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Mileștii Mici, a Moldovan wine producer situated in the Mileștii Mici commune, operates the State Enterprise Quality Wines Industrial Complex. Established in 1969, it functions as a storage and aging facility for premium wines. The underground galleries stretch to the borders of Chişinău, maintaining stable humidity (85–95%) and temperature (12–14 °C [54–57 °F]) year-round. Certain red wines mature here for decades, benefiting from these ideal conditions. The expansive cellars cover 200 kilometers (120 mi), with 55 kilometers (34 mi) currently in use. In August 2005, Mileștii Mici entered the Guinness World Records for having the world's largest wine collection, totaling nearly 2 million bottles. Over 70% of the stored wines are red, 20% white, and around 10% dessert wines. Some of the most prized bottles, valued at €480 each, were crafted in 1973–74 and are exclusively exported to Japan. Mileștii Mici exports its wines to several countries, including Sweden, Japan, the USA, Great Britain, the Czech Republic, Poland, Greece, Germany, Denmark, Finland, and China. The collection features wines from various years, starting with the 1969 vintage, made from grape varieties such as Pinot, Traminer, Muscat, Riesling, Dnestrovscoie, Milestscoie, Codru, Negru de Purcari, Trandafirul Moldovei, Auriu, and Cahor-Ciumai.

The Plomin Power Station (Termoelektrana Plomin in Croatian) is a coal-fired facility situated near Plomin, Croatia. By 2021, it contributed to fulfilling approximately 7.6% of Croatia's electricity requirements. This power plant comprises two boiler units: TE Plomin A, established in 1969 and decommissioned in 2018, and TE Plomin B, constructed in 2000. Both units are operated by Hrvatska elektroprivreda, with the latter previously co-owned with RWE Power AG. The contract between the two parties expired in May 2015, leading to HEP's complete ownership of the thermal power plant. Together, they produce a combined 199 megawatts, yielding a total output of 1,459.1 GWh in 2021. In 2011, there was a proposal to reconstruct the Plomin A Power Station for enhanced efficiency and safety. The new station, called Plomin C, was planned to have a capacity of 500 MW compared to the previous 125 MW, causing debates as it was perceived more as a new project than a reconstruction. Consequently, the Plomin Power Station's capacity was expected to surge from 335 MW to 710 MW. Initially, the maximum planned capacity at Plomin was 335 MW, with any increase only feasible through gas utilization instead of coal. Nonetheless, the Croatian government endorsed the project, considering it a 'rational and cost-effective' endeavor. Additionally, the Plomin Power Station boasts a chimney towering 340 meters (1,120 ft), standing as the tallest constructed structure in Croatia.

In 1888, Vila Baiulescu was constructed on Aleea Rudolf, occupying the former location of the Curelarilor Bastion, which had been part of the northern fortifications of the medieval fortress until its demolition in 1887. This remarkable building has since been designated as a historical monument. The Curelarilor Bastion, situated at the northwest corner of the Brașov fortress, boasted a distinctive horseshoe shape, measuring over 40 meters in length and spanning between 14 to 17 meters in width. Its formidable walls, standing at over 4 meters thick at the base and reaching a height of 15 meters, served as a crucial part of Brașov's fortifications. However, the bastion suffered significant damage during the 1738 earthquake, ultimately leading to its demolition in 1887. In the following year, 1888, Dr. Gheorghe Baiulescu, the first Romanian mayor of Brașov (in 1916) and later the inaugural prefect of Brașov county following the Great Union of 1918, saw the construction of his residence on the newly vacant site. Villa Baiulescu was meticulously designed and built by Peter Bartesch in the Neo-Renaissance style. The land for this splendid villa was originally acquired by Manole Diamandi, a prosperous merchant from Brașov and the president of the Brașov 'Action Committee' dedicated to aiding Romanian soldiers wounded in the war of independence. He presented it as a wedding gift to his daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Gheorghe Baiulescu. In 1930, the villa gained a new purpose as it became the home of the library of the Transylvanian Association for Romanian Literature and Culture of the Romanian People (ASTRA), named the 'Dr. Alexandru Bogdan Library.' After nationalization in 1948, it transformed into the city library, then the municipal library of Brașov, until 1969 when it relocated to the former Chamber of Commerce and Industry building nearby. Today, Vila Baiulescu serves as one of the sections of the county library, housing various facilities including the Community Information Center, the British Cultural Center, the Japanese Cultural Center, the Media Library, the English Library, and the French Library. Additionally, the Sustainable Development Agency of Brașov County (ADDJB) operates from this site.

The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist stands as the defining symbol of Comrat. Initially constructed through contributions from Comrat's residents, the cathedral served as a focal point for religious worship until 1961, when it was forcibly closed by communist authorities. On June 29, 1961, an open letter authored by the former Comrat Cathedral priest, Kirill Grishchenko, was published in the Sovetskaya Moldavia newspaper. In the letter, he declared his resignation from the Orthodox Church and abandonment of his priesthood. In 1969, driven by the town's inhabitants, the cathedral was granted the status of a 19th-century architectural monument and placed under state protection. For approximately two decades, it operated as the Comrat Museum of Local History and Local Lore. However, in 1986, a powerful earthquake struck, causing two Lenin busts within the museum, located within the cathedral's premises, to fall and shatter. This event was interpreted as a sign, prompting the return of the church to the Orthodox faith. Over time, the government's attitude towards the church shifted positively. The museum was relocated to a new facility, and the cathedral was reinstated as the spiritual hub of Comrat. Today, it stands as one of the finest ecclesiastical structures within the entire Gagauz Autonomy, representing a significant historical monument from the era of classical decline and the resurgence of compositional techniques and architectural forms reminiscent of ancient Russian architecture.

The house was built in 1863. It was owned by the merchant and prominent 1863 figure Nikola Nedkovich, a native of the town of Karlovo. The yard consists of a central residential area, a kitchen extension and a laundry with original marble tubs and a fireplace. In the southeastern part of the yard there is a small 'gossip space' which provides visual contact with what goes on in the street.The external architecture is strict and harmonious. The richly painted facade impresses with its exquisite compositions. The medallion above the third column depicts the Nedkovich's House in a central perspective - as a document of authenticity.The ground floor is consistent with the everyday life of the family. It impresses with its uniquely carved ceilings and original frescoes. The symmetrically located towards the parlor four main rooms, are furnished with the finesse inherent in their time. Among the rich collection of western European furniture there are also preserved original items of the family itself.The second floor, built later, is distinguished in style with its decoration. The house features samples of the two main carpet schools in Kotel and Chiprovtsi, as well as an authentic collection of intimate ladies' underwear.Nedkovich House is a cultural monument of national importance. It was partially restored during the period 1964-1969.

Guguță Café, a popular coffeehouse in the historical center of Chișinău, Moldova, was originally constructed between 1967 and 1969 as a restaurant called Noroc. It was later transformed into a coffeehouse in 1976. In 1979, the coffeehouse underwent a reconstruction, featuring a new metal construction and concrete arches. It was renamed Guguță Café in 1981, inspired by a beloved children's book character. However, in 2010, the land beneath the building was sold to a company affiliated with Vladimir Plahotniuc, leading to controversy. In 2018, the Court of Appeal ruled in favor of the new owners, allowing them to demolish Guguță Café and replace it with a multistory building. The planned demolition sparked a pro-democracy protest movement known as Occupy Guguță.

Western Fortress Wall is a part of a fortification system of Messambria Messemvria Nessebar, most of which is now under water. Now the preserved area of the wall is long, about 100 meters and its maximum height is up to 8 meters, and the wall is built in 'Opus Mixtum'. The main exposed wall is early Byzantine (5th-6th century). The wall follows the Thracian one (8th - 6th century BC) and antique fortress wall (4th - 3rd century BC), parts of this wall are preserved in its northwestern corner. Northern and southern edges of the wall entered the sea and used to be quay walls of two town ports. Two pentagonal towers flank the gate in front of the isthmus. Circle and semi-circle towers are symmetrically built near them. Later on the two faces of the wall are added rectangular towers. Two doors - falling down (cataract) and a door of two ales had closed down the main entrance of the town. Early Byzantine fortress walls functioned all Middle Age. The wall was seriously damaged during the different invasions. Five reconstructions had been documented in the period 7th - 14th century. After the capturing of Nessebar by Turks (1453), fortress walls lost their importance and gradually were destroyed. The main excavations and researches of preserved parts of fortress walls were made in the years 1958 until 1969 and later 1970-1981.

The Old Theater 'Anton Panov' is a distinguished cultural heritage site in the city of Strumica, Macedonia. Constructed from autumn 1948 to May 1949, the building was a collective endeavor, relying on the voluntary labor of the local community. Its construction was grand in scale, featuring a ground floor and a first floor, with the entrance situated on the northern side. In 1969, a reconstruction effort took place, led by artist Aleksandar Jankulovski and sculptor Naso Bećarov, resulting in the revitalization of the interior. The ground floor comprised an entrance foyer, a ticket office, and a staircase leading to the upper floor. The auditorium boasted 460 seats, accompanied by two side boxes. Adjacent to the stage, there were workshops, dressing rooms, and other auxiliary spaces. The interior showcased an ornate display of mosaics and intricate copper embellishments. Following a devastating fire, the building was reduced to ruins. However, in 2012, an ambitious project commenced to meticulously restore the structure to its original form.

St. Nicholas' Church (Albanian: Kisha e Shën Kollit) is a church in Shelcan, Elbasan County, Albania. Its interior is completely covered with frescoes by Onufri. It became a Cultural Monument of Albania in 1948. This church is known for the frescoes of the great Albanian painter of the 16th century, Onufri. The church is single-story, with a late porch on the south and west sides. The nave is entered from the west and south sides. The church is of irregular stone slabs, and covered with a hipped roof without a ceiling, restoration of 1969. Regarding the dating, starting from the construction technique with two and three rows of horizontal bricks, it is thought that you should meet them the end of the XVI century.

Kim Il-sung Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Pyongyang. The stadium is used primarily for association football matches. Kim Il-sung Stadium was originally named the Girimri Stadium (기림리공설운동장) in 1926. Most of the stadium was destroyed during the 1950-1953 Korean War, mostly by U.S. aerial bombing of the capital city during those years. Rebuilt in 1969, it was then called Moranbong Stadium, but in April 1982 it was renovated and renamed in honour of Kim Il-sung. It is used mainly for football matches, and until the 1990s hosted the mass games (now held in Rungnado May Day Stadium). Today, the Kim Il-sung stadium is used as the home ground for the North Korea national football team, the North Korea women's national football team and the Pyongyang City Sports Club and Kigwancha Sports Club. The start and finish of the annual Pyongyang Marathon occurs at Kim Il-sung Stadium.

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