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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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Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of BelΓ©m in Lisbon
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1983
Portugal

Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of BelΓ©m in Lisbon

Standing at the entrance to Lisbon harbour, the Monastery of the Hieronymites – construction of which began in 1502 – exemplifies Portuguese...

Est. Ticket $10 - $28 USD / €10 - ...
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Gaya Tumuli
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2023
South Korea

Gaya Tumuli

This serial property includes archaeological cemetery sites with burial mounds attributed to the Gaya Confederacy, which developed in the so...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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Baekje Historic Areas
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2015
South Korea

Baekje Historic Areas

Located in the mountainous mid-western region of the Republic of Korea, this property comprises eight archaeological sites dating from 475 t...

Est. Ticket β‚©0 - β‚©5,000 KRW ($0 - ...
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Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2021
South Korea

Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats

Situated in the eastern Yellow Sea on the southwestern and southern coast of the Republic of Korea, the site comprises four component parts:...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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Changdeokgung Palace Complex
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1997
South Korea

Changdeokgung Palace Complex

In the early 15th century, the King Taejong ordered the construction of a new palace at an auspicious site. A Bureau of Palace Construction ...

Est. Ticket $2.25 - $6.00 / β‚©3,000...
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Hwaseong Fortress
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1997
South Korea

Hwaseong Fortress

When the Joseon King Jeongjo moved his father's tomb to Suwon at the end of the 18th century, he surrounded it with strong defensive works, ...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2009
South Korea

Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty

The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty form a collection of 40 tombs scattered over 18 locations. Built over five centuries, from 1408 to 196...

Est. Ticket $0.75 USD (1,000 KRW) ...
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Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2014
Saudi Arabia

Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah

Historic Jeddah is situated on the eastern shore of the Red Sea. From the 7th century AD it was established as a major port for Indian Ocean...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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Jongmyo Shrine
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1995
South Korea

Jongmyo Shrine

Jongmyo is the oldest and most authentic of the Confucian royal shrines to have been preserved. Dedicated to the forefathers of the Joseon d...

Est. Ticket $0.75 USD (1,000 KRW) ...
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Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2018
South Korea

Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea

The Sansa are Buddhist mountain monasteries located throughout the southern provinces of the Korean Peninsula. The spatial arrangement of th...

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BrΓ’ncuΘ™i Monumental Ensemble of TΓ’rgu Jiu
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2024
Romania

BrΓ’ncuΘ™i Monumental Ensemble of TΓ’rgu Jiu

Austere, contemplative, yet accessible, the monumental ensemble of TΓ’rgu Jiu was created in 1937-1938 by Constantin BrΓ’ncuΘ™i, an influential...

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Historic Centre of Sighişoara
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1999
Romania

Historic Centre of Sighişoara

Founded by German craftsmen and merchants known as the Saxons of Transylvania, Sighişoara is a fine example of a small, fortified medieval t...

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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

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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.