As of 2024, the world is home to 1,223 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, celebrated for their exceptional cultural, historical, and natural significance. Here are the top 10 countries boasting the ...

You may be familiar with some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the U.S., from various national parks to New York’s ...

But with 1,153 properties in 194 countries (and counting), where ... which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. The Roman Empire’s largest amphitheater set the stage for chariot races ...

As we approach the 50th anniversary of these two global developments, a growing number of countries and organizations ... HIST share the experience of monitoring two World Heritage properties: the ...

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 ...

These additions have further cemented Italy's status as the country with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Previously, Italy and China were tied at 55 properties each. However ...

One in three natural sites and one in six cultural heritage sites are currently ... In the midst of a historic COP26, with more than 100 countries pledging to end deforestation by 2030, UNESCO’s ...

The World Monuments Fund’s Watch list identifies monuments ... This year, the Watch received over 200 nominations pertaining to heritage sites in 69 countries. However, there are only 25 places ...

The Prehistoric Pile Dwellings Around the Alps in Switzerland was just named the most stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site ...

World Monuments Fund is investigating the extent of the damage to religious and cultural buildings after the earthquake ...