Thibault Magnien

Member since August 2017 \ Inactive

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My most impressive site: Angkor, Machu Picchu, Uxmal, Nara, Meteora, Mont-Saint-Michel, Gizeh, Florence, Pompei, Forbidden City, Leshan,

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    Visit nominated site: Carnac, D-Day Landing Beaches, Normandy, 1944, Francke Foundation Buildings
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About Thibault Magnien

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Reviews by Thibault Magnien

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Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France by Thibault Magnien

Routes of Santiago de Compost… (Inscribed)

Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France

I had previously seen Asquins (when I went to Vézelay), Saint Sernin and the Hospital in Toulouse, Saint Guilhem le Désert, le Pont du Diable and Saint Gilles, all in …

Ancient Nara by Thibault Magnien

Ancient Nara (Inscribed)

Ancient Nara

Nara was the first capital city of Japan, in the early 8th century, after the title was moved to Kyoto. However, the city kept its important cultural status in traditional …

Ancient Kyoto by Thibault Magnien

Ancient Kyoto (Inscribed)

Ancient Kyoto

Kyoto has been the capital of Japan for almost 1000 years and still remains the cultural center of the country.

I have spent 4 days visiting Kyoto amazing world heritage …

Horyu-ji Area by Thibault Magnien

Horyu-ji Area (Inscribed)

Horyu-ji Area

On my trip to Kyoto and Nara, I spend a half day visiting Horyu ji area. This complex and the buildings it comprises are considered as the oldest wooden building …

Amsterdam Canal Ring by Thibault Magnien

Amsterdam Canal Ring (Inscribed)

Amsterdam Canal Ring

The canal ring area of Amsterdam lays on more than 100 kilometers. With 1500 bridges linking 90 islands, the canal area is made of 5 ring canals, built at the …

Gochang, Hwasun, and Ganghwa Dolmen by Thibault Magnien

Gochang, Hwasun, and Ganghwa … (Inscribed)

Gochang, Hwasun, and Ganghwa Dolmen

The Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites are locations for hundreds of dolmens used as graves and for ritual ceremonies. Most of these megalithic structures are dating from the period …

Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple by Thibault Magnien

Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa… (Inscribed)

Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple

Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple form one of the most famous site in South Korea.

Bulguksa is a Buddhist temple completed in 774 by kings of Silla Kingdom (located in …

Hahoe and Yangdong by Thibault Magnien

Hahoe and Yangdong (Inscribed)

Hahoe and Yangdong

Yangdong and Hahoe Folk Villages are traditional and historic Korean villages mostly occupied since the Joseon Dynasty. For now, I have only visited the Yangdong village, located 16 kilometers of …

Grand Place, Brussels by Thibault Magnien

Grand Place, Brussels (Inscribed)

Grand Place, Brussels

The Grand Place of Brussels is an astonishing artwork. Considered by many, whose myself, as one of the most beautiful squares of the world, it is composed by many guild's …

Independence Hall by Thibault Magnien

Independence Hall (Inscribed)

Independence Hall

Independence Hall in Philadelphia is the place where the Declaration of Independence was signed the 4th of July 1776 by 56 men representing the 13 colonies. The building, built in …

Royal Joseon Tombs by Thibault Magnien

Royal Joseon Tombs (Inscribed)

Royal Joseon Tombs

Royal tombs of the Joseon dynasty are a group of 40 tombs located on 18 different sites. They were built between 1408 and 1966 to honor Joseon ancestors' memories. They …

Changdeokgung Palace Complex by Thibault Magnien

Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Inscribed)

Changdeokgung Palace Complex

The Changdeokgung Palace is the finest example of Korean art and architecture. The building of this palace started in 1405 and was completed in 1412. It was used by many …

Jongmyo Shrine by Thibault Magnien

Jongmyo Shrine (Inscribed)

Jongmyo Shrine

Jongmyo Shrine is a Confucian sanctuary dedicated to the Joseon dynasty dead members. It was built in 1394 by king Taejo and is then thought to be the oldest Confucian …

Thang Long by Thibault Magnien

Thang Long (Inscribed)

Thang Long

The imperial city of Thang Long is situated in the historic center of Hanoi. Thang Long was actually the historic name of Hanoi before colonialism. It is composed of two …

Chichen-Itza by Thibault Magnien

Chichen-Itza (Inscribed)

Chichen-Itza

The ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza is located in the Yucatan peninsula. The place was the major religious centre of the area. Experts explain the presence of the city …

Ayutthaya by Thibault Magnien

Ayutthaya (Inscribed)

Ayutthaya

I visited this site in February 2012. Floods occurred a few months ago and some traces are still viewable, however the authorities are working to preserve the splendor of the …

Sukhothai by Thibault Magnien

Sukhothai (Inscribed)

Sukhothai

I visited the historical park of Sukhotai in February 2012. The place is amazing. It was the capital of the Sukhotai kingdom during the 13th and 14th centuries. Being given …

Macao by Thibault Magnien

Macao (Inscribed)

Macao

I visited the ancient Portuguese colony of Macau in November 2011. The historic center is really beautiful and presents a great testimony of what was a colonial city. Enjoy the …

Mont-Saint-Michel by Thibault Magnien

Mont-Saint-Michel (Inscribed)

Mont-Saint-Michel

The Mont Saint-Michel and its bay have been the first French site to be registered as a WHS in 1979. The great abbey is the main attraction of the Mont. …

Orange by Thibault Magnien

Orange (Inscribed)

Orange

The historic site of Orange presents one of the better preserved roman theatres of the world. Not only is the tier still in place but also the stage and the …

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