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Central University City Campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
The complex of buildings, sports facilities and open spaces that make up the Ciudad Universidad Central campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) was created between 1949 and 1952 by more than 60 architects, engineers and artists. As a result, the campus is a unique example of 20th-century modernism, integrating urban planning, architecture, engineering, landscape design and the fine arts, with reference to local traditions, especially Mexico's pre-Hispanic history. The complex embodies universal social and cultural values and is one of the most important symbols of modernity in Latin America.
Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba
The Jesuit Quarter of Córdoba is the heart of the former Jesuit Province of Paraguay and contains the core buildings of the Jesuit system: the University, the Jesuit Church and Residence, and the College. In addition to five haciendas, or agricultural estates, there are religious and secular buildings that illustrate a religious, social and economic experiment that was unique in the world for more than 150 years in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Old City of Salamanca
This ancient university city northwest of Madrid was first conquered by the Carthaginians in the 3rd century BC, then became a Roman settlement before coming under Moorish rule in the 11th century. The university is one of the oldest in Europe and reached its peak in the 18th century. Salamanca's Golden Age. The city's historic centre features important Romanesque, Gothic, Moorish, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. The main square with its galleries and arcades is particularly impressive.
University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares
Founded in the early 16th century by Cardinal Jiménez de Cisneros, Alcalá de Henares was the world's first planned university city. It was the original model for Civitas Dei (City of God), the ideal urban community brought to America by Spanish missionaries. It also set the template for universities in Europe and beyond.
Imperial College (Confucius Temple)
The Imperial College was the highest institution of learning and educational administration established by the state during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, also known as "Taixue" and "Guoxue". It was first built in the 24th year of the Yuan Dynasty (1287 AD). It was extensively renovated and expanded during the Yongle and Zhengtong periods of the Ming Dynasty. In the 48th year of the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, a group of royal buildings, "Biyong", were added, forming the current regulations. The overall building of the Imperial College faces north and south, with three courtyards, covering an area of more than 27,000 square meters. The Jixian Gate (the main gate), the Taixue Gate (the second gate), the glazed archway, the Biyong Hall, the Yilun Hall, and the Jingyi Pavilion are arranged in sequence on the central axis. Students who studied in the Imperial College in ancient times were called "jiansheng". The Imperial College not only accepted students from all ethnic groups across the country, but also received foreign students. It played an active role in cultivating talents of all ethnic groups in China and promoting cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. The main building of the Imperial College has been well preserved for more than 700 years. It is the only intact site of the highest institution of learning in ancient times. The Imperial College is famous for its long history, unique architectural style, and profound cultural connotation. The Confucius Temple covers an area of 22,000 square meters and has three courtyards. The buildings on the central axis are the First Teacher Gate, the Great Success Gate, the Great Success Hall, and the Chongsheng Temple. There are stele pavilions, kitchens, animal husbandry pavilions, and well pavilions on the east side of the front courtyard; there are stele pavilions and Zhizhai Hall on the west side, and there is a Zhijing Gate connected to the Imperial College. On both sides are 198 steles with inscriptions of Jinshi from the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, engraved with the names, native places, and rankings of 51,624 Jinshi, which are precious physical materials for studying my country's imperial examination system. Outside the Great Success Gate are the Qianlong Stone Drum and two related Qing Dynasty stone tablets. The main buildings in the central courtyard are the East and West Verandas and 13 Imperial Stele Pavilions; the Chongsheng Temple in the backyard is an independent courtyard, forming a complete ancient building complex of the Confucius Temple in Beijing.