This section describes the List of World Heritage in Danger and gives examples of sites that are inscribed on the List. Armed conflict and war, earthquakes and other natural disasters, pollution, ...

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.

For an idyllic, less-frequented Mediterranean escape, a picturesque city in Slovenia offers stunning coastal views with ...

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 ...

UNESCO is a non-profit intergovernmental organization. Contributions to UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre—made by individuals like you—are used for projects implemented by experts to protect World ...

A subterranean maze for fierce gladiators and wild animals. These are just a few of the global destinations given World Heritage status by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural ...

Getty Images| The ancient temples spread across Angkor Archaeological Park constitute one of Southeast Asia's most significant archaeological sites. This UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases the ...

The Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative, perhaps the world’s most significant ongoing collaboration to preserve irreplaceable artifacts, artworks, sites and heritage, really got its start ...

The granting of World Heritage status in 2019 has made its trail – which every year sees thousands of visitors on their way to the area’s archaeological sites such as Machu Picchu in Peru – eligible ...

What makes the concept of World Heritage exceptional is its universal application. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located.