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Luang Prabang

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Wonder Type: Cultural
Country: Laos
Description:
Luang Prabang is an outstanding example of the fusion of traditional architecture and Lao urban structures with those built by the European colonial authorities in the 19th and 20th centuries. Its unique, remarkably well-preserved townscape illustrates a key stage in the blending of these two distinct cultural traditions. [More Details]
This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Luang Prabang", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.