During the 17th century, the town was ruled by several families, of which the Arese family left a number of outstanding monuments.

But the potential for serious damage today is too great, both to the landscape and in the case of the Wall, to an outstanding national monument.

It was claimed to be one of the world's most outstanding monuments at the time.

With the rise of Buddhism outstanding architectural monuments were again developed, which have lasted into the present.

Archeologists consider the hillfort as an outstanding historical monument which is worth of protection.

It is now home to a charming mixture of people and outstanding monuments, some of which are still in use, such as the Greek Theatre.

A massive dome, beautiful pillars and the huge gallery make it an outstanding monument.

A real development came with the arrival of the Romans, who left behind some of their most outstanding monuments in Hispania.

There's surprisingly little to do in Cannes itself - no vital gallery, outstanding historical monument or particularly vibrant memories of great former residents.

An outstanding monument of monumental art, "an ideal and a symbol of Soviet-era".