Hội An and Mỹ Sơn inscribed by UNESCO
CultureThe ancient town of Hội An and the Cham sanctuary of Mỹ Sơn are inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Date
- 1999 · View on map
- Countries
- Vietnam
- Regions
- Southeast Asia
- Location
- Hội An
- Importance
- ★★★★★
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