Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
Caves, temples and sculptures that represent a unique testimony to the 6th-9th-century Pallavas civilization.
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
Artworks spanning thousands of years and depicting animals, people, rituals etc. related to the culture of local indigenous groups.
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Twin sites with the remains of remarkable pre-Mughal architecture in Gujarat: mosques, tombs, stepwells and more.
Town of Luang Prabang
Former capital city with an interesting fusion of traditional Lao architecture with European colonial styles.
The Ancient Town of Si Thep and its Associated Dvaravati Monuments
Remains of a town and other monuments dating to the Dvaravati Empire, origin of the Si Thep School of Art.
Hierapolis-Pamukkale
A Greco-Roman spa town and the enormous calcium terraces, waterfalls, basins and pools where it is located.
Baroque Churches of the Philippines
Four churches built in a uniquely Filipino form of Baroque architecture.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
An area of extraordinary natural beauty with distinctive karst formations and cave ecosystems.
Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley
Archeological sites showing evidence of 1.83 million years of continuous hominid habitation.
Temple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk, Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura
A group of 6th-7th-century Hindu temples where the capital of the Chenla Empire once stood.
Temple of Preah Vihear
An 11th-century Hindu temple complex in an isolated and dramatic location, with remarkably well-preserved architecture and art.
Koh Ker: Archaeological Site of Ancient Lingapura or Chok Gargyar
10th-century temples from a short-lived capital city, origin of the Koh Ker style of sculpture.
Prambanan Temple Compounds
A 9th-century complex of hundreds of Hindu and Buddhist temples with stone carvings that are masterpieces of Siva art.
Chitwan National Park
A beautiful subtropical nature reserve that is home to hundreds of species, including endangered animals like the Bengal tiger and the one-horned rhinoceros.
Agra Fort
A stunning example of Mughal architecture in the form of a fortress containing palaces, audience halls and mosques.
Ajanta Caves
Thirty ancient caves carved into a cliff wall, many of them filled with Buddhist paintings and sculpture.
Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple
Five cave temples decorated with Buddhist paintings and sculpture, a place of pilgrimage for 2000 years.
City of Safranbolu
A medieval caravan stop on the Silk Road that contains many examples of traditional Ottoman architecture.
Group of Monuments at Hampi
Hundreds of ruins of temples and other structures of the vanished Vijayanagara kingdom.
Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments
Peter the Great’s planned city of stunning Baroque architecture.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)
A busy 19th-century Gothic Revival train station in Mumbai that blends Victorian and Indian influences.
Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex
A mosque complex representing the height of Ottoman architectural achievement.
Taj Mahal
The most famous monument in India, a landmark of Mughal-era architecture and a symbol of eternal love.
Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca
Two colonial-era towns where cultural exchange has created unique townscapes and local culture.
Kulangsu, a Historic International Settlement
An 18-century commercial port where foreign and Chinese influences mixed and intertwined, especially evident in the unique range of architecture.
Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island
Four islands with subtropical rainforests that support a range of endemic species.
The Great Wall
An ancient and audacious architectural marvel over 12,000 miles long.
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.
Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area
Two early temple complexes that include the oldest wooden structures in the world.
Kunya-Urgench
Ruins of the capital of the ancient state of Khorezm and a major stop on the medieval Silk Road.
Historic City of Ahmedabad
A medieval walled city of unique gated communities and many architectural monuments in a mix of styles.
Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
Mountain villages with unique traditional farmhouses where silkworms were cultivated.
Jongmyo Shrine
A Confucian shrine housing the spirit tablets of Korean royal ancestors.
Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
An unfinished mausoleum and mosque that allows an understanding of Timurid construction methods.
Itchan Kala
An excellent illustration of the traditions of Islamic architecture in Central Asia.