World Heritage facts

Castel del Monte in Italy became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

Source: Wikipedia: Castel del Monte, Apulia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q215897 (CC0)

Amalfi Coast in Italy became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Source: Wikipedia: Amalfi Coast (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q212214 (CC0)

Solovetsky Islands in Russia became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.

Source: Wikipedia: Solovetsky Islands (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q205711 (CC0)

Wartburg in Germany became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

Source: Wikipedia: Wartburg (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q151545 (CC0)

Museum Island in Germany became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

Source: Wikipedia: Museum Island (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q151963 (CC0)

Zabid in Yemen became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.

Source: Wikipedia: Zabid (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q138986 (CC0)

Liberty Island in United States became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

Source: Wikipedia: Liberty Island (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q319821 (CC0)

Wachau in Austria became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

Source: Wikipedia: Wachau (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q192201 (CC0)

Jiuzhaigou Valley in People's Republic of China became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990.

Source: Wikipedia: Jiuzhaigou (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q4111 (CC0)

Kasubi Tombs in Uganda became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.

Source: Wikipedia: Kasubi Tombs (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q309426 (CC0)

Beemster in Netherlands became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

Source: Wikipedia: Beemster (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q9900 (CC0)

Canaima National Park in Venezuela became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.

Source: Wikipedia: Canaima National Park (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1244337 (CC0)

Speyer Cathedral in Germany became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.

Source: Wikipedia: Speyer Cathedral (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q22720 (CC0)

Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.

Source: Wikipedia: Polonnaruwa (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q394443 (CC0)

Kahuzi-Biéga National Park in Democratic Republic of the Congo became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.

Source: Wikipedia: Kahuzi-Biéga National Park (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q457324 (CC0)

Copán in Honduras became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.

Source: Wikipedia: Copán (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q214827 (CC0)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in India became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.

Source: Wikipedia: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q235884 (CC0)

Elephanta Caves in India became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Source: Wikipedia: Elephanta Caves (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q649384 (CC0)

Kronborg Castle in Denmark became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

Source: Wikipedia: Kronborg (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q189358 (CC0)

Simien Mountains National Park in Ethiopia became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978.

Source: Wikipedia: Simien Mountains National Park (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q504315 (CC0)

Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park in Central African Republic became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.

Source: Wikipedia: Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q503835 (CC0)

Tomb of Askia in Mali became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.

Source: Wikipedia: Tomb of Askia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q503823 (CC0)

Tadrart Acacus in Libya became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.

Source: Wikipedia: Acacus Mountains (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q308807 (CC0)

Stone Town in Tanzania became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

Source: Wikipedia: Stone Town (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q844417 (CC0)

Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.

Source: Wikipedia: Selous Game Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q2268839 (CC0)

Olympic National Park in United States became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.

Source: Wikipedia: Olympic National Park (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q372093 (CC0)

Sanchi in India became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989.

Source: Wikipedia: Sanchi Stupa (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q181123 (CC0)

Konark Sun Temple in India became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

Source: Wikipedia: Konark Sun Temple (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q752091 (CC0)

Wulingyuan in People's Republic of China became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.

Source: Wikipedia: Wulingyuan (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q4187 (CC0)

Djemila in Algeria became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.

Source: Wikipedia: Djémila (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q457362 (CC0)

Santa Maria delle Grazie in Italy became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.

Source: Wikipedia: Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q244952 (CC0)

Wuyi Mountains in People's Republic of China became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

Source: Wikipedia: Wuyi Mountains (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q207692 (CC0)

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in United States became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Source: Wikipedia: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q205952 (CC0)

Cidade Velha in Cape Verde became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009.

Source: Wikipedia: Cidade Velha (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q464913 (CC0)

Garajonay National Park in Spain became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.

Source: Wikipedia: Garajonay National Park (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q464942 (CC0)

Suomenlinna in Finland became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.

Source: Wikipedia: Suomenlinna (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q1292442 (CC0)

Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra in Indonesia became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.

Source: Wikipedia: Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q4521 (CC0)

Mystras in Greece became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989.

Source: Wikipedia: Mystras (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q19053 (CC0)

Mỹ Sơn in Vietnam became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

Source: Wikipedia: Mỹ Sơn archaeological site (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q391406 (CC0)

Mammoth Cave National Park in United States became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.

Source: Wikipedia: Mammoth Cave National Park (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q242681 (CC0)

Jerónimos Monastery in Portugal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

Source: Wikipedia: Jerónimos Monastery (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q272781 (CC0)

Shirakami-Sanchi in Japan became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.

Source: Wikipedia: Shirakami-Sanchi (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q501638 (CC0)

Wood Buffalo National Park in Canada became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

Source: Wikipedia: Wood Buffalo National Park (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q391338 (CC0)

Volubilis in Morocco and Roman Empire became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Source: Wikipedia: Volubilis (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q391215 (CC0)

St Kilda in United Kingdom became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.

Source: Wikipedia: St Kilda, Scotland (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q166479 (CC0)

Tsodilo in Botswana became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.

Source: Wikipedia: Tsodilo (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q214007 (CC0)

Soltaniyeh in Iran became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.

Source: Wikipedia: Soltaniyeh (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q4531 (CC0)

Hadrian's Villa in Italy became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

Source: Wikipedia: Hadrian's Villa (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q272777 (CC0)

Chan Chan in Peru became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.

Source: Wikipedia: Chan Chan (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q277540 (CC0)

Anjar in Lebanon became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

Source: Wikipedia: Anjar, Lebanon (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q60977 (CC0)

Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty in Vietnam became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.

Source: Wikipedia: Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q190060 (CC0)

Ujung Kulon National Park in Indonesia became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.

Source: Wikipedia: Ujung Kulon National Park (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q4522 (CC0)

Vredefort crater in South Africa became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.

Source: Wikipedia: Vredefort impact structure (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q330095 (CC0)

Taï National Park in Ivory Coast became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.

Source: Wikipedia: Taï National Park (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q328577 (CC0)

Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.

Source: Wikipedia: Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q210055 (CC0)

Henderson Island in United Kingdom became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.

Source: Wikipedia: Henderson Island (Pitcairn Islands) (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q379759 (CC0)

Pirin National Park in Bulgaria became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

Source: Wikipedia: Pirin National Park (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q651314 (CC0)

Antonine Wall in United Kingdom became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Source: Wikipedia: Antonine Wall (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q210957 (CC0)

Hollókő in Hungary became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Source: Wikipedia: Hollókő (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q622865 (CC0)

Rocas Atoll in Brazil became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.

Source: Wikipedia: Rocas Atoll (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Data: Wikidata Q241074 (CC0)