Germany has more than 50 sites with the World Heritage designation. UNESCO began the World Heritage List in 1978. It includes over 1,100 sites—from the Acropolis in Athens to the Great Wall of ...

The annual session of the World Heritage Committee is a crucial period for the Convention, and we are grateful to Germany for hosting us this year. The 39th session of the Committee is taking place as ...

Contributions to UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre—made by individuals like you—are used for projects implemented by experts to protect World Heritage sites around the world. It is available in English, ...

There are 1,223 UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the globe, from the Great Pyramids of Giza to Easter Island to Independence Hall in Philadelphia. These landmarks have cultural, historical or ...

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 ...

Bethlehem’s Moravian settlements became the 26th UNESCO World Heritage ... Herrnhut, Germany; and Christiansfeld, Denmark, as a single World Heritage Site representing the Moravian Church ...

Locations deemed World Heritage sites are of "outstanding universal value to humanity" and should be "protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy," according to Unesco. The ...

In 1984, UNESCO (the United Nations Educational ... Four decades later, Spain has become the fifth country with the most ...

More than 40,000 hexagonal columns shape the mystical landscape at Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. The Roman Empire’s largest amphitheater set ...

Officials have installed timers on the toilets at this Unesco World Heritage Site to move things along. Pardon the unintentional pun. A video about the restrooms even made some Chinese newscasts ...

Ahmadabad and Jaipur, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, showcase India's rich cultural heritage. Established in 1411 and 1727 respectively, these cities boast unique architectural marvels ...