How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites have you visited? Els Slots, the founder of the website World Heritage Sites, has been to 991 of the 1248 sites listed by UNESCO. Her fascination with these ...

The United States is withdrawing from UNESCO, effective at the end of 2026. UNESCO is a longstanding organization formed on the heels of World War II with goals of global peace and security. Several ...

A host of new sites have just been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List — a collection encompassing over 1,000 of the world’s most spectacular cultural heritage sites. With the new additions ranging ...

Think UNESCO sites are only in faraway countries or boring history books? Some of the most amazing places are right here in Maharashtra. You’ll find huge caves that were carved out by hand and even a ...

The Taj Mahal, a shimmering white marble mausoleum commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1632 for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, stands as an eternal symbol of love and Mughal architectural brilliance ...

There are 1,248 locations on the World Heritage List, from ancient cities to natural wonders. Visiting them is growing in popularity, as more travelers seek cultural immersion over sightseeing. A ...