Ten Wonders

The Novodevichy Convent, in south-western Moscow, built in the 16th and 17th century style called Moscow Baroque, was part of a monastic complex which were included in the defense of the city. The monastery has been directly linked to the political, cultural and religious diversity of Russia, and closely linked to the Kremlin. It was used by women of the  family and the aristocracy. The family of the Tsar and his entourage were also buried in the cemetery. The monastery is an example of the most important accomplishments of Russian architecture with rich interiors and an important collection of paintings and objects.

Criterion (i): The Novodevichy Convent is the most striking example of the so-called Moscow Baroque  which became a fashionable style in the Moscow region. In addition to its beautiful architecture and decorative details, the site is characterized by values of city planning:.

Criterion (ii) The Novodevichy Convent is an outstanding example of an exceptionally well preserved monastic complex, including representatives of architecture "Moscow Baroque  style of the 17th century.

Criterion (iii) The Novodevichy Convent integrates all of the World Cultural and existing political site of the Moscow Kremlin. She is closely related to Russian Orthodoxy and Russian history, especially in the ages 16 and 17.

Located on the island of Tenerife, Teide National Park features the Teide-Pico Viejo, 3718 m, is the highest point on Spanish soil. The increase of 7,500 m above sea bottom, is considered the third highest volcanic structure in the world and is located in a spectacular setting. The visual impact of the site is even greater due to atmospheric conditions that create textures and tones in the landscape and sea of cloud that forms a stunning backdrop of mountains. Teide is of global importance in providing evidence geological processes that underpin the evolution of oceanic islands.

Teide National Park, dominated by the 3,781 m Teide-Pico Viejo stratovolcano, represents the rich and diverse assemblage of volcanic features and spectacular scenery concentrated. Criterion (vii): Mount Teide is a striking volcanic landscape dominated by rugged escarpment Las Cañadas and central volcano that makes the structure of Tenerife third highest volcano in the world. This landscape is a series of superlative views that reveal the different phases of remodeling and volcanic complex and highlight its unique geodiversity. The visual effect of atmospheric conditions that create stress continually shapes and colors of the landscape and the cloud sea, which forms a visually impressive mountain scenery.

Criterion (viii): Teide National Park is an unusual example of a relatively old volcanic system slow, geologically complex and mature. It is of global importance in providing evidence of different geological processes that underlie the development of oceanic islands, and these values complement the existing volcanic properties on the World Heritage List, as Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. It offers a diverse and accessible assemblage of volcanic features and landscapes in a relatively limited area. The region is a major international research center with a long history of influence on geology and geomorphology, especially through the work of von Humboldt, von Buch and Lyell which has made Mount Teide a significant site in the history of volcanology.

The property is well managed and financed, with a management plan in place for six years to be renovated in 2008. The property is the same legal protection as other national parks in Spain and is surrounded by a buffer zone. Key management issues include tourism management, the potential impact of climate change, and effective coordination of management responsibilities between the national and regional levels.

A large concentration of pre Pueblo Indian dwellings built in 6-12, found in Mesa Verde plateau in south-west Colorado at an altitude above 2,600 m. Some of the 4400 sites were recorded in villages built on Mesa. In addition, the use of cave dwellings, built of stone and comprising more than 100 rooms.The landscape of Mesa Verde in south-western United States is considered the type site of Ancestral Pueblo prehistory, which lasted about 900 years of c 450-1300, on this plateau in southwest Colorado at an altitude of over 2600 meters (8,500 feet). There is a large concentration of spectacular homes of the Pueblo Indians. Some houses on the cliffs 600 were identified in the Mesa Verde National Park, famous as the various plants, such as Cliff Palace, Balcony House and Square Tower House, built in sandstone and mud mortar, and 4100 other archaeological sites have been discovered. The new discoveries are made regularly.

Criterion (iii) The exceptional archaeological sites of Mesa Verde landscape give eloquent testimony to the ancient cultural tradition of Indian tribes. They represent a graphic link between the lifestyles of peoples past and present Pueblo Southwest of America.