Country: United States | Type: Cultural | Theme: Education, Secular Structure Introduction to Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, Monticello is the home that Thomas Jefferson designed for himself at the heart of the University of Virginia. Thomas Jefferson is known for his writing of the Declaration of Independence and United States presidency, but he was also …
Country: Canada, United States | Type: Natural | Theme: Geology, Glacier, Mountain, Natural Landscape Introduction to Waterton Glacier International Peace Park Waterton Glacier International Peace Park is comprised of two parks along the United States and Canada border. In 1932 Waterton Lakes National Parklocated in Alberta, Canadaand Glacier National Parklocated in Montana, United Stateswere combined to form the first international peace park in the world. The …
Country: United States | Type: Natural | Theme: Caves, Geology Introduction to Carlsbad Caverns National Park The Carlsbad Caverns National Park, located in New Mexico, is made up of over 100 limestone caves. They are notable because of their size and diversity. The caves were formed over the course of many centuries as sulfuric acid ate away at underground limestone. Scientists continue to …
Country: United States | Type: Natural | Theme: Archaeological Introduction to Mesa Verde National Park Mesa Verde, located in southwestern Colorado, is an ancient archeological and historic sight. For nearly 700 years beginning in A.D. 600, the ancient Pueblo people made their homes in Mesa Verde. Mesa Verde is a plateau reaching an altitude of about 8,500 feet. Its name in Spanish …
Country: United States | Type: Natural | Theme: Volcanic Introduction to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is home to two of the most active volcanoes in the world: Mauna Loa and Kilauea. Mauna Loa is the largest volcano on earth, while Kilauea is the most active. The landscape here is dynamic, constantly changing because of volcanic eruptions. The park offers …
Country: Australia | Type: Natural | Theme: Caves, Geology, Natural Landscape Introduction to Purnululu National Park Purnululu National Park is in the Australian state of Western Australia, and is about 240,000 hectares in size. The park includes the Bungle Bungle Mountain Range made up of quartz sandstone from the Age of Devon that has eroded over millions of years into a group of cones …
Country: Indonesia | Type: Cultural | Theme: Hindu, Religious Structure Introduction to Prambanan Temple Prambanan Temple is situated 18km east of Yogyakarta city in Central Java. It is the largest Hindu temple compound in Indonesia and is dedicated to Trimurti, the three highest gods in Hinduism. It is known locally as the Loro Jongrang temple, after the nearby village, or the temple of …
Country: Guatemala | Type: Cultural | Theme: Colonial, Urban Landscape Introduction to Antigua Guatamala The Kingdom of Guatemala started in Chiapas and stretched to Costa Rica, and Antigua was once its capital. The city was founded in 1543 after a flood in 1541 devastated nearby Ciudad Vieja. Like Lima and Mexico City, Antigua served as a judicial and administrative center for the Spanish …
Country: Romania | Type: Cultural | Theme: Christian, Religious Structure Introduction to the Churches of Moldavia The Churches of Moldavia are a site featuring eight Romanian Orthodox churches in northern Moldavia dating from the 15th and 16th Centuries. These churches are: Key Facts Inscribed:1993Nearest City:SuceavaProvince:MoldaviaCoordinates: Lat: 47.7783, Long: 25.7127Accessibility:ModerateServices:Basic Highlights
Country: United States | Type: Cultural | Theme: Monument, Secular Structure Introduction to Independence Hall A Georgian style building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Independence Hall has a relatively modest appearance considering its historical significance. Two historic documents, the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution, were signed in Independence Hall. Both documents helped to define and shape the concepts of democracy and freedom …
