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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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The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2024
Saudi Arabia

The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area

Lying at a strategic point of the ancient trade routes of the Arabian Peninsula, the property was abruptly abandoned around the 5th century ...

Est. Ticket 75 SAR (~$20 USD) entr...
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Hegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madā ͐ in Ṣāliḥ)
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2008
Saudi Arabia

Hegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madā ͐ in Ṣāliḥ)

The Hegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madā ͐ in Ṣāliḥ) is the first World Heritage property to be inscribed in Saudi Arabia. Formerly kno...

Est. Ticket $25 - $31 USD (Standar...
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Ḥimā Cultural Area
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2021
Saudi Arabia

Ḥimā Cultural Area

Located in an arid, mountainous area of southwest Saudi Arabia, on one of the Arabian Peninsula’s ancient caravan routes, Ḥimā Cultural Ar...

Est. Ticket 50 SAR (~$13.30 USD)
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Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
🏔️ Natural
Inscribed 1981
Senegal

Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

Situated in the Senegal River delta, the Djoudj Sanctuary is a wetland of 16,000 ha, comprising a large lake surrounded by streams, ponds an...

Est. Ticket $8.20 - $22.00 (5,000 ...
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Niokolo-Koba National Park
🏔️ Natural
Inscribed 1981
Senegal

Niokolo-Koba National Park

Located in a well-watered area along the banks of the Gambia river, the gallery forests and savannahs of Niokolo-Koba National Park have a v...

Est. Ticket $8.50 USD (5,000 XOF) ...
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Island of Gorée
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1978
Senegal

Island of Gorée

The island of Gorée lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite Dakar. From the 15th to the 19th century, it was the largest slave-trading centr...

Est. Ticket $10 - $12 USD (covers ...
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Studenica Monastery
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1986
Serbia

Studenica Monastery

The Studenica Monastery was established in the late 12th century by Stevan Nemanja, founder of the medieval Serb state, shortly after his ab...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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Saloum Delta
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2011
Senegal

Saloum Delta

Fishing and shellfish gathering have sustained human life in the 5,000 km2 property, which is formed by the arms of three rivers. The site c...

Est. Ticket $3.30 - $8.20 (Eco-Tax...
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Historic Town of Banská Štiavnica and the Technical Monuments in its Vicinity
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1993
Slovakia

Historic Town of Banská Štiavnica and the Technical Monuments in its Vicinity

Over the centuries, the town of Banská Štiavnica was visited by many outstanding engineers and scientists who contributed to its fame. The o...

Est. Ticket $13 - $24 USD / €12 - ...
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Heritage of Mercury. Almadén and Idrija
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2012
Spain

Heritage of Mercury. Almadén and Idrija

The property includes the mining sites of Almadén (Spain), where mercury (quicksilver) has been extracted since antiquity, and Idrija (Slove...

Est. Ticket $16.50 - $24.00 / €15....
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Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region
📜 Mixed
Inscribed 1979
North Macedonia

Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region

A superlative natural phenomenon, Lake Ohrid provides a refuge for numerous endemic species of freshwater fauna and flora dating from the Te...

Est. Ticket $2.10 - $2.65 per site...
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Tipasa
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1982
Algeria

Tipasa

On the shores of the Mediterranean, Tipasa was an ancient Punic trading-post conquered by Rome and turned into a strategic base for the conq...

Est. Ticket $3.70 - $5.20 USD / 50...
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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 (🏔️), and Mixed (📜) 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.