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

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Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2003
South Africa

Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape

Mapungubwe is set hard against the northern border of South Africa, joining Zimbabwe and Botswana. It is an open, expansive savannah landsca...

Est. Ticket $17.50 USD (R320 ZAR)
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Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1999
South Africa

Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa

The Taung Skull Fossil Site, part of the extension to the site inscribed in 1999, is the place where in 1924 the celebrated Taung Skull – a ...

Est. Ticket $10 - $18 USD (R180 - ...
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Robben Island
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1999
South Africa

Robben Island

Robben Island was used at various times between the 17th and 20th centuries as a prison, a hospital for socially unacceptable groups and a m...

Est. Ticket $41 USD / R750 ZAR (In...
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Η‚Khomani Cultural Landscape
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2017
South Africa

Η‚Khomani Cultural Landscape

The Η‚Khomani Cultural Landscape is located at the border with Botswana and Namibia in the northern part of the country, coinciding with the ...

Est. Ticket $27 USD (ZAR 500) park...
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The Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour: The Pleistocene Occupation Sites of South Africa
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2024
South Africa

The Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour: The Pleistocene Occupation Sites of South Africa

This serial property contributes to the understanding of the origin of behaviourally modern humans, their cognitive abilities and cultures, ...

Est. Ticket $14 - $70 / ZAR 250 - ...
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Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2024
South Africa

Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites

The serial property represents the legacy of the South African struggle for human rights, liberation and reconciliation. It consists of four...

Est. Ticket $0 - $9 USD (ZAR 0 - Z...
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Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2007
South Africa

Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape

The 160,000 ha Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape of dramatic mountainous desert in north-western South Africa constitutes a cult...

Est. Ticket ZAR 360 (~$19.50 USD)
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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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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.