Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Primeval forests of European beech trees that survived the last Ice Age and then spread across Europe, now protected in 93 locations across 18 countries.
Struve Geodetic Arc
A chain of survey points from Norway to Ukraine set up in the 19th century to study the curvature of the Earth.
Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region
Of importance in terms of historical architecture and art, especially in churches, as well as for the unique ecosystem of the lake.
Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek
A huge trans-national site, significant in terms of geological processes, ecological zones, biodiversity and beauty.
Mosi-oa-Tunya/Victoria Falls
A huge and exceedingly beautiful waterfall on the Zambezi River.
The Great Spa Towns of Europe
Towns in seven countries where an early tourism industry thrived around natural hot springs.
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
Spectacular scenery and a showcase for the importance of international cooperation in protecting our planet’s wilderness.
Colonies of Benevolence
A utopian experiment in reducing urban poverty by building planned agrarian communities.