Among the newly designated sites, the Mount Changbaishan Geopark in northeast China's Jilin Province covers an area of over 2,700 square kilometers. It hosts dramatic landforms and diverse rock types that document significant multiphase volcanic eruptions. In 2023 alone, the Mount Changbaishan scenic...
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...
African heritage sites are under threat from rising seas, but there's still time to save them - "On the shores of North Africa, ancient cities have stood for millennia. The columns of Carthage, in modern-day Tunisia, are a reminder of the once bustling Phoenician and Roman port, and alon...
Ancestral Puebloans (aka Anasazi) built these fascinating cliff dwellings in the late 12th and 13th centuries. Additionally, many prehistoric villages and archaeological sites found on mesa tops provide a link to North America's prehistoric past. [Guided tours] are available for park visitors....
Angkor Wat’s sheer size and spiritual significance make it one of the most unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. 3. Machu Picchu, Peru Fortified atop the Andes Mountains,Machu Picchuis one of the most iconic structures inSouth America. This archaeological site is steeped in history...
have lived in the area for thousands of years, making it one of the earliest known sites of human habitation in northeastern North America. Passed down through the ages, their stories explain many geosites and the communities of Cliffs of Fundy are committed to preserving them for future genera...
The Statue of Liberty is one of the few cultural World Heritage sites in North America that is from the post-colonial era. There is a smaller replica of the statue inParis, which is also on a World Heritage site. Overview The Statue of Liberty is not only the most iconic landmarks in...
The Historic District of Old Quebec is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites inCanada. It is considered a world heritage treasure. Every corner of this historic district is teeming with history. Hence, it is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in Canada, particularly in the pro...
Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd Durham Castle and Cathedral Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast Ironbridge Gorge St Kilda Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey Blenheim Palace City of Bath Frontiers of the Roman Empire We...
Discover San Antonio's UNESCO recognized world heritage sites, featuring historic missions and a vibrant food scene.