UNESCO world heritage sites

12 photos taken inside the Potala Palace, of the inner courts, the White Palace and roof and wall decorations.

23 photos and panorama views of Potala Palace in Lhasa

26 photos of the ancient city of Jiaohe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

11 panorama views of Lijiang, with its traditional Naxi style roofs.

21 photos of the Old Town of Lijiang, a UNESCO world heritage site since 1997.

29 photos of the Prague castle and the Hradcany area.

18 photos of the temple of Isis on Philae island near Assuan

35 photos of the temple complex of Karnak which was built over a time period of 1500 years.

12 photos of the Valley of Kings, an archaeological site with dozens of tombs of pharaos.

14 photos of the castle of Chambord in the Loire valley, France

27 photos of Chenonceau, a water castle spanning the Cher river in the Loire valley

23 photos of Bellecour square, a large open square and the focal centre of Lyon

21 photos of downtown Lyon, an elegant area with beautiful 19th century buildings

12 photos of the Terreaux square in central Lyon with the beautiful city hall building

10 photos of the Hotel de Ville, the city hall and site of the administration of Paris

19 photos of the Ile-de-la-Cite and the district of Marais in central Paris