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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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Assumption Cathedral and Monastery of the town-island of Sviyazhsk
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2017
Russia

Assumption Cathedral and Monastery of the town-island of Sviyazhsk

The Assumption Cathedral is located in the town-island of Sviyazhsk and is part of the monastery of the same name. Situated at the confluenc...

Est. Ticket $3.75 (Cathedral Museu...
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Wooden Churches of Maramureş
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1999
Romania

Wooden Churches of Maramureş

These eight churches are outstanding examples of a range of architectural solutions from different periods and areas. They show the variety ...

Est. Ticket $2.20 - $4.50 per chur...
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Architectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1993
Russia

Architectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad

This is a fine example of a working Orthodox monastery, with military features that are typical of the 15th to the 18th century, the period ...

Est. Ticket Grounds Free
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Villages with Fortified Churches in Transylvania
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1993
Romania

Villages with Fortified Churches in Transylvania

These Transylvanian villages with their fortified churches provide a vivid picture of the cultural landscape of southern Transylvania. The s...

Est. Ticket 12 - 25 RON (~$2.70 - ...
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Ensemble of the Ferapontov Monastery
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2000
Russia

Ensemble of the Ferapontov Monastery

The Ferapontov Monastery, in the Vologda region in northern Russia, is an exceptionally well-preserved and complete example of a Russian Ort...

Est. Ticket $9 - $14 USD (800 - 1,...
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Cultural Landscape of Kenozero Lake
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2024
Russia

Cultural Landscape of Kenozero Lake

Located in Kenozero National Park in the north-western area of the European region of the Russian Federation, the property depicts the local...

Est. Ticket $3.90 - $10 USD (350 -...
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Kizhi Pogost
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1990
Russia

Kizhi Pogost

The pogost of Kizhi (i.e. the Kizhi enclosure) is located on one of the many islands in Lake Onega, in Karelia. Two 18th-century wooden chur...

Est. Ticket $9.75 - $24.00 / 900 -...
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Nyungwe National Park
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2023
Rwanda

Nyungwe National Park

This serial property represents an important area for rainforest conservation in Central Africa. The property is home to intact forests and ...

Est. Ticket $40 - $150 USD (Canopy...
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Memorial sites of the Genocide: Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi and Bisesero
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2023
Rwanda

Memorial sites of the Genocide: Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi and Bisesero

Between April and July 1994, an estimated one million people were killed across Rwanda by armed militias called Interahamwe that targeted Tu...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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Western Caucasus
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 1999
Russia

Western Caucasus

The Western Caucasus, extending over 275,000 ha of the extreme western end of the Caucasus mountains and located 50 km north-east of the Bla...

Est. Ticket $5.00 - $5.50 USD (450...
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At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2010
Saudi Arabia

At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah

This property was the first capital of the Saudi Dynasty, in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, north-west of Riyadh. Founded in the 15th c...

Est. Ticket $13.35 - $53.35 USD (5...
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Pitons Management Area
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2004
Saint Lucia

Pitons Management Area

The 2,909-ha site near the town of Soufriere includes the Pitons, two volcanic spires rising side by side from the sea (770 m and 743 m high...

Est. Ticket $10 - $50 USD (EC$27 -...
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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.