states: [uk]
category: cultural
year: 2006
location: Cornwall and Devon Counties
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 50.1361111111, -5.3836111111
This UNESCO World Heritage site in the UK is renowned for its historical significance and natural beauty. It features a dramatic landscape shaped by centuries of industrial mining, with remnants of engine houses, chimneys, and mineral-rich cliffs that highlight its pioneering role in the Industrial Revolution. The site also includes a world-class botanical garden, showcasing an extensive collection of plants from across the globe within iconic glasshouses. Together, these elements reflect a unique blend of cultural heritage and ecological diversity, recognized for their outstanding universal value.
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