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| The first monastery established in Romberg, Heiligenkreuz Monastery enjoyed royal prosperity and patronage until its closure during Reformation. In view of its strategic location, it was then repurposed into a military fort, finally being decommissioned in the late 19th century. Now used as a museum with a small commemorative chapel, the complex is arguably the structure which best embodies the Rombergian culture and people. | | The first monastery established in Romberg, Heiligenkreuz Monastery enjoyed royal prosperity and patronage until its closure during Reformation. In view of its strategic location, it was then repurposed into a military fort, finally being decommissioned in the late 19th century. Now used as a museum with a small commemorative chapel, the complex is arguably the structure which best embodies the Rombergian culture and people. | ||
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! scope="row" | Historic Centre of [[ | ! scope="row" | Historic Centre of [[Monsa]] | ||
| align="center" | [[File:Palais de Monaco.jpg|150x150px|View of | | align="center" | [[File:Palais de Monaco.jpg|150x150px|View of Monsa]] | ||
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| align="center" | 1998 | | align="center" | 1998 | ||
| The Historic Centre of | | The Historic Centre of Monsa with its Palace and cathedral is one of the remaining examples of medieval architecture in Monsa. Most of the inner streets are made up of pedestrian or semi-pedestrian streets in which only local cars with authorisation are allowed to ride while motorcycles have special times to preserve the silent atmosphere. | ||
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! scope="row" | San Isidro Hill - SMOM fortress and town, [[ | ! scope="row" | San Isidro Hill - SMOM fortress and town, [[Monsa|Casuarinas, SMOM]] | ||
| align="center" | [[File:Monells 3.jpg|150x150px|One of the passages]] | | align="center" | [[File:Monells 3.jpg|150x150px|One of the passages]] | ||
| [[ | | [[Monsa]] ([[Sovereign Military Order of Montesa]]) | ||
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| align="center" | 1998 | | align="center" | 1998 | ||
| The SMOM fortress and its town is another clear example of the medieval architecture of | | The SMOM fortress and its town is another clear example of the medieval architecture of Monsa, with a less glamorous style than its western counterpart, San Isidro carries a Mediterranean and more rustic atmosphere. | ||
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! scope="row" | [[Historic Centre of Carigrad and Surroundings]] | ! scope="row" | [[Historic Centre of Carigrad and Surroundings]] |
Revision as of 22:38, 25 March 2020
This article is a list of sites of cultural or heritage importance designated by ARCHO.
Site | Image | Location | Criteria? | Area ha (acre) |
Year | Description |
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Antillia Cathedral | Antillia, Costa de Ouro | huh | ? | 1994 | One of the prime examples of Portuguese Baroque architecture, the Antillia Cathedral is also known for its relics of Saint Anthony of Padua, cloisters, stained glass windows, and magnificent manuscript library. | |
Architectural and Religious Ensemble of medieval Meqn | Meqn, Trellin | yeah | 10 (25) | 2004 | Meqn developed between the tenth and fifteenth centuries from a minor Siresian monastery to a regional centre of pilgrimage and crusade. The medieval city, with dozens of religious and military structures spanning the entire period of Cadenzan control and beyond, is without parallel in the Ethlorek world as a cultural and devotional centre. | |
Cathedral of Saint Misrav and the Martyrs | City of Cadenza, Cadenza | huh | 0.22 (0.54) | 1993 | The cathedral is an important example of medieval Cadenzan religious architecture as well as, historically, a key pilgrimage centre for much of the western Ethlorek world. | |
Complex of castles on Saint Andrew's Hill | Saint Andrew's Hill, Warta, Nikolia | huh | ? | 2000 | A group of three castles built in the 19th century for the Nikolian royal family in the unique Mazurian imperial architectural style. The largest, Jan's castle, is mainly used by the Crown Prince, whereas the remaining two are usually used during the state visits of foreign officials. | |
Fenestra Solis | Holy Light, Blackhelm Confederacy | huh | ?? | 2003 | The palace is an example of Imperial architecture and historically one of the most important administrative buildings in the province for centuries. | |
Great Monastery of Ro'ekha | Ro'ekha, Cadenza | yeah | like 10 (25) | 1990 | The site is an ancient monastic complex and one of the oldest in Astyria, with structures surviving from the 11th century and archaeological remains from the 5th century. It remains the headquarters of the Siresian Order today. | |
Heiligenkreuz Monastery and Fortress complex | Reichtenberg, Romberg | Potato | like 27 (67) | 1992 | The first monastery established in Romberg, Heiligenkreuz Monastery enjoyed royal prosperity and patronage until its closure during Reformation. In view of its strategic location, it was then repurposed into a military fort, finally being decommissioned in the late 19th century. Now used as a museum with a small commemorative chapel, the complex is arguably the structure which best embodies the Rombergian culture and people. | |
Historic Centre of Monsa | Monsa | 0.21 (0.52) | 1998 | The Historic Centre of Monsa with its Palace and cathedral is one of the remaining examples of medieval architecture in Monsa. Most of the inner streets are made up of pedestrian or semi-pedestrian streets in which only local cars with authorisation are allowed to ride while motorcycles have special times to preserve the silent atmosphere. | ||
San Isidro Hill - SMOM fortress and town, Casuarinas, SMOM | Monsa (Sovereign Military Order of Montesa) | 0.196491 (0.48554) | 1998 | The SMOM fortress and its town is another clear example of the medieval architecture of Monsa, with a less glamorous style than its western counterpart, San Isidro carries a Mediterranean and more rustic atmosphere. | ||
Historic Centre of Carigrad and Surroundings | View of the Imperial Palace at the Dvorsko brdo | Carigrad, Nikolia | Like, half of the city | 1991 | The cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul is one of the largest and most beautiful Orthodox churches in Astyria. The existing cathedral was built in 1756 on foundations of the previous, smaller church built around 1100's. Dvorsko brdo is a hill under which Carigrad lies. It has several historic buildings important for Nikolian heritage such as the Imperial Palace of Carigrad, St. Nicholas monastery, a major pilgrimage of the Orthodox faith in Astyria and old building of the Imperial University, one of the largest universities in the region. | |
Historic Centre of Katovice | View at the Katovice historic centre | Katovice, Nikolia | around 2 continents | 1995 | Katovice, an industrial capital of Nikolia was founded in 13th century. Since its beginnings, the city developed rapidly to what it is now. Although very modern, the historic city centre, known in Polish as Katowickie stare miasto kept its original 19th century look, which is why this part of the city is also known as the "city-museum". | |
Monastic State of Kalistasia and its monasteries | Holy Island, Nikolia | cuz why not | 111,691 | 1995 | Kalistasia, commonly known as the Holy Island, is an autonomous monastic state within the Kingdom of Nikolia. It is home to numerous Eastern Orthodox monasteries whose treasuries feature a rich collection of well-preserved artifacts, rare books, ancient documents and artworks of immense historical value. It is the most important place for Nikolian Orthodox Christians as it is believed that Christianity was brought to Nikolia through Kalistasia. | |
Monastery of Saint Benedict and the Discovery | Fontus River, Blackhelm Confederacy | ? | ? | 2001 | The monastery is home to the bones of Saint Benedict, who led the expedition to Hesperidesia from Rome, as well as numerous artifacts from the time of the first landing. | |
Pálacio do Rey, Antillia | Antillia, Costa de Ouro | we don't know yet | ? | 1994 | The Pálacio do Rey serves as a prime example of Portuguese Colonial Rococo architecture in Costa de Ouro and serves as the palace of the King. Inside, frescoes represent Costenho heritage, and the Poseidon statue and gardens reflect Costenho artistic brilliance. | |
Paroxa | Tavlar, Isles of Velar | eh | 23 (57) | 2007 | Although only ever of minor importance politically, Paroxa spent six centuries as one of Velar's most important religious and theatrical locations. During this time it acquired what remains as exemplary early Velaric architecture, as well as developing its own rich literary heritage as the birthplace of one of Velar's greatest and most prolific writers, the playwright Malinos. | |
Ruins of Medieval Rosnai | Rosnai, Trellin | no | 170 (420) | 2014 | Rosnai is among the best-preserved early medieval fortresses in Trellin. Originally settled by Pelnans, it was a key Trellinese garrison town from the mid-ninth century and was an important centre of trade for the central Serëtanz before being abandoned by 1300 AD. | |
Sulthey Cathedral | Great Nortend | It's old | A few | 1999 | The Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Laurence, originally named Christ Church, is located on the Isle of Sulthey off the coast of Aceshire in Great Nortend. It was the first cathedral built and consecrated in Great Nortend, and serves as the seat of the Archbishop of Sulthey, who is the Primate of All Erbonia. | |
Tanz River Valley | Western Aquitayne | Like billions of acres | 2006 | In the first millennium BC, the Tanz river valley was populated by numerous different tribes. From the fifth century BC, many of these, especially the group later known as the Ethlorekoz, would migrate across virtually the entirety of Astyria, making it fundamental to the formation of a regional identity. |