Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are 1,199 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and just 25 are in the United States. Some are areas of natural beauty, while others ...

As the world celebrates the 26 new UNESCO World Heritage sites inscribed in 2025, travelers now have a curated list of geologic and historic wonders to prioritize for 2026. Whether you’re drawn to the ...

UNESCO has added 12 new Global Geoparks for 2026, with standout new sites in China, Japan and Malaysia. Here’s what ...

The two Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel and the Sanctuary of Isis at Philae are the most illustrious of the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae (Egypt), listed as World Heritage since 1979.

UNESCO recently announced new additions to its list of World Heritage Sites. From a white sand cliff in Denmark to a coastal region in West Africa, the list includes stunning and important ...

Europe's most important industrial landmarks between May and November for a show that takes advantage of the former ironworks' sprawling spaces and aura of abandonment.

The World Heritage Site designation isn't guaranteed. But one day, Mount Washington could have the same status as the Great ...

Thanks to the continued support of the Government of Flanders (Belgium), the World Heritage Online Map Platform has evolved into the UNESCO Sites Navigator, a dynamic geospatial platform now covering ...

UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee has wrapped up its deliberations related to sites that are in danger and began adding new sites on Saturday to its prestigious World Heritage List. Sites in Ukraine — ...

Art is a vital force for hope and resilience, but it requires protected freedoms and supported livelihoods to flourish.

A collection of tombs from Korea’s ancient Gaya confederacy, a Viking age ring fortress in Denmark, an ancient Thai town and a 2,000-year-old earthworks in Ohio are among the contenders for ...