UNESCO World Heritage

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
Family Travel
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
Upward angle of an ancient Mexican pyramid in the daytime
History + Culture
Who Built Mexico’s Pyramids? Visit These 10 to Learn About Their Origins.
September 29, 2023 10:56 AM
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John Newton
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
15 Incredible Ancient Ruins Around the World to Visit
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17 of the World’s Most Incredible Ancient Ruins
August 25, 2023 05:46 PM
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Pat Tompkins
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.
Trending News
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
Traveling Smarter: UNESCO Asks the Hotel Industry to Step Up
Hotels
Traveling Smarter: UNESCO Asks the Hotel Industry to Step Up
March 29, 2022 01:55 PM
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Pat Tompkins
What an “Alternative” Tour of Europe’s Great Cities Is Like
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What an “Alternative” Tour of Europe’s Great Cities Is Like
February 15, 2022 02:18 PM
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Simone Lai
UNESCO Lists Viking-Era Wooden Sailboats on Heritage List
UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO Lists Viking-Era Wooden Sailboats on Heritage List
January 24, 2022 03:47 PM
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James Brooks
Exploring Lesser-Known England by Rail
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Exploring Lesser-Known England by Rail
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Hungary’s “Last” Roma Fortune-Teller Preserves Traditions
UNESCO World Heritage
Hungary’s “Last” Roma Fortune-Teller Preserves Traditions
October 21, 2021 02:07 PM
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Justin Spike
UNESCO Adds 33 New Sites to Its 2021 World Heritage List
UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO Adds 33 New Sites to Its 2021 World Heritage List
July 30, 2021 03:04 PM
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Pat Tompkins
10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Mix Nature and Culture
UNESCO World Heritage
10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Mix Nature and Culture
July 26, 2021 06:00 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Venice No Longer Risks Losing UNESCO Status
UNESCO World Heritage
Venice No Longer Risks Losing UNESCO Status
July 26, 2021 02:50 PM
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Colleen Barry
UNESCO Strips Liverpool of Its World Heritage Status
UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO Strips Liverpool of Its World Heritage Status
July 21, 2021 04:42 PM
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Jill Lawless
Venice in Danger of Losing UNESCO Status
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Venice in Danger of Losing UNESCO Status
June 28, 2021 12:55 PM
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Colleen Barry
Alice in (a Saudi) Wonderland
UNESCO World Heritage
Alice in (a Saudi) Wonderland
March 11, 2021 05:25 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
UNESCO Adds Singapore’s Hawker Culture to Its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Food + Drink
UNESCO Adds Singapore’s Hawker Culture to Its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
December 22, 2020 04:33 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How to Book a Dive to See the “Titanic” Shipwreck
UNESCO World Heritage
How to Book a Dive to See the “Titanic” Shipwreck
November 12, 2020 04:07 PM
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Michelle Baran
9 Ways to Celebrate UNESCO World Book Day
Books
9 Ways to Celebrate UNESCO World Book Day
April 22, 2020 03:25 PM
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Sara Button
13 National Parks That Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites
National Parks
13 National Parks That Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites
April 20, 2020 04:30 PM
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Pat Tompkins
How Sicily’s Last UNESCO-Recognized Puppeteers Are Fighting to Save Their Tradition
History + Culture
How Sicily’s Last UNESCO-Recognized Puppeteers Are Fighting to Save Their Tradition
April 13, 2020 01:15 PM
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Jessica Vincent
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