'apollinare Nuovo, The Ab Ev Mentioned That "Both The Exterior And The Interior Of The Basilica Graphically Illustrate The Fusion Between The Western And Eastern Styles Characteristic Of The Late 5th-Early 6th Century." (Ab Ev)
  • Yogyakarta
    Yogyakarta
    Indonesia
    Inscribed: 2023
    2.93
    186
    5
    Crit Ii: "An Important Interchange Of Human Values And Ideas Between Different Belief Systems Related To Javanese Animism And Ancestor Worship, Hinduism And Buddhism From India, Sufi Islam From Either India Or The Middle East, And Western Influences"
  • Caceres
    Caceres
    Spain
    Inscribed: 1986
    3.14
    186
    6
    Crit Iv: "Bear The Traces Of Highly Diverse And Contradictory Influences, Such As Northern Gothic, Islamic, Italian Renaissance And Arts Of The New World. "
  • Gedi
    Gedi
    Kenya
    Inscribed: 2024
    2.64
    17
    2
    "The Fusion Of African And Islamic Beliefs Can Be Seen In The Layout Of The City, In The Distinctive Architectural Forms Of Its Coral Stone Buildings, In The Decorative Details Of Its Mosques And Tombs, And In The Technical Know-How Of The Wells And Hydraulic Systems That Sustained A Large Urban Settlement Over Centuries Of Occupation." (Ouv)
  • Mt. Kumgang
    Mt. Kumgang
    Korea (DPR)
    Nominated: 2025
    77%
    8
    0
    "Many Of The Historic Sites, Scenic Spots And Stone Calligraphy Also Reflect A Fusion Of Buddhism With Taoism And Local Indigenous Beliefs. Mount Kumgang Is An Associative Cultural Landscape Where There Is A Complex And Intertwined Relationship Between The Distinctive Landforms And Scenery, And The Long History Of Buddhism, Pilgrimage And Traditions Of Mountain Worship In The Korean Peninsula." - Ab Evaluation
  • Xochicalco
    Inscribed: 1999
    3.30
    107
    8
    Fusion Of Cultural Elements From Different Parts Of Mesoamerica (Ab Ev, Crit Iv)
  • Wooden Churches of Maramures
    Inscribed: 1999
    3.37
    108
    6
    "The Maramures Wooden Churches Are Outstanding Examples Of Vernacular Religious Wooden Architecture Resulting From The Interchange Of Orthodox Religious Traditions With Gothic Influences In A Specific Vernacular Interpretation Of Timber Construction Traditions, Showing A High Level Of Artistic Maturity And Craft Skills." (Criterion Iv)
  • Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
    ..Blended Indian Design With Art Deco Imagery (Ouv)
  • Tomioka Silk Mill
    Inscribed: 2014
    2.54
    82
    6
    Crit Iv: "The Extent Of The Plant, From Its Initial Design, And The Deliberate Adoption Of The Best Western Techniques Illustrate A Decisive Period For The Spread Of Industrial Methods To Japan And The Far East. Its Large, Late 19th Century Buildings Provide An Eminent Example Of The Emergence Of A Style Of Industrial Architecture Specific To Japan, Combining Foreign And Local Elements. " (Ouv)
  • Tlacotalpan
    Inscribed: 1998
    2.66
    55
    6
    Represent A Fusion Of Spanish And Caribbean Traditions (Ouv)
  • Sudanese style mosques
    Inscribed: 2021
    2.58
    6
    1
    "Reflect A Fusion Of Islamic And Local Architectural Forms" (Official Description)
  • Stone Town of Zanzibar
    Inscribed: 2000
    3.42
    181
    7
    "Brought Together And Homogenized Disparate Elements Of The Cultures Of Africa, The Arab Region, India, And Europe"
  • Sítio Roberto Burle Marx
    Inscribed: 2021
    2.62
    32
    6
    Crit Iv: "A New Type Of Landscape Design That Fused Creative Ideas Of The Modern Art Movement With Local Typologies And Tropical Plants"
  • Site of Xanadu
    Inscribed: 2012
    2.13
    24
    3
    "From Xanadu, The Mounted Warriors Of Kublai Khan Unified The Agrarian Civilisations Of China, And Partly Assimilated To The Latter’S Culture, While Extending The Yuan Empire Right Across North Asia. The Plan Of Xanadu, With Palace And Imperial Cities Enclosed Partly By The Outer City Containing Evidence Of The Nomadic Encampments And Royal Hunting Enclosure, Comprises A Unique Example Of This Cultural Fusion. " (Ab Ev)
  • San Antonio Missions
    San Antonio Missions
    United States of America
    Inscribed: 2015
    2.98
    224
    7
    Of Spanish And Coahuiltecan Cultures
  • Roșia Montană
    Inscribed: 2021
    2.45
    57
    6
    The Site Demonstrates A Fusion Of Imported Roman Mining Technology With Locally Developed Techniques (Official Description)
  • Red Fort
    Inscribed: 2007
    3.10
    317
    4
    "Fusion Of Islamic, Persian, Timurid And Hindu Traditions"
  • Petra
    Petra
    Jordan
    Inscribed: 1985
    4.60
    387
    21
    "Outstanding Fusion Of Hellenistic Architecture With Eastern Tradition"
  • Nice
    Nice
    France
    Inscribed: 2021
    2.80
    406
    5
    "Nice, Winter Resort Town Of The Riviera, Represents An Important Example Of The Fusion Of British, Italian, French, Russian And Other Cultural Influences, Resulting In A Variety Of Architectural Styles, Designs And Decorations Of Buildings That Express Its Cosmopolitan Character As A Winter Resort, Especially In The 19th Century, Under The Impetus Of The Consiglio D'Ornato." (Official Description – Criterion Ii)
  • Namhansanseong
    Namhansanseong
    Republic of Korea
    Inscribed: 2014
    2.59
    118
    6
    "It Bears Witness To A Synthesis Of Both Military And Urban Concepts Stemming From Korean, Chinese, Japanese And European Influences, With The Use For The First Time Of Western Firearms." - Ab Evaluation
  • Mountain Railways of India
    Inscribed: 1999
    3.42
    110
    8
    "The Dhr Links Not Only The Plains With The High Himalaya, But Also Two Distinct Cultural Traditions - The Hindu Culture Of Bengal And The Buddhist Culture Of The Mountain Region. As A Result Darjeeling, Which Lies At An Important Nodal Point, Reflects A Cultural Fusion Between These Two Cultures (Not Forgetting, Also, The British Influence)." (Ab Eval)
  • Luang Prabang
    Inscribed: 1995
    3.65
    253
    5
    "Fusion Of Traditional Architecture And Lao Urban Structures With Those Built By The European Colonial Authorities"
  • Longobards in Italy
    Inscribed: 2011
    2.81
    265
    14
    "The Lombard Monuments Are An Exemplary Testimony To The Cultural And Artistic Synthesis That Occurred In Italy In The 6th To The 8th Centuries, Between The Roman Heritage, Christian Spirituality, Byzantine Influence And The Values Derived From The Germanic World." (Official Description – Criterion Ii) – "An Immigrant People Of Germanic Origin, The Lombards Settled In Italy And Adopted Christianity. In The Presence Of An Imposing Roman Heritage And In Contact With Byzantine And Middle Eastern Influences, They Developed Their Own Unique Cultural, Architectural And Artistic Synthesis." (Ab Ev)
  • Kulangsu
    Inscribed: 2017
    2.94
    102
    5
    Kulangsu Is Shown To Be Unique In That It Witnessed Mutual Reference And A Cultural Fusion Between Diverse Cultures That Materialized In An Organic Urban Fabric, And A Slow Self-Transformation (Ab Ev)
  • Kii Mountain Range
    Inscribed: 2004
    3.56
    147
    7
    "Unique Fusion Between Shintoism And Buddhism"
  • Hoi An
    Hoi An
    Viet Nam
    Inscribed: 1999
    3.47
    338
    8
    "Hoi An Is An Outstanding Material Manifestation Of The Fusion Of Cultures Over Time In An International Commercial Port."
  • Gusuku of Ryukyu
    Inscribed: 2000
    2.83
    85
    10
    "Cultural Interchange Between South-East Asia, China, Korea And Japan, And This Is Vividly Demonstrated By The Surviving Monuments"
  • Great Burkhan Khaldun Mountain
    Inscribed: 2015
    2.30
    13
    1
    Fusion Of Ancient Shamanic And Buddhist Practices (Ab Ev)
  • Fasil Ghebbi
    Inscribed: 1979
    3.13
    68
    3
    Gondarian Style: Buildings Marked By Hindu And Arab Influences, Subsequently Transformed By The Baroque Style Brought To Gondar By The Jesuit Missionaries.
  • Dazu Rock Carvings
    Inscribed: 1999
    3.72
    79
    10
    "Tantric Buddhism From India And Chinese Taoist And Confucian Beliefs Came Together At Dazu"
  • Inscribed: 2024
    2.90
    5
    2
    "It Incorporates A Number Of Traditional Rural Settlements With Vernacular Wooden Architecture And Reflects The Communal Management Of Agriculture And Nature That Developed When The Indigenous Finno-Ugric Forest Culture Merged With The Traditional Slavic Field Culture."
  • Coffee Cultural Landscape
    Inscribed: 2011
    2.97
    91
    7
    "The Typical Architecture In The Urban Settlements Is A Fusion Between The Spanish Cultural Patterns And The Indigenous Culture Of The Region Adapted As Well To The Coffee Growing Process, Through For Example Their Sliding Roofs." (Ouv)
  • Church of Atlántida
    Inscribed: 2021
    2.54
    39
    3
    The Church Is Inspired By Italian Paleo-Christian And Medieval Religious Architecture, While Also Applying Modern Scientific And Technological Knowledge. It Embodies The Post-War Search For A Renewed Architectural Language, Expressing A Modernity Rooted In Tradition And In The Vernacular In Latin America And Worldwide. (Official Description)
  • Churches of Chiloé
    Inscribed: 2000
    3.19
    73
    8
    "Fusion Of European And Indigenous Cultural Traditions"
  • Brâncusi Monumental Ensemble of Târgu Jiu
    Inscribed: 2024
    2.14
    48
    5
    Criterion Ii: "The Innovative Spatial Composition And The Abstract Language Of Its Elements Inspired By Cycladic, African, And Romanian Cultures Fused With Classical Architectural Elements And Spatial Compositional Features, Played A Key Role In The Dissemination Of Site-Specific Art, Installation, Landscape And Public Art." (Ouv)
  • Arab-Norman Palermo
    Inscribed: 2015
    3.75
    279
    8
    Syncretism Between Western, Islamic And Byzantine Cultures
  • Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
    Inscribed: 2015
    2.36
    89
    9
    It Is A Monument Fusing The Humanist Ideals Of The Franciscan Order With The Local Collective Traditions, Aimed At Promoting Common Wellbeing Through An Impressive Construction Achievement Over 17 Years.
  • Sukhothai
    Sukhothai
    Thailand
    Inscribed: 1991
    3.65
    207
    9
  • Ahmadabad
    Inscribed: 2017
    2.60
    84
    6
  • Zagori Cultural Landscape
    Inscribed: 2023
    3.24
    57
    5