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Blenheim Palace

Cultural World Heritage property in United Kingdom, inscribed in 1987 under criteria (ii), (iv).

Blenheim Palace, United Kingdom
Photo: Jvhertum · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
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State Party
United Kingdom
Year of inscription
1987
Criteria
iiiv
Location
Blenheim, Woodstock
What it is
historic house museum, English country house
Founded or built
1705
Elevation
95 m
Official website
blenheimpalace.com
Reference
WHC 425 · Wikidata Q208181

Why it is on the List

(ii)Shows a major exchange of ideas — in architecture, technology, art, town planning or landscape design — over time or across a cultural area.(iv)An outstanding example of a building type, ensemble or landscape that illustrates a significant stage in human history.
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