The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement is a World Heritage Site consisting of a selection of 17 building projects in several countries by the Franco-Swiss architect Le Corbusier. These sites demonstrate how Modern Movement architecture was applied to respond to the needs of society and show the global range of a style and an architect.
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Image: Antwerp Corbusier Maison Guiette 01
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Image: Villa Savoye
A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area with legal protection by an international convention administered by the UNESCO. World Heritage Sites are designated by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other forms of significance. The sites are judged to contain "cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity".
UNESCO World Heritage plaque at Doñana National Park in Andalucía, Spain
UNESCO World Heritage plaque at Þingvellir in Iceland
UNESCO World Heritage plaque at Takht-e Soleymān in Iran
Site No. 252: Taj Mahal in India, an example of a cultural heritage site