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Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar
The two medieval towns of Wismar and Stralsund, located on the Baltic coast in northern Germany, were major trading centres of the Hanseatic League in the 14th and 15th centuries. In the 17th and 18th centuries, they became administrative and defence centres for Swedish territories in Germany. They contributed to the development of Brick Gothic architectural types and techniques in the Baltic region, as evidenced by several important brick cathedrals, Stralsund Town Hall and a range of houses for residential, commercial and craft purposes, representing its evolution over the centuries.
Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon
The Monastery of São Jerónimo, located at the entrance to Lisbon Harbour, was founded in 1502 and is a fine example of Portuguese art. The nearby Belém Tower was built to commemorate the expedition of Vasco da Gama, a reminder of the great voyages of discovery that laid the foundations of the modern world.