Romania is one of Europe’s most fascinating and underrated countries. It’s home to beautiful scenery, friendly people, and intruiging history stretching back to the Roman Empire. There are eight World Heritage Sites in Romania, and all eight are definitely among the best places to visit in Romania. One of our favourites was definitely the Fortified … Read more
Europe is home to some of the world’s most amazing castles. So it’s not surprising that some of the best World Heritage castles are in Europe. Located in every part of the continent, these beautiful UNESCO listed castles are as impressive as they are varied. There are so many that it’s hard to decide on … Read more
There’s a surprising number of vineyard World Heritage Sites. As lovers of wine, we’ve really enjoyed visiting the different UNESCO site vineyards. It’s interesting how much variety there is here: some famous spots, and some hidden gems as well. Read on for our guide to the best World Heritage vineyards. Champagne, France Our journey through … Read more
London is home to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its UNESCO sites are an interesting mix of historic buildings and unusual spots, too. Read on for our guide to the World Heritage Sites in London. Westminster Palace & Abbey – World Heritage Site Westminster Palace and Westminster Abbey are London’s most famous World Heritage Site. … 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 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
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