Here are the top 20 countries with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Get inspired to visit these must-see locations!
As of January 2023 there were a total of 1,157 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, including 218 that were recognized specifically for their Natural Heritage. Trying to narrow that overwhelming array of options down to a list of the 20 Top UNESCO World Heritage Sites would be impossible...
Unveiling the Marvels: Top UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Asia that Showcase Rich Cultural Heritage When you visit any Asian country, you’ll be amazed by all the stunning temples, historic cities, landmarks and natural landscapes that have been designated as Unesco World Heritage sites that are...
As of March 2018, UNESCO has named 1,073 World Heritage Sites, in locations from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. From this multitude of outstanding natural and cultural locations,Business Destinationshas chosen its top five. Wulingyuan, China There is a reason thisremote area of China’sHunan province at...
We have chosen representatives of most categories of the UNESCO list – the wonders of history, architecture, culture and nature. Of the original wonders, the only one that still exists is the Great Pyramid of Giza. Still, there are plenty more now, with proposals still coming in every year...
EVERY WORLD HERITAGE SITE IN ONE HOLIDAY - 962 UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE sites - VeryFirstTo.com. Exceptionally well-preserved snack bar unearthed in Pompeii - "The frescoed thermopolium, a Roman-era fast-food stall, is the first to be fully excavated." Experience The Met, Anywhere - 5,000 ye...
The Longmen Grottoes are home to more than 2,300 caves, over 60 towers (塔) and about 110,000 statues. In 2000, UNESCO listed the Longmen Grottoes as a UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Site. The Erlitou site 二里头遗址 The Erlitou site, in Henan pro...
The Forbidden City became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Admission:60 yuan (US$9.46)/person (summer); 40 yuan (US$6.31)/person (winter) Top 2: Tian'anmen Square(天安门广场) Tian'anmen Square measures 500 meters (0.31 miles) from east to west and 880 meters (0.55 miles) from ...
tress, clouds, winter snowscapes and oddly shaped rocks are the main attractions to experience at yellow mountains. It is one of the best place to watch sunset and sunrise, also much popular hiking place in the country. Yellow mountains are also listed within UNESCO’s world heritage sites....
Here you can see the least famous yet fantastic local World Heritage Sites, along with a brief description about why they’re so wonderful. Budapest is not covered here although it has UNESCO World Heritage status and several special sites - including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle...