Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
A 16th-century tomb within a complex of tombs, the first garden tomb and the inspiration for the Taj Mahal.
Ephesus
An ancient port city with ruins from the Greek, Roman and early Christian periods.
Shrines and Temples of Nikko
A complex of ornate and colorful religious buildings in a lovely forest setting.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)
A UNESCO site for its symbolism and the hope it represents.
Fortress of Suomenlinna
An important example of military fortress architecture on a group of islands off Helsinki.
Great Living Chola Temples
Three outstanding 11th-12th-century temples covered with carvings depicting elements of Hindu mythology.
Maya Site of Copan
Once the capital of a vast Mayan kingdom, now a large complex containing beautiful ruins of altars and stelae.
The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera
More than 1000 cave dwellings, churches and other rock-cut structures going back centuries.
Brú na Bóinne – Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne
The largest concentration of prehistoric Neolithic tombs in Europe.
Pilgrimage Church of Wies
A magnificent rococo church with a legend that draws the faithful to visit.
The Porticoes of Bologna
An architectural element that, over centuries, has become an integral part of life in Bologna and around the world.
Episcopal City of Albi
A small city with a rich collection of Medieval and Renaissance architecture.
Old City of Acre
An ancient walled city where Ottoman structures were built on top of a Crusader-era fortress.
Upper Middle Rhine Valley
A beautiful portion of the Rhine River with centuries of history evident in its vineyards, castles and villages.
Würzburg Residence with the Court Gardens and Residence Square
A magnificent 18th-century baroque palace and accompanying garden.
Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Hanoi
The remains of what was the center of political power in Vietnam for over a thousand years.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Stunning waterfalls and lakes formed by natural tufa barriers.
Socotra Archipelago
Four Indian Ocean islands with extraordinary biodiversity and distinct endemic species.
Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra
Three national parks that protect a wide range of endemic flora and fauna, including endangered species.
Kyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
An Orthodox Christian cathedral and monastery dating back to the 11th century.
Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park
A 17th-century British fort built by imported African slaves to defend St. Kitts against the French.
Berlin Modernism Housing Estates
Apartment complexes designed in the early 20th century to improve living conditions for low-income families.
Medieval Town of Toruń
An intact 13th-century Old Town and New Town – the former was a trading hub, the latter a craft center – plus a Teutonic castle ruin.
Strasbourg, Grande-Île and Neustadt
Two districts, one exemplifying medieval cities, the other a model of modern city planning.
Robben Island
A former prison; now a symbol of resistance to and, ultimately, triumph over South Africa’s apartheid system.
Town of Bamberg
A beautifully intact medieval city center with over 1000 historic buildings as well as an early example of urban farming.
Masada
A 2000-year-old desert palace complex with a dramatic story of Jewish resistance against Roman rule.
Derwent Valley Mills
A series of early cotton mills that represent the birth of the factory system at the start of the Industrial Revolution.
Kaziranga National Park
A riverine wildlife refuge that is home to many rare and threatened species, including the one-horned rhinoceros.
Redwood National and State Parks
Four nature reserves that combine to protect the oldest and tallest trees in the world.
Historic City of Ayutthaya
A 14th-18th century city that served as a seat of the Siamese royal court and whose art and architecture show international influences.
Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
A living cultural landscape that has endured for 2000 years.
Fatehpur Sikri
An ancient city that is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture.
Abbey of St. Gall
An 8th-century monastery with a beautiful Baroque cathedral and an ancient library.
Kilimanjaro National Park
A spectacular nature preserve centered around Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa.
Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
A charming and well-preserved colonial fortified city in Sri Lanka.