UNESCO is a non-profit intergovernmental organization. Contributions to UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre—made by individuals like you—are used for projects implemented by experts to protect World ...

To date, this provision of the Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention has been applied twice. The ancient Citadel and surrounding cultural landscape of the ...

Architect Joze Plecnik had a major influence on Ljubljana’s cityscape (Getty) This newest Slovenian Unesco world heritage site was added as recently as 2021. It focuses on the capital city of ...

Today, there are more than 1,000 sites throughout the world that are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites, and 22 of them are located within the United States. These wonders range from iconic ...

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 ...

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taj Mahal continues to captivate visitors with its timeless beauty, drawing ...

In today’s interconnected world, it is also one of our most powerful resources to transform societies and renew ideas. It is UNESCO’s role to provide the tools and skills we need to make the most of ...

UNESCO seeks to enhance the capacities of Member States in prevention, mitigation, and recovery from the loss of heritage and cultural diversity in emergency situations. This involves promoting the ...

As flames from a deadly wildfire approached within kilometers of South Korea's historic and storied Hahoe Village, ...

The Pilgrimage Church of Wies (German: Wieskirche) is a rococo church near Steingaden and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here's why the visit is worthwhile. Ceiling fresco of the Wieskirche by ...

Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs in Telangana’s Narayanpet district, dating back 3,500 to 4,000 years, have been added to India’s Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The 80-acre site ...