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Contributions to UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre—made by individuals like you—are used for projects implemented by experts to protect World Heritage sites around the world. It is available in English, ...
1,223 sites are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Natural sites, cultural assets or mixed areas, these wonders of humanity are also great travel destinations. Let's discover these sometimes ...
There are 1,223 UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the globe, from the Great Pyramids of Giza to Easter Island to Independence Hall in Philadelphia. These landmarks have cultural, historical or ...
The Cabo da Roca cliffs there reach 100 meters (328.084 feet), providing magnificent views. Here’s the full list of hidden gem UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe: ...
The Qhapaq Ñan: Andean Road System The Qhapaq Ñan: Andean Road System, spanning across Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, was also designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in ...
Locations deemed World Heritage sites are of "outstanding universal value to humanity" and should be "protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy," according to Unesco. The ...
The Pilgrimage Church of Wies (German: Wieskirche) is a rococo church near Steingaden and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here's why the visit is worthwhile. Ceiling fresco of the Wieskirche by ...
learning from experts missions to support UNESCO-designated sites The World Heritage emblem represents the interdependence of the world’s natural and cultural diversity. It is used to identify ...