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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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Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2014
Japan

Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites

This property is a historic sericulture and silk mill complex established in the late 19th and early 20th century in the Gunma prefecture, n...

Est. Ticket $6.70 USD / Β₯1,000 JPY
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Yakushima
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 1993
Japan

Yakushima

Located in the interior of Yaku Island, at the meeting-point of the palaearctic and oriental biotic regions, Yakushima exhibits a rich flora...

Est. Ticket Β₯800 - Β₯3,000 JPY ($5....
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Namhansanseong
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2014
South Korea

Namhansanseong

Namhansanseong was designed as an emergency capital for the Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), in a mountainous site 25 km south-east of Seoul. Bui...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2021
Japan

Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island

Encompassing 42,698 hectares of subtropical rainforests on four islands on a chain located in the southwest of Japan, the serial site forms ...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2011
Japan

Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land

Hiraizumi - Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land comprises five sites, including the sacred Mount K...

Est. Ticket $12 USD / Β₯1,800 JPY (...
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Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1995
Japan

Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama

Located in a mountainous region that was cut off from the rest of the world for a long period of time, these villages with their Gassho-styl...

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Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2004
Japan

Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range

Set in the dense forests of the Kii Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean, three sacred sites – Yoshino and Omine, Kumano Sanzan, Koyasan ...

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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

Official entrance ticket pricing in USD & local currencies with discount hacks

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.