Some places don’t just tell stories—they sing them. From ancient secrets to iconic architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Sites capture the soul of a destination. Here are 10 you must experience.

Even now it remains more difficult to get to than most other Maya sites (save for Yaxchilán ... beautiful murals depicting the life of the ancient Maya. The three-roomed Templo de las Pinturas ...

Step into a world where history meets breathtaking architecture at the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, two of India's most revered ...

which is an international observance for UNESCO World Heritage sites all around the globe." At Fort Ancient, Site Manager Bill Kennedy will lead guided tours. "This is not just a tour where ...

This stunning urban square was also listed in 1979. Some other iconic cultural World Heritage sites in the Land of Persia include the ancient Elamite complex of Tchogha Zanbil, Bam and its ...

This World Heritage Day 2025, learn about these incredible monuments around the world. World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS), is celebrated on ...

India is home to 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites—35 cultural ... The Ajanta Caves feature ancient Buddhist rock-cut temples and murals that narrate stories from the life of Buddha—offering ...

The Hiroshima Genbaku (A-Bomb) Dome is the best known of Japan’s World Heritage sites among the country ... Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, the Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryūji Temple ...

PALMYRA, Syria — This ancient city, once one of the most ... reactivating monitoring missions to inspect endangered World Heritage Sites in the country. At the National Museum of Damascus ...

In a special initiative to celebrate World Heritage Day, the Ministry of Culture has announced that no entry fee will be charged at monuments protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI ...