There are eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka. And there’s some great variety here – ancient ruins, important religious sites, beautiful scenery. So read on for our guide to the World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka! Sacred City of Anuradhapura World Heritage Site The Sacred City of Anuradhapura is an important Buddhist site … Read more
Although most people have heard of the UNESCO World Heritage List, not many people actually know about the process behind it. How are sites selected? How are they maintained? Who pays for it? All of your World Heritage site questions are answered below, so read on for our world heritage question and answer series! What … Read more
Tuscany is one of Italy’s most famous regions. Heart of the Renaissance, it’s renowned for incredible landscapes, rich food, and delicate wine. But there’s also seven amazing Tuscany World Heritage sites! So if you’re curious to know more about Tuscany historical sites, then read on for our guide to the World Heritage sites in Tuscany. … Read more
There are many famous landmarks in Denmark: Lego, vikings, gorgeous Copenhagen and the Little Mermaid. But there’s also ten Denmark World Heritage sites, including three in Greenland. There’s an interesting mix of nature, modern and ancient history, so read on for our guide to all World Heritage sites in Denmark! Christiansfeld, a Moravian Church Settlement … Read more
When most people think of Sicily, they think of red wine, olives, and The Godfather. But did you know there are seven UNESCO sites in Sicily? From the awe-inspiring Mount Etna, to the incredible Roman history of Villa Romana del Casale, to the surprising architecture of bustling Palermo. Read on for our guide to Sicily’s … Read more
There are three World Heritage sites in Malta. A fascinating blend of prehistoric temples and Renaissance architecture, these historical places in Malta are all extremely impressive. Let’s get started, with the three UNESCO sites in Malta. Megalithic Temples of Malta – World Heritage Site The first of our UNESCO Malta sites is a group of … Read more
April 18th is World Heritage Day for 2018, and we’re celebrating with our top five favourite World Heritage sites from the last 12 months. This was an extremely tough post to write, as we’ve visited nearly 200 sites in the past year! But we’ve tried to pick out some of the more hidden secrets of … Read more
One of the best things about visiting World Heritage Sites is discovering new styles of art, design and architecture, and one of my favourite discoveries has been the Catalan Modernism style. This unique style of architecture, centred on Catalonia in north-eastern Spain, is closely related to art nouveau and dates from the early 20th century. It’s also called Catalan … Read more
In late 2017, our World Heritage Journey had the opportunity to visit the eight World Heritage sites in eastern Czechia (as it’s sometimes known these days, though still officially the Czech Republic). It’s amazing that there’s so many World Heritage sites in such a small area. These World Heritage sites are all quite varied, with … Read more
Martin Luther (1483-1546) was a German priest, theology professor, and monk. By starting the Reformation in the early 16th century and founding Protestantism (or Lutheranism), Luther’s influence on the modern Christian church is almost beyond compare. There are two fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites in Germany that largely or partly feature Martin Luther – read … Read more