Rob Wilson

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My most impressive site: The Pyramids

My proposal for a new site: Jebel Shams and Wadi Nakhur, Oman

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About Rob Wilson

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Reviews by Rob Wilson

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Tarraco by Els Slots

Tarraco (Inscribed)

Tarraco

I wouldn't call Tarragona one of the most significant WHS, but is a lovely place to visit. The sites are all in good condition, although the ampitheatre needs some rather …

Works of Antoni Gaudí by Els Slots

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Works of Antoni Gaudí

The works of Gaudi are fascinating and are an excellent feature of the wonderful city of Barcelona. I'm not a massive Modernista fan myself, but I can recognise that these …

Kraków by Els Slots

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Kraków

There is no doubt that Krakow is lovely, but it does need some restoration. Many of the buildings are in a poor state of repair, and need more than a …

Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines by Els Slots

Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal S… (Inscribed)

Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines

The Blessed Kinga chapel is a masterpiece and well worthy of its place on the UNESCO list, but, and it is a big but, the whole site is being turned …

Auschwitz Birkenau by Els Slots

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Auschwitz Birkenau

I full agreement with the others here, that this isn't a place to be treated lightly.

One does get the feeling from some of the displays that the Final Solution …

Spissky Hrad and Levoca by Els Slots

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Spissky Hrad and Levoca

This castle joins my list of what I consider the very finest of the WHSs. It is right up there with the Taj Mahal.

A truly stunning ruin that is …

Budapest by Solivagant

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Budapest

Budapest is a very grand city, and is definately worth a visit.

You need patience because the transport system can be frustrating at times, but it will pay dividends. A …

Pannonhalma by Clyde

Pannonhalma (Inscribed)

Pannonhalma

The monastery is beautiful! It stands proudly on a hill above the village and dominates the whole vista.

It is a long daytrip from Budapest and for the WHS enthusiast …

Imperial Tombs by Jarek Pokrzywnicki

Imperial Tombs (Inscribed)

Imperial Tombs

The Ming Tomb in Nanjing, which is part of this site, is interesting but unspectacular.

The burial mound itself has not been excavated and is only of passing interesting.

Since …

Mount Emei, including Leshan Giant Buddha by Els Slots

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Mount Emei, including Leshan Giant Buddha

I visited the Daifo Buddha this summer during a month long trip to China. It is, without a shadow of doubt, an awesome sight. The Buddha looms out of the …

Taj Mahal by Rob Wilson

Taj Mahal (Inscribed)

Taj Mahal

Kipling said it was the 'Gateway through which all dreams must pass'.

Tagore said that is was 'A tear on the face of Eternity'.

Those descriptions sum this wonderful place …

Kutna Hora by Rob Wilson

Kutna Hora (Inscribed)

Kutna Hora

Kutna Hora is a charming place. The Cathedral of St Barbara is as wonderful as the Sedlec Ossuary is macabre and unique. There are some beautiful buidlings, not least the …

Cesky Krumlov by Rob Wilson

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Cesky Krumlov

Cesky Krumlov is like something out of a fairy tale. You can almost imagine knights riding down the streets and princesses waiting to be rescued from the castle! I recently …

Fraser Island by Carlo Sarion

Fraser Island (Inscribed)

Fraser Island

A truly glorious place. This must be one of the most unique spots on the entire planet. I loved the time I spent there and desparately hope to visit again.

Tasmanian Wilderness by Els Slots

Tasmanian Wilderness (Inscribed)

Tasmanian Wilderness

Gorgeous! This must be one of the most beautiful places on the entire planet. The Tasmanians should be very proud of their state. The Overland Track between Cradle Mountain and …

Itsukushima Shrine by Clyde

Itsukushima Shrine (Inscribed)

Itsukushima Shrine

The weather was so bad I could hardly see in anything! It was low tide and the Torii was mud-bound as well!

The shrine itself is quite austere, but is …

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Horyu-ji Area (Inscribed)

Horyu-ji Area

I really enjoyed my visit to Horyu-Ji. It is one of the few temples in Japan that justifies its entrance fee - Y1000. The complex itself is quite impressive. The …

Kakadu National Park by Els Slots

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Kakadu National Park

I only spent a few days in Kakadu, but I wish I could have spent a month. This is a truly beautiful place, that should be a must for all …

Genbaku Dome by Squiffy

Genbaku Dome (Inscribed)

Genbaku Dome

Hiroshima is one of the most evocative places I have ever visited. The hardest thing with Hiroshima is separating right and wrong. At times, the museum glosses over Japan crimes …

Tower of London by Argo

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Tower of London

Despite the high cost of entry (London is the world's 2nd most expensive city), the Tower of London is an excellent experience. It will take you at least half a …

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