World Heritage sites Archives - Traveler Master Traveler Master Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:25:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelermaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-FAVICON_wp-32x32.png World Heritage sites Archives - Traveler Master 32 32 Categories of UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Can Visit https://travelermaster.com/categories-of-unesco-world-heritage-sites-you-can-visit/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:18:00 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=19237 When thinking about potential vacation destinations, UNESCO World Heritage Sites are always a major draw. UNESCO, an international agency of the United Nations which works toward cultural understanding and world peace, has developed an extensive list of some of the world’s most significant sites. What many do not realize is that these sites can be […]

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]]> When thinking about potential vacation destinations, UNESCO World Heritage Sites are always a major draw. UNESCO, an international agency of the United Nations which works toward cultural understanding and world peace, has developed an extensive list of some of the world’s most significant sites.

What many do not realize is that these sites can be divided into three categories. So, what are they?

Cultural

The first and probably the most well-known type of UNESCO World Heritage Site is the cultural site. These landmarks have a type of cultural value which can be architectural, musical, or culinary, just to name a few examples. These sites have contributed something with incredible value to humanity.

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Taz mahal 😍 How many times have you gone ✈ . . The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658) to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall. . . . . . #tajmahal #tajmahalindia #tajmahalpalace #tajmahalagra #tajmahalhotel #tajmahalsaree #tajmahalpictures #tajmahalpalacehotel #tajmahalgallery #tajmahalholidays #tajmahalquartzite #tagify_app #tajmahalpalacemumbai #tajmahalsare #tajmahalphotography #tajmahal😍 #tajmahal🕌 #tajmahalteahouse #tajmahalhotelmumbai #tajmahalhotelnewdelhi #tajmahalrestaurant #tajmahalmumbai #tajmahaltour

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Natural

Natural heritage sites are designated as such because they are the home of “superlative natural phenomena” of great value to humankind. National Parks such as the Great Smoky Mountains are chosen for this designation due to their rich variety of flora and fauna.

Mixed

Some sites which have been chosen for recognition by UNESCO are mixed, meaning that they hold both cultural and natural value. For example, the landscape of Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains is both naturally significant and culturally significant due to its historical value.

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]]> World Heritage Hot Spots That You Might Not Know https://travelermaster.com/world-heritage-hot-spots-that-you-might-not-know/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=14864 UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites is one of the most valuable resources for any traveler out there. The organization’s list gives travelers a point of reference for seeing some of the most historically, naturally, and culturally important places on the planet. While countries like Italy and China probably aren’t a surprise for boasting many […]

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]]> UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites is one of the most valuable resources for any traveler out there. The organization’s list gives travelers a point of reference for seeing some of the most historically, naturally, and culturally important places on the planet.

While countries like Italy and China probably aren’t a surprise for boasting many sites on the list, other smaller and more overlooked countries don’t get as much love for their richness. Here are three places that might surprise you.

Bulgaria

Despite being a relatively unvisited country in southeastern Europe with only 7 million residents, Bulgaria is rich in World Heritage Sites, containing 10. Some of the most standout places to visit include the Boyana Church in Sofia, the ancient city of Nessebar, and the Madara Rider rock carvings.

South Africa

South Africa also has ten World Heritage Sites, with a special focus on natural and cultural landscapes such as its Fossil Hominid Sites, the Cape Floral Region, and the Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape. You can also visit Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.

Tunisia

Would you believe that Tunisia, a small country in North Africa of only 11 million inhabitants, has eight World Heritage Sites? Its history as an important part of the Roman Empire weighs heavily on its list of sites, with the ancient city of Carthage and the Amphitheatre of El Jem reflecting this history.

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]]> These Countries Have the Most World Heritage Sites https://travelermaster.com/these-countries-have-the-most-world-heritage-sites/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:59:00 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=14255 UNESCO is an arm of the United Nations whose goal is to promote international cooperation through cultural missions. This important organization is perhaps best known for its World Heritage Site program, which recognizes the value of different spots around the globe for their importance to the cultural, natural, and historical branches of our planet’s heritage. […]

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]]> UNESCO is an arm of the United Nations whose goal is to promote international cooperation through cultural missions. This important organization is perhaps best known for its World Heritage Site program, which recognizes the value of different spots around the globe for their importance to the cultural, natural, and historical branches of our planet’s heritage.

If you’re looking to see World Heritage Sites in person, these three countries offer the most to see.

Italy (55)

Italy shares the top spot in terms of the number of World Heritage Sites, with 55 spread throughout its territory. Cities with immense cultural and historical value such as Florence, Rome, and Venice are important contributors to Italy’s collection.

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Just another picture of colosseo

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China (55)

China also has 55 World Heritage Sites, an unsurprising figure given the size and historical importance of this Asian giant. The Great Wall of China and Beijing’s Forbidden City are two of the most well-known sites here.

Spain (48)

Spain comes in at third place on the list with 48 World Heritage Sites within its borders. All but one of Spain’s 17 autonomous communities have at least one site, reflecting the cultural diversity and importance of the different nations that represent the country of Spain.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> World Heritage sites Archives - Traveler Master Traveler Master Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:25:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelermaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-FAVICON_wp-32x32.png World Heritage sites Archives - Traveler Master 32 32 Categories of UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Can Visit https://travelermaster.com/categories-of-unesco-world-heritage-sites-you-can-visit/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:18:00 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=19237 When thinking about potential vacation destinations, UNESCO World Heritage Sites are always a major draw. UNESCO, an international agency of the United Nations which works toward cultural understanding and world peace, has developed an extensive list of some of the world’s most significant sites. What many do not realize is that these sites can be […]

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]]> When thinking about potential vacation destinations, UNESCO World Heritage Sites are always a major draw. UNESCO, an international agency of the United Nations which works toward cultural understanding and world peace, has developed an extensive list of some of the world’s most significant sites.

What many do not realize is that these sites can be divided into three categories. So, what are they?

Cultural

The first and probably the most well-known type of UNESCO World Heritage Site is the cultural site. These landmarks have a type of cultural value which can be architectural, musical, or culinary, just to name a few examples. These sites have contributed something with incredible value to humanity.

View this post on Instagram

Taz mahal 😍 How many times have you gone ✈ . . The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658) to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall. . . . . . #tajmahal #tajmahalindia #tajmahalpalace #tajmahalagra #tajmahalhotel #tajmahalsaree #tajmahalpictures #tajmahalpalacehotel #tajmahalgallery #tajmahalholidays #tajmahalquartzite #tagify_app #tajmahalpalacemumbai #tajmahalsare #tajmahalphotography #tajmahal😍 #tajmahal🕌 #tajmahalteahouse #tajmahalhotelmumbai #tajmahalhotelnewdelhi #tajmahalrestaurant #tajmahalmumbai #tajmahaltour

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Natural

Natural heritage sites are designated as such because they are the home of “superlative natural phenomena” of great value to humankind. National Parks such as the Great Smoky Mountains are chosen for this designation due to their rich variety of flora and fauna.

Mixed

Some sites which have been chosen for recognition by UNESCO are mixed, meaning that they hold both cultural and natural value. For example, the landscape of Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains is both naturally significant and culturally significant due to its historical value.

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]]> World Heritage Hot Spots That You Might Not Know https://travelermaster.com/world-heritage-hot-spots-that-you-might-not-know/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=14864 UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites is one of the most valuable resources for any traveler out there. The organization’s list gives travelers a point of reference for seeing some of the most historically, naturally, and culturally important places on the planet. While countries like Italy and China probably aren’t a surprise for boasting many […]

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]]> UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites is one of the most valuable resources for any traveler out there. The organization’s list gives travelers a point of reference for seeing some of the most historically, naturally, and culturally important places on the planet.

While countries like Italy and China probably aren’t a surprise for boasting many sites on the list, other smaller and more overlooked countries don’t get as much love for their richness. Here are three places that might surprise you.

Bulgaria

Despite being a relatively unvisited country in southeastern Europe with only 7 million residents, Bulgaria is rich in World Heritage Sites, containing 10. Some of the most standout places to visit include the Boyana Church in Sofia, the ancient city of Nessebar, and the Madara Rider rock carvings.

South Africa

South Africa also has ten World Heritage Sites, with a special focus on natural and cultural landscapes such as its Fossil Hominid Sites, the Cape Floral Region, and the Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape. You can also visit Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.

Tunisia

Would you believe that Tunisia, a small country in North Africa of only 11 million inhabitants, has eight World Heritage Sites? Its history as an important part of the Roman Empire weighs heavily on its list of sites, with the ancient city of Carthage and the Amphitheatre of El Jem reflecting this history.

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]]> These Countries Have the Most World Heritage Sites https://travelermaster.com/these-countries-have-the-most-world-heritage-sites/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:59:00 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=14255 UNESCO is an arm of the United Nations whose goal is to promote international cooperation through cultural missions. This important organization is perhaps best known for its World Heritage Site program, which recognizes the value of different spots around the globe for their importance to the cultural, natural, and historical branches of our planet’s heritage. […]

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]]> UNESCO is an arm of the United Nations whose goal is to promote international cooperation through cultural missions. This important organization is perhaps best known for its World Heritage Site program, which recognizes the value of different spots around the globe for their importance to the cultural, natural, and historical branches of our planet’s heritage.

If you’re looking to see World Heritage Sites in person, these three countries offer the most to see.

Italy (55)

Italy shares the top spot in terms of the number of World Heritage Sites, with 55 spread throughout its territory. Cities with immense cultural and historical value such as Florence, Rome, and Venice are important contributors to Italy’s collection.

View this post on Instagram

Just another picture of colosseo

A post shared by mat (@berovigo) on

China (55)

China also has 55 World Heritage Sites, an unsurprising figure given the size and historical importance of this Asian giant. The Great Wall of China and Beijing’s Forbidden City are two of the most well-known sites here.

Spain (48)

Spain comes in at third place on the list with 48 World Heritage Sites within its borders. All but one of Spain’s 17 autonomous communities have at least one site, reflecting the cultural diversity and importance of the different nations that represent the country of Spain.

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