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World heritage | Historic places
Time Stands Still in the Medieval Trade Town: Provins, Town of Medieval Fairs
Language: English
The fortified medieval town of Provins is situated in the former territory of the powerful Counts of Champagne. It bears witness to early developments in the organization of international trading fairs and the wool industry. The urban structure of Provins, which was built specifically to host the fairs and related activities, has been well preserved.
on this subject:
WHC documentation about this site
Place/region:
Provins,
France,
Europe
Series: NHK World Heritage 100
Type: Documentary
Duration:
Production and personalities:
Publisher: NHK, Japan Broadcasting Corporation; UNESCO TV
Coproducer/sponsor: UNESCO WHC
Published in:
Rights: NHK; UNESCO TV
Series: NHK World Heritage 100
Type: Documentary
Duration:
Production and personalities:
Publisher: NHK, Japan Broadcasting Corporation; UNESCO TV
Coproducer/sponsor: UNESCO WHC
Published in:
Rights: NHK; UNESCO TV
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