What is Machu Picchu? An explanation of its World Heritage designation, highlights, and access.
Ito Machu Picchu in Peru is located at an altitude of 2,430m...
List of World Heritage Sites of Cultural Heritage
What is the Ayutthaya World Heritage Site? We explain the reasons for its registration as a World Heritage Site, its historical sites, and how to access them.
The reasons why the ancient Thai capital of Ayutthaya was registered as a World Heritage Site, including its prang and temples...
What are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Budapest? A guide to the highlights of the Danube Riverbanks, Buda Castle, and Andrássy Avenue.
Budapest's Danube River banks, Buda Castle district, and Andrássy Avenue are designated as World Heritage Sites...
What are the Rock Art Sites of Alta? Explanation of the reasons for its World Heritage designation, how to visit, and access information.
The reason why the Alta Rock Art in Norway was registered as a World Heritage Site, prehistoric times...
What is the city of Quito? An explanation of the reasons for its World Heritage designation, the highlights of the old town, and how to get there.
The reason why the city of Quito in Ecuador was registered as a World Heritage Site: Colonial...
What is Assisi? An explanation of the World Heritage site, the Basilica of San Francesco, its highlights, and how to get there.
The reason Assisi was registered as a World Heritage Site: Saint Francis and Saint Joseph...
What is Himeji Castle? An explanation of its World Heritage designation, its highlights, and how to access it.
The reasons why Himeji Castle was registered as a World Heritage Site, the origin of its nickname "White Heron Castle," the main keep, and the Nishinomaru area...
What is Gorée Island? An explanation of its World Heritage designation, the House of Slaves, and how to access it.
The reasons why Gorée Island in Senegal was designated a World Heritage Site, its history as a slave trade site, ...
What is Piazza del Duomo in Pisa? An explanation of the Leaning Tower, a World Heritage Site, its reasons for registration, and how to get there.
The reason why Piazza del Duomo in Pisa was registered as a World Heritage Site, the history of the Leaning Tower, and more...
What are the shrines and temples of Nikko? An explanation of the reasons for their World Heritage designation, Toshogu Shrine, and access.
The reasons why Nikko's shrines and temples were registered as a World Heritage Site, and the highlights centered around Toshogu Shrine...
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