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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 Domain of Drottningholm
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1991
Sweden

Royal Domain of Drottningholm

The Royal Domain of Drottningholm stands on an island in Lake MΓ€lar in a suburb of Stockholm. With its castle, perfectly preserved theatre (...

Est. Ticket 140 - 260 SEK ($13 - $...
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Abbey of St Gall
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1983
Switzerland

Abbey of St Gall

The Convent of St Gall, a perfect example of a great Carolingian monastery, was, from the 8th century to its secularization in 1805, one of ...

Est. Ticket $20.50 USD / CHF 18.00...
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Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2007
Switzerland

Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces

The Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, stretching for about 30 km along the south-facing northern shores of Lake Geneva from the Chateau de Chillon t...

Est. Ticket $0 (Free outdoor trail...
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Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2008
Switzerland

Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona

The Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona in the north-eastern part of the country covers a mountainous area of 32,850 ha which features seven peaks ...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2001
Switzerland

Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch

The extension of the natural World Heritage property of Jungfrau - Aletsch - Bietschhorn (first inscribed in 2001), expands the site to the ...

Est. Ticket $0 entry to region
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Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-Town of Bellinzona
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2000
Switzerland

Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-Town of Bellinzona

The Bellinzona site consists of a group of fortifications grouped around the castle of Castelgrande, which stands on a rocky peak looking ou...

Est. Ticket $22.50 USD / CHF 20.00...
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Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2006
Syria

Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din

These two castles represent the most significant examples illustrating the exchange of influences and documenting the evolution of fortified...

Est. Ticket $10 - $12 USD per cast...
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Site of Palmyra
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1980
Syria

Site of Palmyra

An oasis in the Syrian desert, north-east of Damascus, Palmyra contains the monumental ruins of a great city that was one of the most import...

Est. Ticket $15 - $25 USD (approx....
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Ancient City of Damascus
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1979
Syria

Ancient City of Damascus

Founded in the 3rd millennium B.C., Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. In the Middle Ages, it was the centre of a flou...

Est. Ticket $15 - $30
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Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2023
Tajikistan

Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor

The Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor is a key section of the Silk Roads in Central Asia that connects other corridors from all directions. Located...

Est. Ticket $2.50 - $5.00 USD (25 ...
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Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2021
Thailand

Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex

The site is located along the Thailand side of the Tenasserim mountain range, part of a north-south granite and limestone mountain ridge run...

Est. Ticket $8.50 - $11.50 USD / 3...
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Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 1991
Thailand

Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries

Stretching over more than 600,000 ha along the Myanmar border, the sanctuaries, which are relatively intact, contain examples of almost all ...

Est. Ticket $11.50 USD (400 THB)
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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

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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.