Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad
Maadid, M'Sila Province,
Algeria
Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in the mountains of M'Sila Province, Algeria, stands as one of North Africa's most significant medieval Islamic fortified cities. Founded in 1007 CE by Hammad ibn Buluggin,...
Djémila
Djémila, Sétif Province,
Algeria
Djémila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sétif Province, Algeria, stands as one of the world's most spectacular Roman ruins. Originally known as Cuicul, this ancient city was founded around 96-97 AD and flourished as a thriving Roman...
M'Zab Valley
Ghardaïa Province,
Algeria
M'Zab Valley in Ghardaïa Province, Algeria, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its remarkable 10th-century fortified cities (ksour) built by the Ibadi Mozabite community. This stunning desert oasis features five walled citie...
Tassili n'Ajjer
Djanet, Illizi Province,
Algeria
Tassili n'Ajjer, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Djanet, Illizi Province, Algeria, is one of the world's most important prehistoric rock art galleries. This vast plateau in the central Sahara contains over 15,000 ancient petroglyphs an...
Timgad
Timgad, Batna Province,
Algeria
Timgad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Algeria's Batna Province, stands as one of the best-preserved examples of Roman urban planning in North Africa. Founded by Emperor Trajan around 100 CE as Colonia Marciana Ulpia Traiana Thamugadi...
Tipasa
Tipaza, Tipaza Province,
Algeria
Tipasa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the Mediterranean coast of Algeria, stands as one of North Africa's most captivating archaeological treasures. This ancient Phoenician trading post, later transformed into a Roman colonia...
Kasbah of Algiers
Algiers,
Algeria
The Kasbah of Algiers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a magnificent citadel perched on the hills overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. This ancient medina, also known as the Casbah, represents over a millennium of Algerian history, feat...
Mbanza Kongo, Vestiges of the Capital of the former Kingdom of Kongo
M'banza-Kongo, Zaire Province,
Angola
Mbanza Kongo, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Kongo, stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Angola's Zaire Province. This sacred city, dating back to the 14th century, represents one of Africa's largest constituted states and...
Royal Palaces of Abomey
Abomey,
Benin
The Royal Palaces of Abomey represent an extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing the powerful Kingdom of Dahomey (1625-1900). Located in Abomey, Benin, this remarkable complex comprises twelve palaces spread across 47 hecta...
Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba
, Benin,
Togo
Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba, is a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning the border regions of northeastern Togo and Benin. This living cultural landscape showcases the extraordinary Takienta tower-houses, fortress...
W-Arly-Pendjari Complex
, Benin, Burkina Faso,
Niger
The W-Arly-Pendjari (WAP) Complex is West Africa's largest and most significant transboundary protected area, spanning across Benin, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This UNESCO World Heritage site encompasses over 35,000 square kilometers of...
Tsodilo
Ngamiland District,
Botswana
Tsodilo Hills in Ngamiland District, Botswana, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned as the "Louvre of the Desert." This sacred landscape features four rock formations rising dramatically from the Kalahari sands and contains one of...
Okavango Delta
Ngamiland District,
Botswana
The Okavango Delta in Ngamiland District, Botswana, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's largest inland deltas. This pristine wilderness transforms seasonally as floodwaters from Angola create a stunning aquatic parad...
Ruins of Loropéni
Loropéni, Poni Province,
Burkina Faso
The Ruins of Loropéni stand as Burkina Faso's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, representing a remarkable testament to the trans-Saharan gold trade that flourished between the 11th and 19th centuries. These mysterious stone fortificat...
Royal Court of Tiébélé
Tiébélé, Nahouri Province,
Burkina Faso
The Royal Court of Tiébélé stands as one of West Africa's most extraordinary architectural treasures, featuring intricately decorated earthen houses adorned with geometric patterns and symbolic designs. Located in southern Burkina F...
Sangha Trinational
, Cameroon, Central African Republic,
Congo
Sangha Trinational is a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning three Central African nations: Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and the Republic of Congo. This extraordinary transboundary conservation area protects over 750,000 hect...
Dja Faunal Reserve
Southern Cameroon,
Cameroon
Dja Faunal Reserve in Southern Cameroon is one of Africa's most pristine and biodiverse UNESCO World Heritage Sites, spanning over 5,260 square kilometers of untouched tropical rainforest. This remarkable conservation area is home to o...
Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park
Bamingui-Bangoran,
Central African Republic
Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bamingui-Bangoran, Central African Republic, spans over 17,400 square kilometers of pristine savanna and floodplains. This remarkable wilderness sanctuary hosts an...
Lakes of Ounianga
Ennedi-Ouest Region,
Chad
The Lakes of Ounianga in the Ennedi-Ouest Region of Chad represent one of Earth's most extraordinary natural wonders—a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring 18 interconnected saline and freshwater lakes nestled in the heart of the Sah...
Ennedi Massif: Natural and Cultural Landscape
Ennedi-Est/Ennedi-Ouest Regions,
Chad
The Ennedi Massif, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northeastern Chad, is one of the Sahara's most spectacular natural and cultural landscapes. This remote sandstone plateau features dramatic rock formations, natural arches, towering pi...
Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis
, Argentina,
Brazil
The Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis, spanning Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, represent one of the most remarkable cultural and architectural achievements of the 17th and 18th centuries. These UNESCO World Heritage sites showcase the...
Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites
English Harbour,
Antigua and Barbuda
Nelson's Dockyard at Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites in English Harbour stands as a remarkable testament to British colonial naval power in the 18th and 19th centuries. This UNESCO World Heritage Site preserves...
Los Glaciares National Park
Santa Cruz Province,
Argentina
Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, showcases one of Earth's most spectacular glacial landscapes. Home to the world-famous Perito Moreno Glacier and the iconic Mount Fitz Roy, th...
Iguazu National Park
Misiones Province,
Argentina
Iguazu National Park in Misiones Province, Argentina, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its breathtaking waterfalls system—one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders. The park encompasses 67,720 hectares of subtro...
Cueva de las Manos, Río Pinturas
Santa Cruz Province,
Argentina
Cueva de las Manos (Cave of Hands) in Río Pinturas, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring extraordinary prehistoric rock art dating back 9,000 years. This remote archaeological treasure showcases hu...
Península Valdés
Chubut Province,
Argentina
Península Valdés, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Chubut Province, Argentina, is one of South America's most spectacular wildlife sanctuaries. This rugged coastal peninsula jutting into the Atlantic Ocean hosts an extraordinary conce...
Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks
San Juan and La Rioja Provinces,
Argentina
Ischigualasto and Talampaya Natural Parks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites spanning San Juan and La Rioja provinces in Argentina, represent one of Earth's most complete continental fossil records from the Triassic Period (245-208 million y...
Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba
Córdoba,
Argentina
The Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba represents a UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases the remarkable religious, educational, and agricultural legacy of the Jesuit order in colonial South America. Located in Córdoba, Argent...
Quebrada de Humahuaca
Jujuy Province,
Argentina
The Quebrada de Humahuaca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jujuy Province, Argentina, renowned for its spectacular geological formations and rich cultural heritage. This dramatic valley stretches over 155 kilometers, showcasing vibra...
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier
La Plata,
Argentina
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier in La Plata, Argentina, represents a masterpiece of modernist architecture and UNESCO World Heritage significance. This iconic site showcases Le Corbusier's revolutionary "Five Points of Architect...
Los Alerces National Park
Chubut Province,
Argentina
Los Alerces National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Chubut Province, Argentina, encompasses 2,630 square kilometers of pristine Patagonian wilderness. This spectacular park protects ancient alerce forests, some trees over 2,600...
Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System
, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Peru
The Qhapaq Ñan, or Andean Road System, is an extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning over 30,000 kilometers across six South American countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. This ancient network of...
Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System
Belize District,
Belize
The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the second-largest coral reef system in the world. Stretching over 300 kilometers along Belize's coast, this marine paradise encompasses seven protected areas f...
ESMA Museum and Site of Memory
Buenos Aires,
Argentina
The ESMA Museum and Site of Memory (Espacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos) in Buenos Aires stands as Argentina's most significant memorial dedicated to victims of the military dictatorship (1976-1983). Located in the former Navy School of...
City of Potosí
Potosí,
Bolivia
Potosí, the "Imperial City," stands at 4,090 meters above sea level as one of the highest cities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once the source of Spain's colonial wealth, the legendary Cerro Rico (Rich Mountain) produ...
Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos
Santa Cruz Department,
Bolivia
The Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos in Bolivia's Santa Cruz Department represent a remarkable fusion of European and indigenous cultures from the 17th and 18th centuries. This UNESCO World Heritage Site encompasses six beautifully pre...
Historic City of Sucre
Sucre,
Bolivia
The Historic City of Sucre, Bolivia's constitutional capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a breathtaking colonial treasure nestled in the Andes. Known as the "White City" for its stunning whitewashed buildings, Sucre preserves...
Fuerte de Samaipata
Florida Province,
Bolivia
Fuerte de Samaipata, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Florida Province, Bolivia, stands as one of South America's most enigmatic archaeological treasures. This pre-Columbian ceremonial center features El Fuerte, a massive carved rock me...
Noel Kempff Mercado National Park
Santa Cruz Department,
Bolivia
Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bolivia's Santa Cruz Department, spans over 1.5 million hectares of pristine Amazon rainforest and savanna ecosystems. Named after renowned Bolivian biologist Noel Kemp...
Tiwanaku: Spiritual and Political Centre of the Tiwanaku Culture
Ingavi Province,
Bolivia
Tiwanaku, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bolivia's Ingavi Province, stands as a testament to one of South America's most influential pre-Columbian civilizations. Flourishing between 300-1000 CE at nearly 4,000 meters above sea level n...
Historic Town of Ouro Preto
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
Ouro Preto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Minas Gerais, Brazil, is a stunning colonial masterpiece frozen in time. Founded in 1711 during the Brazilian Gold Rush, this historic town showcases magnificent Baroque architecture, cobbles...
Historic Centre of the Town of Olinda
Olinda, Pernambuco,
Brazil
The Historic Centre of Olinda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as one of Brazil's most captivating colonial treasures in Pernambuco. Founded in 1535, this hillside town showcases stunning Portuguese Baroque architecture with its c...
Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia
Salvador, Bahia,
Brazil
The Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil's first capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its exceptional colonial architecture and vibrant Afro-Brazilian culture. Founded in 1549, this colorful district showcases...
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas
Congonhas, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, stands as one of Brazil's most magnificent examples of colonial baroque art and architecture. Located in Congonhas, Minas Gerais, this 18th-century maste...
Iguaçu National Park
Paraná,
Brazil
Iguaçu National Park in Paraná, Brazil, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its spectacular Iguaçu Falls, one of the world's most impressive natural wonders. Spanning 185,000 hectares of subtropical rainforest, the park pro...
Brasilia
Brasília, Federal District,
Brazil
Brasília, Brazil's futuristic capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a masterpiece of modernist architecture and urban planning. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio Costa in the 1960s, this planned city features iconic st...
Serra da Capivara National Park
Piauí,
Brazil
Serra da Capivara National Park in Piauí, Brazil, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its extraordinary archaeological significance and breathtaking natural beauty. Home to over 1,000 prehistoric rock art sites dating back 25...
Historic Centre of São Luís
São Luís, Maranhão,
Brazil
The Historic Centre of São Luís, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, stands as one of Brazil's most remarkable colonial treasures. Founded by the French in 1612 and later ruled by the Dutch and Portuguese, this exceptional city...
Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves
Paraná and São Paulo,
Brazil
The Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves represent one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems, spanning across Paraná and São Paulo states in Brazil. This UNESCO World Heritage Site protects over 470,000 hectares of pristine Atlant...
Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves
Bahia and Espírito Santo,
Brazil
The Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning Bahia and Espírito Santo states in Brazil, protects some of the world's most biodiverse Atlantic Forest ecosystems. This spectacular reserve system en...
Central Amazon Conservation Complex
Amazonas,
Brazil
The Central Amazon Conservation Complex in Amazonas, Brazil, represents one of the world's most significant protected rainforest areas, spanning over 6 million hectares of pristine Amazonian wilderness. This UNESCO World Heritage Site...
Pantanal Conservation Area
Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul,
Brazil
The Pantanal Conservation Area, spanning across Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul in Brazil, is the world's largest tropical wetland and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This biodiversity hotspot covers over 187,000 square kilometers and...
Historic Centre of the Town of Diamantina
Diamantina, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
The Historic Centre of the Town of Diamantina, nestled in the mountains of Minas Gerais, Brazil, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases the extraordinary architecture and culture of Brazil's 18th-century diamond mining era. Thi...
Brazilian Atlantic Islands: Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas Reserves
Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Norte,
Brazil
The Brazilian Atlantic Islands of Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas Reserves represent one of the world's most pristine marine ecosystems and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Located off the northeastern coast of Brazil, Fernando de N...
Cerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks
Goiás,
Brazil
The Cerrado Protected Areas of Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks in Goiás, Brazil, represent one of the world's most biodiverse tropical savanna ecosystems. This UNESCO World Heritage Site encompasses ancient rock formatio...
Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás
Goiás,
Brazil
The Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001, stands as a remarkable testament to colonial Brazilian architecture and urban planning. Founded in the 18th century during the gold rush era, this form...
São Francisco Square in the Town of São Cristóvão
São Cristóvão, Sergipe,
Brazil
São Francisco Square in the Town of São Cristóvão, located in Sergipe, Brazil, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases exceptional colonial architecture and urban planning from the 17th to 19th centuries. This historic squar...
Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea
Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil
The Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases Rio de Janeiro's spectacular natural beauty and urban harmony. This extraordinary cultural landscape encompasses iconic landmarks in...
Pampulha Modern Ensemble
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
The Pampulha Modern Ensemble in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrating innovative modernist architecture. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer in collaboration with landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx and artist C...
Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site
Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil
The Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site in Rio de Janeiro stands as a powerful testament to the African diaspora and the transatlantic slave trade. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017, this historic location served as the...
Sítio Roberto Burle Marx
Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil
Sítio Roberto Burle Marx is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and botanical masterpiece nestled in Rio de Janeiro's lush landscape. This 405,000-square-meter estate was the home and studio of renowned landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx...
Paraty and Ilha Grande – Culture and Biodiversity
Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil
Paraty and Ilha Grande, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, represents an extraordinary blend of colonial Brazilian culture and pristine Atlantic Forest biodiversity. Located in Rio de Janeiro state, this region features the remarkably prese...
SGang Gwaay
British Columbia,
Canada
SGang Gwaay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, stands as one of Canada's most significant Indigenous cultural landmarks. This remote village site on Anthony Island showcases remarkable Haida mortuar...
Nahanni National Park
Northwest Territories,
Canada
Nahanni National Park Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's Northwest Territories, is one of the world's most spectacular wilderness destinations. This pristine 30,000 square kilometer park features the legendary Virginia F...
Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek
, Canada,
United States
The Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek parks form the world's largest internationally protected wilderness, spanning the border between Canada and the United States. This UNESCO World Heritage Site encompass...
Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks
Alberta and British Columbia,
Canada
The Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site spans across Alberta and British Columbia, encompassing Banff, Jasper, Yoho, and Kootenay National Parks. This spectacular mountain landscape features towering peaks, pristin...
Morne Trois Pitons National Park
Saint George, Saint Andrew, Saint David, Saint Patrick Parishes,
Dominica
Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dominica, is a breathtaking wilderness sanctuary spanning over 17,000 acres across multiple parishes. This pristine tropical rainforest paradise features the legendary B...
Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam
Shahrak District, Ghor Province,
Afghanistan
The Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site standing majestically in a remote valley of Ghor Province, Afghanistan. Built in 1194 by Sultan Ghiyath al-Din, this 65-meter tall minaret showcases exceptio...
Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley
Bamiyan,
Afghanistan
The Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley represent one of Afghanistan's most significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Nestled in the heart of the Hindu Kush mountains, this ancient valley once housed the...
Qal'at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun
Manama,
Bahrain
Qal'at al-Bahrain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a testament to over 4,000 years of continuous human occupation. This ancient harbour and capital of the legendary Dilmun civilization reveals layers of history from the Bronze...
Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy
Muharraq,
Bahrain
Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy in Muharraq, Bahrain, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that preserves the rich maritime heritage of Bahrain's pearl diving industry. This extraordinary cultural landscape includes 17 buildings in...
Erbil Citadel
Erbil,
Iraq
The Erbil Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world, with archaeological evidence dating back over 6,000 years. Perched atop a tell in the heart of Erbil, Iraqi K...
Babylon
Babil Governorate,
Iraq
Babylon, located in Babil Governorate, Iraq, stands as one of humanity's most legendary ancient cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded over 4,000 years ago, this archaeological wonder was once the capital of the Neo-Babylonia...
Masada
Southern District,
Israel
Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as an ancient fortress atop a dramatic plateau in Israel's Judean Desert, overlooking the Dead Sea. This iconic archaeological wonder tells the compelling story of King Herod's palatial refu...
Old City of Acre
Acre,
Israel
The Old City of Acre (Akko) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Israel's Mediterranean coast, renowned for its remarkably preserved Crusader architecture, Ottoman fortifications, and millennia of rich history. This ancient port city off...
White City of Tel-Aviv – the Modern Movement
Tel Aviv,
Israel
The White City of Tel-Aviv represents one of the world's largest concentrations of Bauhaus-style architecture, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003. This remarkable urban ensemble features over 4,000 buildings construc...
Incense Route - Desert Cities in the Negev
Negev,
Israel
The Incense Route - Desert Cities in the Negev represents one of the most remarkable UNESCO World Heritage sites in Israel, showcasing the ancient Nabataean civilization's mastery of desert commerce. This extraordinary archaeological c...
Bahá'i Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee
Haifa and Western Galilee,
Israel
The Bahá'í Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee represent one of the world's most significant spiritual pilgrimage destinations. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these sacred sites include the magnificent golden-do...
Sites of Human Evolution at Mount Carmel
Mount Carmel,
Israel
The Sites of Human Evolution at Mount Carmel represent a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing over 500,000 years of human evolution. Located in northern Israel, this remarkable archaeological complex includes the Tabun, Jamal, el-Wad,...
Caves of Maresha and Bet-Guvrin in the Judean Lowlands
Southern District,
Israel
The Caves of Maresha and Bet-Guvrin in Israel's Judean Lowlands represent an extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing 3,000 years of human history. This ancient subterranean complex features over 800 bell-shaped caves carved...
Necropolis of Bet She'arim
Haifa District,
Israel
The Necropolis of Bet She'arim in Israel's Haifa District is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most significant Jewish archaeological sites in the world. This ancient burial complex served as the primary Jewish cemetery from...
Willandra Lakes Region
New South Wales,
Australia
The Willandra Lakes Region in New South Wales is a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning over 2,400 square kilometers of ancient lake beds and lunettes. This extraordinary landscape preserves 40,000 years of Aboriginal culture and some o...
Lord Howe Island Group
New South Wales,
Australia
Lord Howe Island Group, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located 600km off the New South Wales coast, is a pristine paradise renowned for its extraordinary natural beauty and biodiversity. This crescent-shaped volcanic island features dram...
Tasmanian Wilderness
Tasmania,
Australia
The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area encompasses over 1.58 million hectares of ancient rainforests, rugged mountains, pristine lakes, and wild coastlines. Home to some of the world's last temperate rainforests and rare endemic...
Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
New South Wales and Queensland,
Australia
The Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, spanning New South Wales and Queensland, represent one of Earth's most ancient and biodiverse ecosystems. This UNESCO World Heritage site encompasses over 366,000 hectares of subtropical and tempe...
Wet Tropics of Queensland
Queensland,
Australia
The Wet Tropics of Queensland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning 450 kilometers along Australia's northeast coast, featuring the world's oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest at over 135 million years old. This extraor...
Shark Bay, Western Australia
Western Australia,
Australia
Shark Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Western Australia, is home to the world's largest seagrass beds, stromatolites dating back 3.5 billion years, and the famous Monkey Mia dolphins. This pristine marine paradise features extraor...
Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte)
Queensland and South Australia,
Australia
The Australian Fossil Mammal Sites at Riversleigh (Queensland) and Naracoorte (South Australia) represent two of the world's most significant paleontological treasures. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites preserve an extraordinary record...
Macquarie Island
Tasmania,
Australia
Macquarie Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Southern Ocean between Tasmania and Antarctica, is one of the world's most remote and pristine wilderness areas. This subantarctic island sanctuary is renowned for its extra...
Greater Blue Mountains Area
New South Wales,
Australia
The Greater Blue Mountains Area is a UNESCO World Heritage site spanning over one million hectares of dramatic wilderness in New South Wales, Australia. Famous for its stunning blue haze created by eucalyptus oil in the air, this natur...
Purnululu National Park
Western Australia,
Australia
Purnululu National Park, home to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bungle Bungle Range, is one of Western Australia's most spectacular natural wonders. Located in the remote Kimberley region, this ancient landscape features striking bee...
Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens
Melbourne,
Australia
The Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens represent one of Melbourne's most treasured UNESCO World Heritage sites. Built in 1880 for the Melbourne International Exhibition, this magnificent structure showcases stunning Victoria...
Ningaloo Coast
Western Australia,
Australia
The Ningaloo Coast in Western Australia is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its spectacular marine biodiversity and pristine coral reefs. Stretching over 300 kilometers along the northwest cape, this natural wonder offers visi...
Budj Bim Cultural Landscape
Victoria,
Australia
Budj Bim Cultural Landscape in Victoria, Australia, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing one of the world's oldest and most extensive aquaculture systems created by the Gunditjmara people over 6,600 years ago. This remarkable lan...
Murujuga Cultural Landscape
Western Australia,
Australia
Murujuga Cultural Landscape, located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, is home to one of the world's most significant concentrations of ancient rock art. This UNESCO World Heritage site spans over 90,000 hectares and contains...
Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat
Bagerhat District,
Bangladesh
The Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in southwestern Bangladesh, renowned for its extraordinary collection of 15th-century Islamic architecture. Founded by the Turkish general Ulugh Khan Jahan in...
Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
Naogaon District,
Bangladesh
The Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, represents one of the most spectacular archaeological treasures of South Asia. Located in Naogaon District, Bangladesh, this 8th-century monastery complex was...
The Sundarbans
Khulna Division,
Bangladesh
The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Khulna Division, Bangladesh, is the world's largest mangrove forest and home to the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger. Spanning approximately 10,000 square kilometers across the delta of the Ga...
Angkor
Siem Reap,
Cambodia
Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap, Cambodia, is one of the world's most magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Sites, spanning over 400 square kilometers of ancient Khmer civilization. At its heart stands Angkor Wat, the largest relig...
Temple of Preah Vihear
Preah Vihear Province,
Cambodia
The Temple of Preah Vihear, a UNESCO World Heritage Site perched dramatically atop the Dangrek Mountains, stands as one of Southeast Asia's most spectacular sacred complexes. This ancient Khmer temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva,...