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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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Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1998
Japan

Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara

Nara was the capital of Japan from 710 to 784. During this period the framework of national government was consolidated and Nara enjoyed gre...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2021
Japan

Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan

The property consists of 17 archaeological sites in the southern part of Hokkaido Island and northern Tohoku in geographical settings rangin...

Est. Ticket $2.00 - $4.50 USD / Β₯3...
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Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2017
Japan

Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region

Located 60 km off the western coast of Kyushu island, the island of Okinoshima is an exceptional example of the tradition of worship of a sa...

Est. Ticket $0 - $5.30 USD (Ground...
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Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1981
Global

Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls

As a holy city for Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Jerusalem has always been of great symbolic importance. Among its 220 historic monuments...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2019
Japan

Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan

Located on a plateau above the Osaka Plain, this property includes 49 kofun (β€œold mounds” in Japanese). These tombs were for members of the ...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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Shrines and Temples of Nikko
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1999
Japan

Shrines and Temples of Nikko

The shrines and temples of Nikko, together with their natural surroundings, have for centuries been a sacred site known for its architectura...

Est. Ticket $23 - $26 / Β₯3,300 - Β₯...
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Sado Island Gold Mines
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2024
Japan

Sado Island Gold Mines

The Sado Island Gold Mines is a serial property located on Sado Island, some thirty-five kilometres west of the Niigata Prefecture coast. It...

Est. Ticket Β₯1,200 - Β₯2,000 JPY ($...
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Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2014
Japan

Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites

This property is a historic sericulture and silk mill complex established in the late 19th and early 20th century in the Gunma prefecture, n...

Est. Ticket $6.70 USD / Β₯1,000 JPY
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Lamu Old Town
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2001
Kenya

Lamu Old Town

Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions. Built in coral stone ...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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The Historic Town and Archaeological Site of Gedi
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2024
Kenya

The Historic Town and Archaeological Site of Gedi

Surrounded by a remnant coastal forest, away from the coastline, the abandoned city of Gedi was one of the most important Swahili cities on ...

Est. Ticket $14 USD / KES 1,800 (N...
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Town of Luang Prabang
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1995
Laos

Town of Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang is an outstanding example of the fusion of traditional architecture and Lao urban structures with those built by the European ...

Est. Ticket $1.40 - $2.75 USD (30,...
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Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2009
Kyrgyzstan

Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain

Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain Kyrgyzstan dominates the Fergana Valley and forms the backdrop to the city of Osh, at the crossroads of importa...

Est. Ticket $0.22 - $1.70 (20 - 15...
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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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Ancient ruins, castles, cathedrals, temples & historic medieval town centers

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Ticket & Pass Fees

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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.