Temple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk, Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura
Kampong Thom Province,
Cambodia
Sambor Prei Kuk, the ancient capital of Ishanapura, stands as Cambodia's most impressive pre-Angkorian archaeological site. Dating back to the 6th-7th centuries during the Chenla Empire, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features over 10...
Koh Ker: Archaeological Site of Ancient Lingapura or Chok Gargyar
Preah Vihear Province,
Cambodia
Koh Ker, the Archaeological Site of Ancient Lingapura or Chok Gargyar, stands as one of Cambodia's most remarkable treasures in Preah Vihear Province. This ancient Khmer capital, dating from 928 to 944 CE, features the stunning 36-mete...
The Sundarbans National Park
West Bengal,
India
The Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal, India, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's largest mangrove forests. Spanning over 1,330 square kilometers, this biodiverse wonderland is home to the majestic Royal Bengal...
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
Bihar,
India
The Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world, marking the exact location where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment and became the Buddha over 2,500 years ago. This UNE...
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
Madhya Pradesh,
India
The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh, India, represents one of the oldest known human settlements in the Indian subcontinent. Dating back to the Paleolithic era, these natural rock formations h...
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Gujarat,
India
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Gujarat, India, showcasing an exceptional blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture spanning over 600 years. This vast archaeological treasure encompasses...
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)
Mumbai,
India
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), formerly known as Victoria Terminus, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Mumbai's most iconic landmarks. This architectural masterpiece combines Victorian Gothic Revival with traditional India...
Red Fort Complex
Delhi,
India
The Red Fort Complex in Delhi stands as a magnificent testament to Mughal architecture and India's rich imperial heritage. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648, this UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases stunning red sandstone walls span...
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
Jaipur,
India
The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is an extraordinary 18th-century astronomical observatory and UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Maharaja Jai Singh II between 1727-1734. This architectural marvel features the world's largest stone sundia...
Hill Forts of Rajasthan
Rajasthan,
India
The Hill Forts of Rajasthan represent an exceptional ensemble of six majestic fortresses—Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore, Gagron, Amber, and Jaisalmer—designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These architectural marvels, bu...
Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area
Himachal Pradesh,
India
The Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (GHNPCA) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in the pristine Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh, India. Spanning over 1,171 square kilometers, this biodiversity hotspot shelters rar...
Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen's Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat
Gujarat,
India
Rani-ki-Vav, the Queen's Stepwell in Patan, Gujarat, is a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site and an architectural marvel of 11th-century India. Built by Queen Udayamati in memory of her husband King Bhimdev I, this seven-story subt...
Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar
Bihar,
India
The Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara represents one of the world's most ancient and prestigious centers of Buddhist learning, flourishing from the 5th to 12th century CE. Located in Bihar, India, this UNESCO World Heritage Sit...
Khangchendzonga National Park
Sikkim,
India
Khangchendzonga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sikkim, India, spans 1,784 square kilometers of pristine Himalayan wilderness. Home to the world's third-highest peak, Mount Khangchendzonga (8,586m), this biodiversity hot...
Historic City of Ahmadabad
Ahmadabad,
India
The Historic City of Ahmedabad, India's first UNESCO World Heritage City, is a living testament to over 600 years of rich architectural and cultural heritage. Founded in 1411 by Sultan Ahmed Shah, this vibrant metropolis seamlessly ble...
Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
Mumbai,
India
Mumbai's Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles represent an extraordinary architectural heritage that showcases the city's evolution from British colonial rule to independent modern India. This UNESCO World Heritage Site encompasses...
Jaipur City, Rajasthan
Jaipur,
India
Jaipur, the magnificent Pink City of Rajasthan, is a breathtaking blend of royal heritage, architectural grandeur, and vibrant culture. Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, this UNESCO World Heritage city captivates visitors...
Dholavira: a Harappan City
Gujarat,
India
Dholavira, one of the five largest Harappan sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a testament to the Indus Valley Civilization's ingenuity in Gujarat's arid Kutch district. Dating back to 3000 BCE, this ancient metropolis s...
Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana
Telangana,
India
The Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple in Telangana, India, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of 13th-century Kakatiya architecture. Built in 1213 CE by General Recherla Rudra under the patronage of Kakatiya ruler Ga...
Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
Karnataka,
India
The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas represent a magnificent chapter in Indian temple architecture, featuring three UNESCO World Heritage temples in Karnataka: Channakeshava Temple at Belur, Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu, and Keshava...
Santiniketan
West Bengal,
India
Santiniketan, meaning "Abode of Peace," is a historic university town in West Bengal, India, founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in 1901. This UNESCO World Heritage Site embodies Tagore's vision of holistic education blending...
Borobudur Temple Compounds
Central Java,
Indonesia
Borobudur Temple Compounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Central Java, Indonesia, stands as the world's largest Buddhist monument and a masterpiece of ancient architecture. Built in the 9th century during the Sailendra Dynasty, this...
Ujung Kulon National Park
Banten and Lampung,
Indonesia
Ujung Kulon National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning the southwestern tip of Java between Banten and Lampung provinces, is Indonesia's most important wildlife sanctuary and the last refuge of the critically endangered Javan...
Prambanan Temple Compounds
Central Java and Yogyakarta,
Indonesia
Prambanan Temple Compounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Central Java and Yogyakarta, Indonesia, stands as the largest Hindu temple complex in Southeast Asia. Built in the 9th century, this magnificent architectural masterpiece comp...
Komodo National Park
East Nusa Tenggara,
Indonesia
Komodo National Park in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its ancient Komodo dragons—the world's largest living lizards. Spanning 1,733 km² across rugged volcanic islands, the park features...
Lorentz National Park
Papua,
Indonesia
Lorentz National Park, Indonesia's largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spans over 2.4 million hectares across Papua Province. This extraordinary wilderness showcases the world's most complete altitude gradient, stre...
Sangiran Early Man Site
Central Java,
Indonesia
The Sangiran Early Man Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Central Java, Indonesia, stands as one of the world's most significant paleontological treasures. Spanning 56 square kilometers, this archaeological wonder has yielde...
Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra
Sumatra,
Indonesia
The Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing three spectacular national parks: Gunung Leuser, Kerinci Seblat, and Bukit Barisan Selatan. This 2.5 million-hectare biodiversity hotspot represen...
Cultural Landscape of Bali Province
Bali,
Indonesia
The Cultural Landscape of Bali Province, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012, encompasses five stunning rice terraces and their water temples that embody the centuries-old Subak irrigation system. This living cultural landscape ref...
Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of Sawahlunto
West Sumatra,
Indonesia
The Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of Sawahlunto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that represents Indonesia's industrial legacy from the late 19th century. Located in the lush highlands of West Sumatra, this historic coal mining complex s...
The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta,
Indonesia
The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta represents one of Southeast Asia's most profound urban planning concepts, connecting the sacred Mount Merapi volcano, the Sultan's Palace (Kraton), and the Indian Ocean in a single spiritual line. Th...
Hyrcanian Forests
, Iran (Islamic Republic of),
Azerbaijan
The Hyrcanian Forests, a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning northern Iran and Azerbaijan, represent one of the world's oldest forest ecosystems dating back 25-50 million years. These ancient temperate broadleaf forests stretch along t...
Butrint
Sarandë,
Albania
Butrint National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Sarandë, Albania, is one of the Mediterranean's most remarkable archaeological treasures. This ancient city chronicles over 2,500 years of continuous habitation, from Greek and...
Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra
Berat and Gjirokastra,
Albania
The Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra are UNESCO World Heritage Sites showcasing rare examples of Ottoman-era architectural character preserved in Albania. Berat, known as the "City of a Thousand Windows," features distinctive...
Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
Encamp, Andorra la Vella, Sant Julià de Lòria, and Escaldes-Engordany parishes,
Andorra
The Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning four Andorran parishes, representing a pristine glacial valley that showcases over 9,000 years of human interaction with the Pyrenean landscape. This 4,247-hect...
Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin
Haghpat and Sanahin,
Armenia
The UNESCO World Heritage Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin represent the pinnacle of medieval Armenian ecclesiastical architecture. Built between the 10th and 13th centuries in the Lori Province of Armenia, these magnificent monastic...
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,,
Ukraine
The Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe represent an outstanding example of undisturbed, complex temperate forests. This UNESCO World Heritage Site spans 12 countries including Albania, Aus...
Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots
Vagharshapat,
Armenia
The Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin, along with the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, represent Armenia's most sacred Christian heritage. Located in Vagharshapat, these UNESCO World Heritage Sites date back to the 4th-7th centurie...
Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley
Kotayk Province,
Armenia
The Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kotayk Province, Armenia, stands as an architectural masterpiece carved into towering cliffs. Dating back to the 4th century, this medieval monastery c...
Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg
Salzburg,
Austria
The Historic Centre of Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, stands as one of Europe's best-preserved old towns and the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This baroque jewel along the Salzach River features stunning ar...
Semmering Railway
Gloggnitz and Mürzzuschlag,
Austria
The Semmering Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an architectural marvel connecting Gloggnitz and Mürzzuschlag through the stunning Austrian Alps. Built between 1848 and 1854, this pioneering mountain railway spans 41 kilometer...
City of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg
Graz,
Austria
The City of Graz Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg represent Austria's cultural treasures, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The historic centre showcases centuries of architectural evolution, from Gothic to Renaissance an...
Wachau Cultural Landscape
Melk to Krems,
Austria
The Wachau Cultural Landscape, stretching 30 kilometers along the Danube River from Melk to Krems, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. This enchanting valley showcase...
Historic Centre of Vienna
Vienna,
Austria
The Historic Centre of Vienna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001, represents an extraordinary fusion of architectural masterpieces spanning centuries. From the magnificent Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral to the opulent Baroque Hof...
Fertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape
, Austria,
Hungary
The Fertő / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning Austria and Hungary, showcasing 8,000 years of human interaction with nature. This unique cross-border region features Europe's westernmost steppe l...
Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps
, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia,
Switzerland
The Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps represent an extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning six countries. These ancient settlements, built on stilts along lakeshores and wetlands between 5000 and 500 BCE, offer excep...
The Great Spa Towns of Europe
, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, France, Germany, Italy,
United Kingdom
The Great Spa Towns of Europe represent an extraordinary transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning eleven historic spa towns across seven countries: Baden bei Wien (Austria), Spa (Belgium), Františkovy Lázně, Karlovy Vary, a...
Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment)
, Austria, Germany,
Slovakia
The Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment) represents one of history's most remarkable defensive systems, stretching across Austria, Germany, and Slovakia. This UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases the mig...
Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower
Baku,
Azerbaijan
The Walled City of Baku, known as Icherisheher, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that embodies centuries of Azerbaijani history. This ancient fortress enclave features narrow cobblestone streets, medieval architecture, and iconic landma...
Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape
Gobustan,
Azerbaijan
Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located 64 kilometers southwest of Baku, Azerbaijan, preserves over 6,000 ancient rock engravings dating back 40,000 years. This extraordinary archaeological site spans...
Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan's Palace
Sheki,
Azerbaijan
The Historic Centre of Sheki with Khan's Palace in Azerbaijan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases the architectural brilliance of the 18th-century Caucasus. Located at the foot of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, this ancient...
Cultural Landscape of Khinalig People and “Köç Yolu” Transhumance Route
Quba District,
Azerbaijan
Nestled in the rugged mountains of Azerbaijan's Quba District, Khinalig stands as one of Europe's highest and oldest continuously inhabited villages. This ancient settlement, perched at 2,350 meters above sea level, preserves a unique...
Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh
Nesvizh,
Belarus
The Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh represents one of Eastern Europe's most magnificent UNESCO World Heritage sites. This stunning 16th-century castle complex in Belarus showcases Rena...
Mir Castle Complex
Mir,
Belarus
Mir Castle Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Belarus, stands as a magnificent testament to medieval architecture and Eastern European heritage. Built in the early 16th century, this stunning fortress showcases a unique blend of...
Białowieża Forest
, Belarus,
Poland
Białowieża Forest, straddling the border between Belarus and Poland, is Europe's last primeval forest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient woodland, spanning over 141,000 hectares, has remained largely untouched for over 8,...
Struve Geodetic Arc
, Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russian Federation, Sweden,
Ukraine
The Struve Geodetic Arc is an extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning ten countries across Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. This remarkable chain of 265 survey triangulation points stretches over 2,820 kilometers from the Arct...
The Four Lifts on the Canal du Centre and their Environs, La Louvière and Le Roeulx (Hainaut)
Hainaut Province,
Belgium
The Four Lifts on the Canal du Centre represent a magnificent testament to Belgium's industrial heritage. Built between 1888 and 1917 in the Hainaut Province, these four historic hydraulic boat lifts connect La Louvière and Le Roeulx,...
Belfries of Belgium and France
, Belgium,
France
The Belfries of Belgium and France represent a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage collection of 56 bell towers spanning both nations. These medieval and Renaissance architectural marvels served as symbols of civic freedom and municipal p...
Major Town Houses of the Architect Victor Horta (Brussels)
Brussels,
Belgium
The Major Town Houses of the Architect Victor Horta represent the pinnacle of Art Nouveau architecture and are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in Brussels, Belgium, these four stunning townhouses—Hôtel Tassel, H
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Tournai
Tournai,
Belgium
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Tournai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as one of Belgium's most magnificent architectural treasures. Built between the 12th and 13th centuries, this Romanesque-Gothic masterpiece features five distinctive...
Neolithic Flint Mines at Spiennes (Mons)
Spiennes,
Belgium
The Neolithic Flint Mines at Spiennes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Mons, Belgium, represent one of Europe's most extensive and oldest flint mining complexes dating back over 6,000 years. Spanning nearly 100 hectares, these ancien...
Plantin-Moretus House-Workshops-Museum Complex
Antwerp,
Belgium
The Plantin-Moretus House-Workshops-Museum Complex in Antwerp, Belgium, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's only preserved printing workshop and publishing house dating from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Founded by C...
Stoclet House
Brussels,
Belgium
The Stoclet House (Palais Stoclet) in Brussels stands as a masterpiece of early modernist architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann between 1905-1911 for banker and art collector Adolp...
Colonies of Benevolence
, Belgium,
Netherlands
The Colonies of Benevolence, a transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning Belgium and the Netherlands, represents a unique 19th-century social experiment in poverty relief. Founded between 1818 and 1825, these agricultural colon...
Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar
Mostar,
Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Old Bridge Area of Mostar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most iconic landmarks. The magnificent Stari Most (Old Bridge), a masterpiece of Ottoman engineering built in 1566, gracefully arches ove...
Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad
Višegrad,
Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad is a magnificent 16th-century Ottoman masterpiece spanning the Drina River. Designed by the legendary architect Mimar Sinan and commissioned by Grand Vizier Mehmed Paša Sokolović, this...
Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)
, Belgium,
France
The Funerary and Memory Sites of the First World War along the Western Front span across Belgium and France, representing one of history's most poignant commemorative landscapes. These sacred grounds include the Menin Gate Memorial in...
Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards
, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro,
Serbia
The Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards represent an extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia. These remarkable monumental medieval tombstones, dating from the 12th to...
Vjetrenica Cave, Ravno
Ravno,
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Vjetrenica Cave in Ravno, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is one of Europe's most spectacular and biodiverse cave systems, stretching over 7 kilometers with stunning geological formations. Known as the "Wind Cave," it features magnificent stal...
Boyana Church
Sofia,
Bulgaria
Boyana Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site located on the outskirts of Sofia, Bulgaria, is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church renowned for its exceptional frescoes dating from 1259. This architectural masterpiece consists of three b...
Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
Kazanlak,
Bulgaria
The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 4th century BC, representing one of the finest examples of Thracian art and architecture. Located in the Valley of Thracian Kings near Kazanlak, Bulgaria,...
Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
Ivanovo,
Bulgaria
The Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, represent a magnificent medieval monastery complex carved directly into the limestone cliffs along the Rusenski Lom River in northeastern Bulgaria. Dating from the 13th a...
Madara Rider
Madara,
Bulgaria
The Madara Rider, carved into a 100-meter cliff face near Madara, Bulgaria, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe's most remarkable medieval rock reliefs. Dating back to the early 8th century, this majestic sculpture depict...
Ancient City of Nessebar
Nessebar,
Bulgaria
The Ancient City of Nessebar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site perched on a rocky peninsula in the Black Sea, is one of Bulgaria's most treasured historical landmarks. Dating back over 3,000 years, this remarkably preserved town features a...
Pirin National Park
Blagoevgrad Province,
Bulgaria
Pirin National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in the Blagoevgrad Province of southwestern Bulgaria, encompasses over 400 square kilometers of pristine mountain wilderness. Home to the majestic Pirin mountain range with peak...
Srebarna Nature Reserve
Srebarna,
Bulgaria
Srebarna Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northeastern Bulgaria, is a pristine wetland sanctuary covering 600 hectares along the Danube River. Home to over 220 bird species including the rare Dalmatian pelican, this bios...
Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church
Jelling,
Denmark
The Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church represent the birthplace of Denmark as a nation and stand as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in central Jutland, this remarkable complex features two massive burial mounds from the 10th...
Roskilde Cathedral
Roskilde,
Denmark
Roskilde Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, stands as Denmark's premier Gothic masterpiece and the final resting place of 39 Danish monarchs. Built in the 12th-13th centuries, this architectural marvel showcases centur...
Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region
, Czechia,
Germany
The Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning the border between Czechia and Germany, preserves over 800 years of mining heritage that shaped European industrial development. This remarkable cross-bo...
Kronborg Castle
Helsingør,
Denmark
Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Denmark, stands as one of Northern Europe's most magnificent Renaissance castles and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 1420s and immortalized as Elsinore in Shakespeare's Hamlet, this iconic fort...
Ilulissat Icefjord
Ilulissat, Greenland,
Denmark
The Ilulissat Icefjord in Greenland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and scientific significance. Located on the west coast of Greenland, this spectacular icefjord showcases the Sermeq Kujall...
Wadden Sea
, Denmark, Germany,
Netherlands
The Wadden Sea is a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning the coasts of Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, representing one of the world's most important intertidal wetland ecosystems. This unique natural wonder features an ever-chan...
Stevns Klint
Stevns,
Denmark
Stevns Klint is a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site located on Denmark's eastern coast, famous for its dramatic 15-kilometer white chalk cliffs that tell the story of Earth's most significant extinction event. This geological won...
Christiansfeld, a Moravian Church Settlement
Christiansfeld,
Denmark
Christiansfeld, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Denmark, represents an exceptional example of a planned Moravian Church settlement dating back to 1773. This historic town showcases unique urban planning principles with its distinctive...
The par force hunting landscape in North Zealand
North Zealand,
Denmark
The Par Force Hunting Landscape in North Zealand is a UNESCO World Heritage Site representing an extraordinary example of Baroque landscape architecture. Created in the late 17th century under King Christian V, this expansive cultural...
Kujataa Greenland: Norse and Inuit Farming at the Edge of the Ice Cap
Kujalleq, Greenland,
Denmark
Kujataa in southern Greenland represents a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site where Norse Viking settlers and Inuit communities practiced subarctic farming for over a millennium at the edge of the Greenland Ice Cap. This cultural la...
Aasivissuit – Nipisat. Inuit Hunting Ground between Ice and Sea
Qeqqata, Greenland,
Denmark
Aasivissuit – Nipisat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning 4,200 years of Inuit and Paleo-Inuit history in West Greenland's Qeqqata region. This vast cultural landscape between ice cap and sea represents an exceptional testimony...
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Colorado,
United States
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado showcases one of North America's most dramatic geological features—a 2,000-foot deep canyon carved by the Gunnison River over two million years. This stunning natural wonder feat...
Denali National Park
Alaska,
United States
Denali National Park and Preserve, home to North America's tallest peak at 20,310 feet, encompasses six million acres of Alaska's untamed wilderness. This iconic park features diverse ecosystems ranging from boreal forests to alpine tu...
Gates of the Arctic National Park
Alaska,
United States
Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska represents America's ultimate wilderness experience, spanning over 8.4 million acres of pristine Arctic landscape entirely north of the Arctic Circle. This remote national park features no ro...
Glacier Bay National Park
Alaska,
United States
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Southeast Alaska is a breathtaking wilderness spanning 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforests, and pristine coastlines. This UNESCO World Heritage Site s...
Great Basin National Park
Nevada,
United States
Great Basin National Park in Nevada is a hidden gem showcasing dramatic contrasts from ancient bristlecone pines to stunning underground limestone caves. Home to the 13,063-foot Wheeler Peak, the park features the spectacular Lehman Ca...
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Colorado,
United States
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado features the tallest sand dunes in North America, rising over 750 feet against the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This extraordinary landscape showcases massive dune...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Tennessee/North Carolina,
United States
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, straddling the border between Tennessee and North Carolina, is America's most visited national park, welcoming over 13 million visitors annually. This UNESCO World Heritage Site encompasses over 800...
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii,
United States
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, established in 1916, showcases the raw power of nature through active volcanic landscapes on the Big Island of Hawaii. Home to Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa, the world...
Katmai National Park
Alaska,
United States
Katmai National Park in Alaska is a breathtaking wilderness spanning over 4 million acres, renowned for its incredible brown bear population and the iconic Brooks Falls. This pristine sanctuary offers visitors unparalleled opportunitie...
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Texas,
United States
Guadalupe Mountains National Park in West Texas protects the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef, the magnificent Guadalupe Peak (Texas's highest point at 8,751 feet), and over 86,000 acres of stunning desert wilderness. This ru...
Kings Canyon National Park
California,
United States
Kings Canyon National Park, nestled in the southern Sierra Nevada of California, is home to some of North America's most dramatic landscapes. The park features towering granite cliffs, ancient giant sequoia groves, and the impressive K...
Lake Clark National Park
Alaska,
United States
Lake Clark National Park in Alaska is a pristine wilderness spanning over 4 million acres of untamed beauty. This remote park features stunning turquoise lakes, active volcanoes including Mount Redoubt and Mount Iliamna, dramatic coast...
New River Gorge National Park
West Virginia,
United States
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia is America's newest national park, designated in 2020. Spanning over 70,000 acres, it showcases one of the oldest rivers on the continent cutting through the Appalachian Mount...