Today, there are more than 1,000 sites throughout the world that are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites, and 22 of them are located within the United States. These wonders range from iconic ...

The United States has many World Heritage Sites, including national parks, historic sites, and other landmarks ...

and safeguarding these sites concerns every one of us. As we celebrate together the achievements of the past 50 years of heritage preservation, we also chart the next 50 years. I look forward to doing ...

There are more than 100 UNESCO world heritage sites in sub-Saharan Africa. Here is a list of eight must-visit world heritage sites across the continent. Robben Island, a well-known United Nations ...

I shared the story of Derzhprom—a building that became a symbol of engineering prowess, bold design, and utopian belief in ...

The Black Country and the Ironbridge Gorge are being promoted on a new map of Unesco sites. It includes 29 World Heritage Sites, 13 Creative Cities, nine Global Geoparks and seven Biosphere Reserves.

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 ...

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Among India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, several stand out for their historical and architectural grandeur. The Taj Mahal in Agra, for instance, is recognized for its architectural beauty and is ...

January 2017 - For many hardened travellers, UNESCO World Heritage Sites provide the ultimate bucket list for experiencing ... How the stones were quarried, transported, and constructed also tell us a ...

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 ...