Rajasthan in western India is home to four World Heritage Sites. It’s also one of India’s most visited and beautiful regions. There’s a great deal of variety in the UNESCO sites of Rajasthan, from dense cities to gorgeous Mughal palaces. So read on, for our guide to the World Heritage Sites in Rajasthan! Hill Forts … Read more
Beijing is a magnificent place to visit. One of the world’s most exciting and interesting cities, Beijing boasts a whopping seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From prehistoric humans, to ancient and modern Chinese culture, the UNESCO sites in Beijing are both varied and inspiring. Read on for our guide to the seven World Heritage Sites … Read more
It’s not every day you get to stay in a World Heritage Site. As of March 2020, we’ve visited over 500 World Heritage Sites, but aside from large cities where the entire downtown is part of a World Heritage Site, we’ve only ever stayed in one: Haeinsa Temple. So what is Haeinsa Temple? Where is … Read more
The World Heritage Sites of the South West USA are absolutely fantastic. There’s such a great mixture of UNESCO sites here: incredible nature, fascinating culture, and some modern works thrown in as well. It’s a great example of how broad World Heritage Sites can be, as you’ve got some of the world’s most famous locations … Read more
On our Journey, I’ve found myself really enjoying industrial World Heritage Sites. Although it’s not something I’d ever really considered, the World Heritage List has many factories, mills, mines, and company towns. There’s a lot to explore here, so let’s get into it: the best Industrial World Heritage Sites! Völklingen Ironworks, Germany – World Heritage … Read more
The UNESCO World Heritage List contains many gardens. Are you wondering which are the best UNESCO gardens? These are our favourite UNESCO World Heritage gardens: an interesting mix of Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Botanical. Classical Gardens of Suzhou – World Heritage Site, China This World Heritage site covers a series of nine Chinese gardens, located … Read more
The amazing city of Mumbai is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From ancient Buddhist temples to Victorian-era colonial buildings, the World Heritage Sites in Mumbai are an interesting and varied bunch. To find out more about the UNESCO Sites in Mumbai, read on for our guide! Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of … Read more
The 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee has just wrapped up in Baku, Azerbaijan. And it’s big news for us: a whopping 29 new World Heritage Sites for 2019. That’s far more than previous years, and you have to go back to 2004 to find a more prolific session of the WHC. Read on … Read more
The world was shocked earlier this year as the treasured Notre-Dame catheral in Paris went up in flames. Notre-Dame in Paris was a key component of the Paris World Heritage Site: Banks of the Seine, and visiting is currently out of the question. But if you’re interested in seeing French Gothic cathedrals, there are several … Read more
The incredible and chaotic city of Delhi, capital of India, is home to three World Heritage Sites. These three sites are all from the Mughal era of Indian history, and all three are among the most famous monuments in Delhi. Read on then, for our guide to the World Heritage Sites in Delhi! Humayun’s Tomb, … Read more