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UNESCO World Heritage Index

Explore 1,200+ UNESCO World Heritage Wonders across 168 countries. Ticket entrance fees, opening hours, local transport, and visitor guides.

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Royal Monastery of Santa MarΓ­a de Guadalupe
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1993
Spain

Royal Monastery of Santa MarΓ­a de Guadalupe

The monastery is an outstanding repository of four centuries of Spanish religious architecture. It symbolizes two significant events in worl...

Est. Ticket €8.00 ($8.80 USD)
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Risco Caido and the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria Cultural Landscape
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2019
Spain

Risco Caido and the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria Cultural Landscape

Located in a vast mountainous area in the centre of Gran Canaria, Risco CaΓ­do comprises cliffs, ravines and volcanic formations in a landsca...

Est. Ticket $0 - $5.50 USD / €0 - €5
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Santiago de Compostela (Old Town)
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1985
Spain

Santiago de Compostela (Old Town)

This famous pilgrimage site in north-west Spain became a symbol in the Spanish Christians' struggle against Islam. Destroyed by the Muslims ...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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Talayotic Menorca
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2023
Spain

Talayotic Menorca

Located on the island of Menorca in the western Mediterranean Sea, these archaeological sites are situated in agro-pastoral landscapes. A te...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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Tower of Hercules
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2009
Spain

Tower of Hercules

The Tower of Hercules has served as a lighthouse and landmark at the entrance of La CoruΓ±a harbour in north-western Spain since the late 1st...

Est. Ticket €2.50 - €5.00 ($2.75 -...
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Works of Antoni GaudΓ­
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1984
Spain

Works of Antoni GaudΓ­

Seven properties built by the architect Antoni GaudΓ­ (1852–1926) in or near Barcelona testify to Gaudí’s exceptional creative contribution t...

Est. Ticket $11 - $53 / €10 - €49 ...
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Ancient City of Sigiriya
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1982
Sri Lanka

Ancient City of Sigiriya

The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477–95) lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standin...

Est. Ticket $36 USD (approx. 11,80...
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Sacred City of Anuradhapura
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1982
Sri Lanka

Sacred City of Anuradhapura

This sacred city was established around a cutting from the 'tree of enlightenment', the Buddha's fig tree, brought there in the 3rd century ...

Est. Ticket $25 - $30 USD (approx....
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Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2012
Palestine

Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem

The inscribed property is situated 10 km south of Jerusalem on the site identified by Christian tradition as the birthplace of Jesus since t...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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Sacred City of Kandy
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1988
Sri Lanka

Sacred City of Kandy

This sacred Buddhist site, popularly known as the city of Senkadagalapura, was the last capital of the Sinhala kings whose patronage enabled...

Est. Ticket $7.00 - $8.50 USD (LKR...
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Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2011
Sudan

Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe

The Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe, a semi-desert landscape between the Nile and Atbara rivers, was the heartland of the Kingdo...

Est. Ticket $15 - $30
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Saint Hilarion Monastery/ Tell Umm Amer
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2024
Palestine

Saint Hilarion Monastery/ Tell Umm Amer

Situated on the coastal dunes in Nuseirat Municipality, the ruins of Saint Hilarion Monastery/ Tell Umm Amer represent one of the earliest m...

Est. Ticket $15 - $30
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About the UNESCO World Heritage Travel Index

Our UNESCO World Heritage Index provides comprehensive travel, logistical, and budget data for over 1,200 designated heritage landmarks across 168 countries. Each site guide includes official entrance ticket prices, opening hours, local transport access from nearest major cities, and visitor recommendations.

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Cultural Heritage

Ancient ruins, castles, cathedrals, temples & historic medieval town centers

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Natural Wonders

National parks, canyons, glaciers, coral reefs & biosphere reserves

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Ticket & Pass Fees

Official entrance ticket pricing in USD & local currencies with discount hacks

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites exist globally?
There are over 1,200 designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites across 168+ countries, categorized into Cultural (🏺), Natural (πŸ”οΈ), and Mixed (πŸ“œ) sites.
Are UNESCO World Heritage sites free to visit?
Some natural heritage national parks and open historic city centers (e.g. Historic Centre of Vienna, Old Town of Dubrovnik) are free to walk around. Enclosed sites, castles, and national parks charge entrance fees ranging from $5 to $50.
How can I save money on UNESCO site entrance tickets?
Look for official regional museum passes (e.g. Turkey Museum Pass, Paris Museum Pass, Angkor Pass) which grant multi-day access to multiple heritage sites at 30–50% discount.