Juha Sjoeblom

Member since May 2012

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I have been interested in world heritage from year 2008 and I have visited sites since then whenever possible. I usually travel 3-5 times a year. My main areas of interest are Northern Africa, Middle East, Balkans, Caucasus and Central Asia.

I'm an independent traveller and when travelling, I want to use public transport as much as possible. Since the sites are not always easy to reach, I’m curious how other travellers have got to them.

I’ll write reviews when I supposedly have some fresh point of view or when the site has only very few reviews. I also tell my overall feelings about the site and how I have travelled to it.

My most impressive site: Medina of Fez, Lalibela

Recent Visits
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    Sept. 16, 2024
    Çatalhöyük, Gordion, Safranbolu, Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia
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    Jan. 1, 2024
    Visit nominated site: Aalto Works, Central Park
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    Jan. 1, 2020
    Trakai Historical National Park

About Juha Sjoeblom

Member since
May 2012
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#281
WHS
192
Tentative Sites
38
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Reviews
28
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Reviews by Juha Sjoeblom

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Residence of Bukovinian & Dalmatian Metropolitans by Juha Sjoeblom

Residence of Bukovinian & Dal… (Inscribed)

Residence of Bukovinian & Dalmatian Metropolitans

Site visited July 2013. I stopped by Chernivtsi for two days on my way from Lviv to Moldova. I didn't know what to expect about this off the beaten track …

Stari Ras and Sopocani by Juha Sjoeblom

Stari Ras and Sopocani (Inscribed)

Stari Ras and Sopocani

Site visited July 2016. Stari Ras and Sopoćani is generally least known and visited among the six Yugoslavian sites which were inscribed in 1979. Although the name makes you think …

Djémila by Juha Sjoeblom

Djémila (Inscribed)

Djémila

Site visited December 2013. The Arabic name of the ancient Roman city of Cuicul is Djémila which means ”beautiful”. The site really matches its newer name because it is probably …

The historical surroundings of Crimean Khans' capi by Juha Sjoeblom

The historical surroundings o… (On tentative list)

The historical surroundings of Crimean Khans' capi

I visited this site during my tour of Ukraine on July 2013. The former capital of Crimean Khanate with its diverse cultural sites and great sceneries made a good impression …

Timgad by Juha Sjoeblom

Timgad (Inscribed)

Timgad

Site visited December 2013. Timgad is the largest and arguably the best of the Roman archaeological sites of Algeria. I think it is also one of top three Roman sites …

Pasargadae by Juha Sjoeblom

Pasargadae (Inscribed)

Pasargadae

Site visited December 2015. Although this first capital of Achaemenid Empire may feel dull and empty compared to Persepolis, it is still an interesting place to visit.

Getting to …

Nasqsh-e Rostam and Naqsh-e Rajab by Juha Sjoeblom

Nasqsh-e Rostam and Naqsh-e R… (On tentative list)

Nasqsh-e Rostam and Naqsh-e Rajab

Site visited December 2015. This compact site is easy to dismiss only as a usual side trip from nearby Persepolis. The monumental necropolis of Persian kings with numerous rock reliefs …

Monastery of St. Amenaprkich by Juha Sjoeblom

Monastery of St. Amenaprkich (On tentative list)

Monastery of St. Amenaprkich

Site visited January 2016. Armenian monastery of St. Amenaprkich or ’Vank Cathedral’ is the latest architectural sight of Isfahan added to the tentative list and yet again an Armenian heritage …

Pergamon by Juha Sjoeblom

Pergamon (Inscribed)

Pergamon

To be such a late inscription Pergamon is an impressive, diverse and large site. And hordes of tourists haven’t yet discovered it which makes it enjoyable site to visit. Compared …

Qadisha Valley by Juha Sjoeblom

Qadisha Valley (Inscribed)

Qadisha Valley

Site visited March 2019. Qadisha Valley was the site that I looked forward the most in Lebanon after Baalbek. And it didn’t disappoint my expectations. During my hike I visited …

Qhapaq Ñan by Juha Sjoeblom

Qhapaq Ñan (Inscribed)

Qhapaq Ñan

Site visited April 2018. I visited five inscribed sites of the Peruvian section of the Andean road network.

This WHS all about roads and archaeological sites associated with them. …

Caral-Supe  by Juha Sjoeblom

Caral-Supe (Inscribed)

Caral-Supe

Site visited April 2018. For me getting to the World Heritage Site of Caral turned out to be agony and race against time but in the end it won over …

Chavin by Juha Sjoeblom

Chavin (Inscribed)

Chavin

Site visited April 2018. After some more touristy sites in Peru, visiting Chavín was a pure pleasure: no crowds, souvenir sellers, touts and high entrance fees – just greenery, fresh …

Rjukan / Notodden by Juha Sjoeblom

Rjukan / Notodden (Inscribed)

Rjukan / Notodden

Site visited April 2017. Rjukan – Notodden industrial heritage site is located in the beautiful Norwegian landscape. Sometimes I found the landscapes more interesting than the industrial values. This site …

Grand Canal by Juha Sjoeblom

Grand Canal (Inscribed)

Grand Canal

Site visited April 2017. I visited four inscribed sites of this WHS, three granaries and one proper stretch of the actual canal.

At first, when I planned my trip to …

Wudang Mountains by Juha Sjoeblom

Wudang Mountains (Inscribed)

Wudang Mountains

Site visited April 2017. Wudang Mountains was one of the biggest highlights of my first trip to China which covered eight World Heritage Sites. This site offered vast area of …

Dengfeng by Juha Sjoeblom

Dengfeng (Inscribed)

Dengfeng

Site visited April 2017. The historic monuments of the city of Dengfeng was a pleasant experience. There were absolutely the smallest amount of visitors among the sites that I have …

Sheki by Juha Sjoeblom

Sheki (Inscribed)

Sheki

Site visited October 2014. While the majority of tourists in Azerbaijan may not go outside the area of Baku, Sheki is an excellent reason to go there. It is a …

Masjed-e Jâme' by Juha Sjoeblom

Masjed-e Jâme' (Inscribed)

Masjed-e Jâme'

Site visited January 2016. The great city of Isfahan is full of marvellous sights. Imam Square and the famous bridges are usually in the center of attention. Congregational mosque Masjed-e …

Simien National Park by Juha Sjoeblom

Simien National Park (Inscribed)

Simien National Park

Site visited April 2015. Although I could see only a fraction of this spectacular national park it was still a memorable visit. It is without a doubt one of the …

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