More than 40,000 hexagonal columns shape the mystical landscape at Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986 ... statues—some soaring 16 feet—visually ...

What Is UNESCO World Heritage? From masterpieces of creative genius to beautiful natural landscapes, these sites reveal the most compelling chapters of Earth's history. Pollution threatens some of ...

As we mark World Heritage Day, here are some of the more unusual – and thought-provoking – sites on the World Heritage ...

Malta is an archipelago in the Mediterranean between Sicily and North Africa. Its must-sees include the Blue Lagoon, Mdina, ...

Here are some of the heritage sites prioritised by the WMF in 2025 ... Both Maijishan and Yungang are designated as World Heritage Sites, and are increasingly threatened by the impact of mass tourism.

The Everglades National Park in Florida was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. The park is home to a diverse range of plants and animals, including many threatened species ...

From touring the Skocjan Caves to admiring the works of Joze Plecnik in the capital, Robin McKelvie explores five wondrous natural and cultural sites across Slovenia ...

the application of these tools in these sites clearly helped managers effectively deal with some of their major management challenges. It is in this spirit that we heartily welcome the Enhancing Our ...

Locations deemed World Heritage sites are of "outstanding universal value to humanity" and should be "protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy," according to Unesco. The ...

Inscription on the List of World Heritage in Danger is not perceived in the same way by all parties concerned. Some countries apply for the inscription of a site to focus international attention on ...