Top 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Everyone Should Know About
UNESCO is short for the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization and is dedicated to preserving sites of cultural significance worldwide.
Mount Fuji was designated a World Heritage Site in 2013. This iconic Japanese mountain has been a source of artistic inspiration since the 11th century.
Through to the fourteenth century and added to the World Heritage Site list in 1987, the Great Wall of China is often cited as one of the only man-made structures that can be seen from space.
The Taj Mahal was constructed from 1638-1644 in memory of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s favorite wife. It is one of the most iconic World Heritage Site locations.
The walled city of Jaipur was founded in northwestern India in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II and is considered a prime example of city planning that combines Western methods with Hindu concepts.
The Ha Long Bay World Heritage Site consists of 1,600 islands and inlets that form a spectacular landscape of naturally occurring limestone pillars. It was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1994.
The Pyramids of Giza have been recognized throughout time for their majesty. Built around 2550 BC, the Pyramids at Giza were considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World in ancient times.
Serengeti National Park is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including the annual migration of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, gazelles, and zebras.
Lake Nakuru is part of a three-lake system in the Great Rift Valley that’s home to 13 globally threatened bird species. The Great Rift Valley Lake System was designated as a World Heritage Site in 2011.