UNESCO World Heritage

Buildings and mountains along the water of a river in the Mediterranean.
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The Ultimate 8-Day Luxury Yacht Trip from Dubrovnik to Athens
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Tall row houses and boats reflecting in the water of the Rhine river in Amsterdam.
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Sail Europe’s Most Beautiful River on This 8-Day Cruise
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A view of a bedroom and Budapest through its window in an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship.
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The Best Way to Explore Europe Is by River Cruise. Here’s Why
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Alfonso XII Monument in Parque de El Retiro, with consists of statue of a rider on a horse on a towering pedestal surrounded by decorative columns on lake Monumento in Madrid, Spain.
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The Best Way to See Madrid is on a Walking Tour
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An intact stone pyramid in the jungle in mexico
History + Culture
The Most Impressive Pyramids to Visit in Mexico
January 24, 2025 01:38 AM
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John Newton
Hundreds of carved stone stupas in a field in Bagan, Myanmar
UNESCO World Heritage
18 of the World’s Most Incredible Ancient Ruins
December 06, 2024 11:57 AM
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Pat Tompkins
View of an Asian temple framed through pillars
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How to See Angkor Wat at Its Least Crowded—and Most Beautiful
November 26, 2024 02:33 PM
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Anna Mazurek
An aerial view of the Schwerin Castle surrounded by gardens and water and a cityscape in the background
UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO Just Designated 24 New World Heritage Sites. These Are the Ones We Want to Visit
August 21, 2024 01:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
An overhead view of Egeskov Castle surrounded by a moat and manicured gardens in Denmark.
History + Culture
How to Go Off the Beaten Path in the Nordics
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10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Mix Nature and Culture
UNESCO World Heritage
12 Incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Mix Nature and Culture
June 18, 2024 12:09 PM
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Pat Tompkins
The City center, cathedral, city hall and the old main bridge across the Main river at night time in Germany, Lower Franconia, Würzburg
History + Culture
History Buff? Add These Places in Germany to Your Must-See List
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A birds-eye view of cars driving along the roads at night in Lübeck, Germany
Art + Architecture
An Architecture Lover’s Dream Tour Through Germany’s UNESCO Sites and Beyond
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A view of Marksburg Castle along the Rhine River in Germany
Family Travel
This Fun, Jam-Packed Itinerary Will Have Your Family Saying “Ja” to Germany
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The New Synagogue of Mainz
UNESCO World Heritage
At These UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany, Explore Jewish Culture Past and Present
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The entryway to the opulent grand Zwinger museum complex in Dresden, Germany
History + Culture
The Rich Heritage in This German Region Makes It a Must-Visit on Your Next Europe Holiday
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A birds-eye view of the Baltic Sea and cliffs of the Jasmund National Park on Rügen Island, Germany.
UNESCO World Heritage
Experience Germany’s Maritime Past and Eco-Friendly Future at These UNESCO Sites
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A field of yellow flowers with trees and an elegant building in the background in Muskauer Park, Germany
UNESCO World Heritage
This Innovative European Capital Is Full of UNESCO Sites to Discover
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The painted, gilded, curved ceiling, of the Wieskirche in Germany, flanked by ornate columns and sculptures.
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UNESCO Heritage Sites in Germany Where You Can Embrace the Monk’s Life
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A man in a backpack walking through a red shrine entrance in Shingu, Japan.
Hiking + Cycling
This Epic Hike in Japan Takes You Through Ancient Shrines, Onsen Towns, and Magical Forests
April 10, 2024 07:14 PM
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Miranda Smith
Cozy up with a book in one of Seattle's many literary locales, such as Left Bank Books in Pike Place Market.
UNESCO World Heritage
A Booklover’s Guide to One of The Only UNESCO Cities of Literature in the U.S.
March 12, 2024 02:03 PM
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Lora Shinn
A classic pink car drive down a Havana street with a mural of Che Guevara
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Discover Your Dream Off-the-Beaten-Path Trip
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UNESCO Cities of Literature Every Bookworm Should Visit
Books
7 UNESCO Cities of Literature Every Bookworm Should Visit
November 27, 2023 11:06 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Old City Jerusalem in a sunset haze
UNESCO World Heritage
These Are the World’s Most Endangered UNESCO Sites—and How You Can Help Save Them
November 21, 2023 02:02 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Gaya Tumuli in the Republic of Korea consists of large grass covered ancient burial mounds punctuated by trees
Trending News
UNESCO Just Named 42 New World Heritage Sites—Here’s the Full List
September 26, 2023 10:57 AM
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Bailey Berg
View of a medieval castle and a river cruise ship on the Rhine.
River Cruises
5 European UNESCO Sites You Should See by River Cruise
March 14, 2023 04:15 PM
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Mae Hamilton
The Casa Vicens in Barcelona opened to the public for the first time in 2017.
Art + Culture
7 UNESCO-Approved Stops on a Wonderful, Weird Tour of Gaudí’s Barcelona
December 14, 2022 07:16 PM
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Sherri Eisenberg
The baguette has become a sandwich and charcuterie board staple throughout the world.
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The Beloved French Baguette Now Has UNESCO World Heritage Status
December 01, 2022 06:01 PM
Take a good look at the glaciers in Yosemite—in a few decades they could well be gone.
Trending News
These UNESCO World Heritage Glaciers Are Set to Disappear by 2050
November 10, 2022 04:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
Houston's Fourth Ward is also known as Freedmen's Town, a district built by formerly enslaved Black Texans.
Art + Culture
This Houston Hidden Gem Is Home to Several UNESCO Sites
September 09, 2022 03:03 PM
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Mae Hamilton
This Epic Round-the-World Cruise Visits 48 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Ocean Cruises
This Epic Round-the-World Cruise Visits 48 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
May 25, 2022 10:07 AM
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Bailey Berg
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