Much is made of a site being "UNESCO World Heritage Listed." But what does that mean? Why does it matter? And does it make the site special? The …
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites: What Makes Them So Special?
You've heard of them, but you might not know why - or how - a UNESCO World Heritage Site gains its significance.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Around The World
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was formed in 1945 as a way to ensure the preservation of the most …
Luxor Temple is one of the most famous temples in Egypt. It dates from around 1400 BC - younger than the Great Pyramids but much older than most …
Japan has its share of old and magnificent castles. Visiting the castles in Japan can be a great break from seeing the castles in Europe where after …
Blenheim Palace is said to be Britain's greatest palace and it isn't even a royal palace! Blenheim Palace is a country house in Woodstock (no, not …
There are seven structures in Nepal, known as World Heritage Sites, for the great value they possess and the history they embody. This will be a …
More Historic Destinations Around The World
The remote and unassuming cave of Denisova rewrote the history of humanity overnight - and all from a teenage girl's pinky bone. It is in the heart …
Nineveh was the ancient capital city of the Neo-Assyrian Mesopotamian Empire. Nineveh was once the most powerful city in the world (or this region of …
Next Stop: Monuments
The country's most least-visited monuments might come as a surprise, but visitors are likely to find fewer crowds with these rewarding landmarks.
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