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Poblet Monastery
This Cistercian monastery in Catalonia is one of the largest in Spain. The centerpiece of the monastery is a 12th-century church. This stately and majestic monastery houses a fortified royal residence that houses the impressive Pantheon of the Kings of Catalonia and Aragon.
Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces
The Lavaux vineyard terraces stretch for about 30 kilometres, running southwards along the northern shore of Lake Geneva, from the Château de Chillon to the eastern outskirts of Lausanne in canton Vaud, covering the lower slopes between the village and the lake. While there is evidence of vine cultivation in the area during Roman times, the current vineyard terraces date back to the 11th century, when Benedictine and Cistercian monasteries controlled the area. It is an outstanding example of centuries-old interaction between humans and the environment, aimed at optimising local resources and producing high-value wines that have always been vital to the economy.
Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay
This modest Burgundian monastery was founded by Saint Bernard in 1119. With its church, cloisters, refectory, dormitories, bakery and ironworks, it epitomizes the ideal of self-sufficiency practised by the earliest order of Cistercian monks.
Monastery of Alcobaça
The Monastery of Santa María de Alcobaça, located in the north of Lisbon, was built in the 12th century by King Afonso I. The monastery's large size, authentic architecture, fine materials and meticulous construction make it a masterpiece of Cistercian Gothic art.
Maulbronn Monastery Complex
Founded in 1147, the Cistercian Abbey of Maulbronn is considered the most complete and best-preserved medieval monastic complex north of the Alps. The main buildings of the abbey were built between the 12th and 16th centuries and are surrounded by defensive walls. The abbey's church is mainly in the Transitional Gothic style and had a major influence on the spread of Gothic architecture throughout much of Northern and Central Europe. Maulbronn's water management system with its complex network of drainage systems, irrigation canals and reservoirs is very remarkable.
Mines of Rammelsberg, Historic Town of Goslar and Upper Harz Water Management System
The Upper Harz Mining Water Management System, located in the mining area of Rammelsberg and south of the town of Goslar, has been developed over a period of about 800 years to aid the mining of non-ferrous metals. Its construction was initially carried out by Cistercian monks in the Middle Ages and then developed on a large scale from the late 16th century to the 19th century. It consists of an extremely complex but perfectly coherent system of artificial ponds, small waterways, tunnels and underground drains. It enabled the development of hydroelectric power for use in mining and metallurgical processes. It is a major site of mining innovation in the Western world.