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Celebrate World Heritage Day

Join the April 18th celebration by virtually exploring sites on the World Heritage List

12 Must-see World Heritage Sites

Discover 12 stunning locations to add to your travel bucket list

"World Heritage Sites are selected by UNESCO to be of outstanding universal value, meeting at least 1 out of 10 selection criteria of cultural and natural significance."UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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Discover the diversity and uniqueness of UNESCO sites

Cities

Hot spots of heritage

Holy Sites

Temples, shrines, and places of worship

Nature

Natural phenomena to take your breath away

History

Bricks that tell a story

Cities for your bucket list

From mud brick houses to castles perched on high

Explore the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh

Discover a thriving capital city with medieval foundations

Fly Through Edinburgh Castle in 3D

The jewel in Edinburgh's crown

The History of Edinburgh's Old and New Towns

How the Scottish capital became what it is today

Take a Trip to the Azores

The historic centre of Angra is an architectural jewel

Regensburg Old Town: A Fully Preserved Medieval Town

An extraordinary example of how towns looked during the Holy Roman Empire

United States of America

A Pueblo Where People Have Lived Since 1000 CE

Taos Pueblo is the largest multi-storied adobe pueblo in the United States

"World Heritage Day is a global moment to promote the diversity of cultural heritage, their vulnerability, and the efforts required for their conservation."UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Enjoy la dolce vita in Italy

Stop in Rome, Pienza, Pisa, Venice...

13 Iconic Heritage Sites in Rome

Explore the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and more

How Pienza Became The First "Ideal City"

How Pienza city centre started a urban approach now used in modern cities

Explore the Islands of Venice

Daily life, religion, nature and how the Lagoon is protected

The Perfect Acoustics of Piazza di Spagna

The birthplace of the modern music performance

The Romantic Fountains of Rome

From the great aqueducts to the “mostre” of the capital

How a Few Famous Families Shaped Siena

A journey through the Palazzi of the most powerful families in Siena's history

The Saints of Siena

Discover Siena's saints, patrons and spiritual routes

Flavours of Siena

A culinary itinerary through the streets of Siena

Sail Like a Venetian

Learn about one of Venice's most famous traditions

San Marco and San Todaro's Columns

What's the story behind these two pillars overlooking Venice's lagoon?

Discover the sites for yourself

Explore Italian UNESCO sites in Street View

ExploreCinque TerreItaly

ExploreTrevi Fountain, RomeItaly

ExploreThe Leaning Tower of PisaItaly

ExploreGran Canal, VeniceItaly

ExploreSan GimignanoItaly

ExploreAlberobelloItaly

ExploreModicaItaly

ExploreColosseum, RomeItaly

ExploreCivita di BagnoregioItaly

ExploreVarennaItaly

ExploreSt Mark's BasilicaItaly

Talk of the towns in South America

Visit Rio, Brasilia, Preto and many more

The History of São Francisco Square in the Town of São Cristóvão

Learn how this square brings together Spanish and Portuguese heritage

Olinda's Sweet History in The Sugarcane Industry

One of the most important centres of the sugarcane industry in Brazil

How Diamantina Became The City of Diamonds

How a golden discovery led to the growth of the village

The Tradition and Culture at the Heart of São Luís

This city built on an island is known as the Capital of Reggae

The Historic Sights of Quito

The best preserved city centre in Latin America

Rio de Janeiro: The Marvellous City

A spectacular city shaped by the sea

Explore Brazil's First Capital

Don't miss its cobblestone alleys, spacious squares, colorful buildings and baroque churches

The Modern Urban Planning of Brasilia

Explore the design of Brazil's capital

The Colorful Windows of Goiás

A mining town displaying local materials and vernacular techniques

The City of Black Gold

Explore the steep slopes of the ancient gold mining centre of Ouro Preto

Royal cribs

Pick your favourite royal residence from around the world

The Art and Architecture of the Palace of Versailles

If it's good enough for Marie Antoinette...

Discover the Eternal Resting Place of an Emperor at Hué

Open the doors to Vietnam's ancient imperial city

The History of Château d'Azay-le-Rideau

The castle of Gilles Berthelot, adviser to King Louis XII and Treasurer of France

Explore The Stunning Royal Garden of Silla

A stunning artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park commissioned by King Munmu of Silla

Now explore the palaces in 3D

VERSAILLES IN 3D

See a 3D Model of The Hall of Mirrors

The king walked along it every day to get to the Queen's Apartments and the Royal Chapel

HUE MONUMENTS IN 3D

Fly into the Tomb of Tu Duc in 3D and See It From the Inside

Fun fact: on the stele, Tu Duc wrote a 5,000 character epitaph about mistakes he made in his reign

Places of worship

Learn how World Heritage Sites bring communities together

Walk the Routes of Santiago de Compostela

A famous pilgrimage route in north-west Spain

Explore the Ruins of São Miguel das Missoes

The remnants of a Jesuit mission in Brazil

Discover Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy

Discover the 12 chapels built in a mountain side

More Art, Sculpture, and Nature at Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy

Continue your journey exploring the chapels

United States of America

The Elaborate Facades of the San Antonio Missions

The remains of Spanish colonial missions in Texas

Go Back in Time to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas

A church with a magnificent Rococo interior perched on a Brazilian hill

Fontevraud Royal Abbey

Fontevraud Royal Abbey

The Cathedral of St. James in Šibenik

Explore this breathtaking cathedral made entirely of stone

Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangue

Discover two colonies established by Jesuit missionaries in the 17th and 18th centuries

The Mystical Site of Chavín de Huántar

A Pre-Inca religious center in the Peruvian mountains

Discover the Roman Ruins of Aquileia

Explore the Basilica of one of the wealthiest cities of the Early Roman Empire

How the Mudejar Architecture of Aragon Fuses The East and the West

The eclectic architectural style influenced by Jewish, Muslim and Christian cultures

Piazza del Duomo: The Square of Miracles

The Piazza home to the Leaning Tower of Pisa

How Jaulian Helped The Early Spread of Buddhism

A Buddhist monastery along the Silk Road in Pakistan

Explore The Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley

Stunning churches and tombs built into the cliffs of Kotayk province

Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla

These monasteries are the cradle of the Castilian language

Take a walk around

Explore these peaceful places with Street View

ExplorePrambanan, Shiva PlateauIndonesia

ExploreItsukushima Shinto ShrineJapan

ExploreStonehenge and Avebury World Heritage SiteUK

ExploreAngkor Wat TempleCambodia

A shrine to love

The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan as a tomb for his beloved wife

Taj Mahal: A Tour from the Top

The jewel of Muslim art in India

The Wonder that is Taj

Discover this masterpiece of world heritage.

ExploreTaj Mahal - MinarIndia

ExploreTaj MahalIndia

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Java's mystical temples

Explore the elaborate temple complexes of Indonesia

Borobudur Temple Compounds

The world's biggest Buddhist temple

Prambanan Temple Compounds

The largest Hindu temple in Indonesia

Borobudur Temple's role in foreign diplomacy

The world leaders who have visited Borobudur Temple

The Ratu Boko Palace

The rediscovered temple is named after the legendary King Boko

The Thousand Statues of Borobudur

Discover Borobudur's stone statues and decorative reliefs

The Mahakarya Borobudur Cultural Performance

Performers reenact the origins of the Borobudur Temple

A Javanese Performance of the Ratu Boko Legend

Performers reenact the origins of the Ratu Boko Temple

The monasteries and convents of Portugal

Discover the stories behind the buildings

A Legendary Love Story at Alcobaça Monastery

The resting place of Inês de Castro & Peter I of Portugal

The History of Jerónimos Monastery

A monastery that took 100 years to build

In Memory of a Battle at Batalha Monastery

The monastery that celebrates the Portuguese victory over Castile in a battle for independence on 14th August 1385

Seven Centuries of History at the Convent of Christ

Spanning through the most significant moments of Portuguese history

Explore Bagerhat

A mosque city in the world's largest river delta

Roam the Domes of Bagerhat

A unique mosque city with unique Khan Jahan heritage

A Virtual Tour of Bagerhat

Explore the city that rose from the marshes

Sixty Dome Mosque in 3D

Fun fact: the mosque roof actually contains a total of 81 domes

The Nine Dome Mosque in 3D

The mosque features the finest terra cotta decorations with floral patterns

Into the wild

Let these amazing World Heritage landscapes take your breath away

Nipisat Island

Learn about the fishing and hunting culture on this remote island

Risco Caido and the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria, Spain

Explore the secrets of the caves

Canal du Midi, France

A 360-km network of navigable waterways linking the Mediterranean and the Atlantic

Palmeral of Elche, Spain

Explore this Mediterranean oasis

Blue and John Crow Mountains, Jamaica

Discover the Elfin forest...

Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes, Republic of Korea

Go underground and explore the finest lava tube systems

Messel Pit Fossil Site, Germany

Discover the major stages of Earth's history

Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil

A visionary garden city project in Brazil

Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

Get lost among the lakes

Simien National Park

Discover the towering peaks of Simien National Park

Hot on the trail

Explore these magnificent volcanic landmarks

Kilimanjaro National Park

The world's largest freestanding mountain

Islands of the Gulf of California

Discover why it's known as the 'Aquarium of the World'

Go nature watching

Say hello to shy giants and feathered friends

Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

One of the greatest natural wonders of the planet

Serengeti National Park

The world's greatest wildlife sanctuary

Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino

Visit the ocean's friendliest giants

Meet the animals

The inhabitants of UNESCO wildlife santuaries

Art on the rocks

Learn about our ancestors and their legacy today

Chauvet Cave

36,000 years old cave with more than prehistoric 1,000 drawings and engravings

Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain

What the Paleolithic tools found in Altamira tells about life in prehistoric times

United States of America

Mesa Verde National Park

Explore Native American cliff dwellings in southern Colorado

Ġgantija Temples

The temples built by a giant

Göbekli Tepe

T- shaped carved megalithic structures hidden in the Turkish mountains

Heart of Neolithic Orkney

5,000 year old ceremonial center in the Scottish Isles

Rock Paintings of the Sierra de San Francisco, Mexico

One of the most outstanding locations of prehistoric art in the world

Serra da Capivara National Park

A national park with amazing rock shelters and cave art

Prehistoric Art in the Côa Valley

The most remarkable open-air ensemble of Paleolithic art on the Iberian Peninsula

Explore the caves

Bringing these ancient homes to you

Take a walk on the wild side

Hold the Chauvet Cave in Your Hand

Prehistoric France comes to you in this Pocket Gallery

United States of America

A Mesa Verde Balcony House in 3D

The house in the rock 700 feet above a canyon

Visit the pyramids

Discover surprising secrets about the mysterious structures

7 Intriguing Facts About The Pyramids

Did you know it took 20 years to build one?

A Tour of the Pyramids of Giza

Discover new things about the mystifying Pyramids of Giza

5 Spectacular Views of the Egyptian Pyramids

Transport yourself back in time to Ancient Egypt

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ExploreGiza NecropolisEgypt

ExplorePyramid of DjoserEgypt

Clues left behind by ancient civilizations

The empires that came before us

Al-Hijr: A City in the Sand

The largest conserved site of the Nabataean Civilization

United States of America

Life on the Cahokia Mounds

The remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric civillization north of Mexico

How Pompeii Became Frozen in Time

A volcano eruption perfectly preserved evidence of daily life in a Roman city in 79AD

A Magical Journey Through The Valley of the Temples

Temples as far as the eye can see

Explore the Historic City of Chan Chan

The coastal capital of the Chimu empire

Babylon: Sifting Myth From Reality

The reality of the legendary city

Take a Tour of Palenque

Follow in the footsteps of Victorian explorer Alfred Maudslay and discover this beautiful Maya site

The Famous Stepped Pyramid of Chichén Itzá

Visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World

The Ancient Mayan city of Tikal

An ancient Mayan kingdom in the heart of the Guatemalan rainforest

Teotihuacan: The City of the Gods

The largest pre-Columbian settlement in the Americas

What Do The Moai Statues Represent?

Discover the iconic monuments of Rapa Nui

Oman's Irrigation System

Learn about how water management in ancient times

Step into ancient cities in 3D

Chan Chan Palacio Tschudi

Peru

Chan Chan Audencia

Peru

Babylon- Nabu-sha-Khare Temple

Iraq

Babylon - Ishtar Gate Animal Gods

Iraq

Babylon - Ishtar Gate Processional Way

Iraq

Temple of the Foliate Cross, Palenque

Mexico

Temple of the Sun, Palenque

Temple of the Cross, Palenque

Caracol - Chichén Itzá

Mexico

Rano Raraku

Ahu Nau Nau, Rapa Nui

Rapa Nui

Ahu Haturi Huki, Rapa Nui

Rapa Nui

Discover the ancient city of Bagan

The former capital of the Pagan Kingdom in Myanmar

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See first-hand how digital conservation is helping to preserve the city's earthquake-damaged temples

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Visit the Temples of Bagan

The World Heritage Site was once home to 10,000 temples

Explore the Eim ya kyaung Temple in 3D

The five-sided temple

How The 2016 Earthquake Shook Bagan

Learn how natural catastrophe threatened this unique site

Windows into the past

Find out what life used to be like with these World Heritage Sites

The Arab-Norman Architecture in Palermo

Under the Normans, Sicily experienced a period of great artistic and cultural development

The Ancient Captial of Thailand

The capital of Siam sat on an island surrounded by 3 rivers

Pingyao: China's Former Banking Capital

9th century China's answer to Wall Street

Syrian Arab Republic

The Power and Prestige Behind the the Al Azem Palace

An exceptional example of Damascene architecture

Uncovering and Understanding Malta's Prehistory

How the Skorba Temples helped reveal Malta's different historical phases

The Beauty and Significance of Ancient Iraqi Sites

Explore Hatra, Nineveh, Ctesiphon, and Nimrud

Vineyards of Pico

The island of Pico has produced wine since the 15th century

Ancient City of Damascus

Visit a 12th Century Syrian Bathhouse

Hammam Nur al-Din is so well preserved its still in use today

Ancient City of Damascus

A Guesthouse for Travelling Merchants

Explore the typical caravanserai layout of Khan As'ad Pasha

Ancient City of Damascus

A Christian Church in the Heart of Damascus

The site is connected to the story of St. Paul the Apostle

Ancient City of Damascus

The Geometrical Designs in Madrasa al-Jaqmaqiya

A 12th century Islamic religious school and modern day museum

An Aztec Temple in the Heart of Mexico City

Templo Mayor was one the principal temples of Tenochtitlan, the former capital of the Aztec empire

The Sacred City of the Zapotec People of pre-Columbian Mexico

Monte Alban was one of the largest Mesoamerican cities for over twelve centuries

What Being a World Heritage Site Means for Kilwa Kisiwani

A look at why the site is so important

The Riches Before the Ruins

Learn how Kilwa Kisiwani became the wealthiest city in East Africa

Discovering Kurdistan: Citadel of Erbil

Settled more than 8,000 years ago, Erbil Citadel is thought to be one of the longest continuously inhabited sites in the world

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Ancient City of Damascus

Hammam Nur al-Din in 3D

One of the oldest bathhouses in Damascus

Ancient City of Damascus

Ananias Chapel in 3D

A small underground chapel located in the ancient city of Damascus, Syria

Chacmool Templo Mayor in 3D

These figures possibly symbolized slain warriors carrying offerings to the gods

The Great Mosque in 3D

The oldest standing mosque on the East African coast

The Malindi Mosque in 3D

The Malindi mosque is one of the most threatened structures at Kilwa Kisiwani

The Gereza Fort in 3D

Due to its proximity to the sea the Gereza is experiencing some of the worst erosion at Kilwa Kisiwani

Not just another brick in the wall

Military fortifications from around the world

A Palace in the Skies at Amer Fort

This stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site is India's premier hill fort.

Cidade Velha: The Oldest Settlement on Cape Verde

A brief history of the town's slave trade

One of Lisbon's Most Remarkable Landmarks

500 years of the Tower of Belém

The Architecture of Namhansanseong

Namhan Mountain Fortress features multiple examples of Korean fortress wall construction techniques

St. Nicholas Fortress

One of the best preserved examples of defense architecture in Dalmatia

Explore Panama's Fort San Lorenzo

One of the oldest colonial fortresses in the Americas

Take a Walk Along The Roman Walls of Lugo

A protective wall build by the Romans in Galicia

Take a virtual tour

Towers and fortresses you can wander around with Street View

ExploreTower of Belém interiorPortugal

ExploreTower of BelémPortugal

ExploreSuwon Hwaseong FortressSouth Korea

ExploreWalled City of BakuPortugal

ExploreThe Symbol of BakuAzerbaijan

ExploreMosques of IcherisheherAzerbaijan

ExploreNamhansanseong FortressSouth Korea

Where history was made

Discover World Heritage Sites that altered the course of history forever

The Story of Auschwitz Birkenau

This site beared witness to one of the greatest crimes ever perpetrated against humanity

Sydney Opera House: The People's House

A melting pot of different cultures

A Historical Walk Through Hamburg's Warehouse District

One of the largest coherent historic ensembles of port warehouses in the world

Architecture of the Speicherstadt Hamburg

Learn more about the distinctive architecture of the warehouse district

Discover Grimeton Radio Station

A landmark of early wireless transatlantic communication

Valongo Wharf: A Site of Conscience

An ancient wharf for the landing of enslaved Africans

Listen to the Story of Störtebeker's Beaker

Discover the Speicherstadt Hamburg in a fictional virtual radio play

Norway's Industrial Landscape

Life in Rjukan and Notodden revolves around hydroelectric power plants

The next contenders

Soon on the World Heritage list...

Discover the Ancient City of Sagalassos

Ancient ruins bordered by the tall mountains of coastal Turkey

The Astronomical Observatory of Chankillo

The site that perplexed archeologists and historians for centuries

Wazir Khan's Mosque in The Ancient Walled City of Lahore

Explore the beautiful mosaics of masterpiece from 1634

The Temple of Eshmun in Lebanon

A Phoenician Temple, famous for its healing waters

A 3D Mosaic From Temple of Eshmun

After Roman occupation, a Byzantine church was built on the site, with intricate mosaics portraying the four seasons on the floor

The Historic Villages of the Dong People

Restoring ancient buildings and revitalizing traditional crafts in Guizhou Province

Inside Waitangi Treaty Grounds

The historic meeting place of the Māori chiefs and the British Crown

The Mosaics of the Mughal Empire

Masterpiece of intricate art and architecture

See The Ngātokimatawhaorua War Canoe in 3D

The canoe is 35 meters long and requires at least seventy-six individuals to row it

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