Making UNESCO's World Heritage List means protection and prestige for some of the world's most famous sites—and some of the not-so-famous. See how much you know about these special places.
Throughout our history we have led the way and helped shape the modern world through discovery, ideas and knowledge. We work hard to preserve our heritage, which you can enjoy today by visiting our ...
My heart is breaking. My soul is aching,” an archaeologist said, as Israel’s bombardment threatens or destroys Roman amphitheaters, crusaders’ citadels and centuries-old souks.
Shirakawago, together with neighboring Gokayama in Toyama Prefecture, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. The hamlets are acclaimed for their “kirizuma gassho-zukuri” houses ...