The "Chateau and Estate of Chambord", which was previously inscribed on the World Heritage List, is part of the "Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes".

World Heritage Sites are landmarks and areas with legal protection under an international treaty administered by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, or scientific significance. The sites are …

This is an alphabetically ordered list of World Heritage sites —sites that have “outstanding universal value”—as designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural …

Celebrate World Heritage Day by taking a virtual tour of 10 World Heritage Sites

Jul 25, 2025 · Since 1972, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (better known as UNESCO) World Heritage Committee has designated international sites …

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites are places of importance to cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO …

In this book, we visit over 70 World Heritage Sites in 52 countries. We find out how communities, governments and organisations are working to save this extraordinary inheritance.

Nov 15, 2024 · All member nations of the World Heritage Convention voluntarily nominate their own sites embracing superlative natural or cultural attributes. Among other requirements, the …

Dec 10, 2025 · Overview of World Heritage sites, areas or objects of ’outstanding universal value’ as recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization …

A closer look at the 1,200 UNESCO World Heritage sites, with a list and map of the wonders of the world.