Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape
Remains of a silver mining community that operated for centuries, important in international trade.
Gyeongju Historic Areas
Ruins of the capital of the ancient Silla dynasty, rich in Buddhist artworks and architecture.
Ilulissat Icefjord
A fjord in Greenland where a very active glacier called Sermeq Kujalleq calves enormous icebergs into the sea: a breathtaking sight.
Canal du Midi
A 360-km canal plus locks, tunnels and bridges: a 17th-century feat of engineering.
Chaco Culture
Well-preserved prehistoric architecture that also demonstrates ancient Puebloans’ knowledge of astronomy.
Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area
Two early temple complexes that include the oldest wooden structures in the world.
Durmitor National Park
An area of dramatic mountainous scenery, dense forests, glacial lakes and deep canyons.
Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán
A vibrant Spanish colonial city and an ancient pre-Columbian city.
Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor
A beautiful area around the Bay of Kotor with authentic, well-preserved architecture.
Olympic National Park
A large and beautiful park containing mountains, old-growth forests, temperate rainforests and beaches.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A large protected area of great scenic beauty and species diversity.
Historic Fortified Town of Campeche
A colorful Spanish colonial town surrounded by fortifications.
K’gari (Fraser Island)
A unique island of sand dunes and rainforest.
Byblos
Ruins of many layers of civilizations and the birthplace of the Phoenician alphabet.
Baalbek
An astoundingly large and well-preserved Roman temple complex.
Kunya-Urgench
Ruins of the capital of the ancient state of Khorezm and a major stop on the medieval Silk Road.
Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims
Three medieval structures central to the history of Christianity and coronations in France.
Wadi Rum Protected Area
A desert landscape known for its beauty as well as its archeological importance.
Archaeological Site of Mystras
Atmospheric ruins of a complete Late Byzantine city.
Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d’Alliance in Nancy
Three elegant 18th-century city plazas.
Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau
Two exceptional examples of Catalan Art Nouveau architecture in Barcelona designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner.
Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato
A region of northern Italy representing excellence in winegrowing and winemaking.
Ancient City of Qalhat
The ruins of a major trade-route city of the Kingdom of Hormuz.
Villa Adriana (Tivoli)
A lavish retreat built for Roman emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century.
Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaíno
Two Baja California lagoons used by gray whales for giving birth and mating.
Villa Romana del Casale
The ruins of a Roman villa with remarkably well-preserved mosaics.
The Historic Centre of Guimarães
A charming medieval city center, considered the birthplace of Portuguese nationhood.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
An area of astounding biodiversity, best known for its mountain gorilla population.
Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture
Viniculture in a hostile environment made possible through human ingenuity.
Monuments of Oviedo and the Kingdom of Asturias
Six buildings that are unique to the short-lived Asturian monarchy.
Taputapuātea
An ancient site of great historical and cultural significance to indigenous Polynesians.
Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain
Some of the earliest art by the earliest humans.
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
The largest and earliest pre-Columbian city in North America.
Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento
A well-preserved colonial city that reflects both Spanish and Portuguese influences.
Historic Centre of Puebla
An intact Renaissance city full of Spanish-colonial baroque architecture.
West Norwegian Fjords – Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord
The world’s largest and deepest fjords, and breathtakingly beautiful.