Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns
Two sets of ruins from the Mycenaean civilization in the Peloponnese, which preceded the Ancient Greeks.
Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex
A mosque complex representing the height of Ottoman architectural achievement.
Prehistoric Sites of Talayotic Menorca
Numerous archeological sites with dry-stone structures dating to the Bronze Age and Late Iron Age.
Megalithic Temples of Malta
Seven impressive stone structures used for ritual purposes during the Bronze Age.
Palmeral of Elche
An extraordinary palm grove dating to the Arab period in Spain.
Archaeological Site of Mystras
Atmospheric ruins of a complete Late Byzantine city.
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.
Villa Adriana (Tivoli)
A lavish retreat built for Roman emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century.
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.
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.
Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain
Some of the earliest art by the earliest humans.
Historic Walled Town of Cuenca
A medieval fortress town in a dramatic location, perched on cliffs.
Archaeological Site of Delphi
An important religious site for ancient Greeks, who considered it the center of the world.
Piazza del Duomo, Pisa
Four masterpieces of Pisan Romanesque architecture, including the world-famous Leaning Tower.
The Great Spa Towns of Europe
Towns in seven countries where an early tourism industry thrived around natural hot springs.
The Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus
Ruins of an ancient place of healing, with a huge and still intact Greek theater.
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga
An exquisite example of Portuguese Baroque architecture expressing a spiritual journey.
Acropolis, Athens
The most famous remnant of ancient Greece, standing high above the city of Athens.
Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville
Three properties that are central to the history of Spain’s “Golden Age.”
Residences of the Royal House of Savoy
A series of palaces and estates in and around Turin that exemplify baroque architecture.
Royal Building of Mafra
One of the most impressive baroque structures in all of Portugal.
Ephesus
An ancient port city with ruins from the Greek, Roman and early Christian periods.
Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica
A city with the traces of three thousand years of civilization.
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.
Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroísmo
An important port in the busy shipping routes between Europe, the Americas and Africa from the 15th-19th centuries.
The Porticoes of Bologna
An architectural element that, over centuries, has become an integral part of life in Bologna and around the world.
The Trulli of Alberobello
Picturesque whitewashed houses with conical roofs, built using age-old dry-stone techniques.
The Caliphate City of Medina Azahara
Ruins of a 10th-century fortified Umayyad city.
Antequera Dolmens Site
Megalithic tombs and the natural features that align with them.
Doñana National Park
A protected natural wilderness area that is essential for birds migrating between Africa and Europe and for other species.
Archaeological Area of Agrigento
An exceptional collection of ancient Greek temples dating to the 5th century BC.
Le Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene
A uniquely beautiful landscape of hills and valleys, with vineyards and wineries producing world-famous Prosecco wines.
San Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titano
The world’s oldest republic, a tiny surviving city-state on a mountain surrounded by Italy.