From ancient ruins and historic cities to deserts, forests, mountains, and more, UNESCO World Heritage Sites are truly ...

Established in 1945, UNESCO was created to promote the preservation of natural and cultural sites that have had a significant impact on the formation of society. Today, there are more than 1,000 ...

We’ve compiled a list of what we believe to be the top-10 UNESCO heritage sites up and down the 50 states, let’s see if you agree. Yosemite National Park is a true wonder of the world. Towering ...

Italy has the most UNESCO World Heritage sites of any country, with 59, followed by China (57), Germany (52), France (52), ...

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Making UNESCO's World Heritage List means protection and prestige for some of the world's most famous sites—and some of the not-so-famous. See how much you know about these special places.

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 ...

Trident 2 building types in Heng On Estate, Hong Kong. Image © WING via Wikipedia under license CC BY-SA 4.0 While these modern homes remain influential in ...

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 ...

Today’s decision mandates that Mexico and the United States collaborate in a transboundary ... Recognizing its exceptional biodiversity, UNESCO designated the El Pinacate Reserve as a World Heritage ...