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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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Sado Island Gold Mines
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2024
Japan

Sado Island Gold Mines

The Sado Island Gold Mines is a serial property located on Sado Island, some thirty-five kilometres west of the Niigata Prefecture coast. It...

Est. Ticket Β₯1,200 - Β₯2,000 JPY ($...
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Shirakami-Sanchi
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 1993
Japan

Shirakami-Sanchi

Situated in the mountains of northern Honshu, this trackless site includes the last virgin remains of the cool-temperate forest of Siebold's...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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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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Cold Winter Deserts of Turan
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2023
Kazakhstan

Cold Winter Deserts of Turan

This transnational property comprises fourteen component parts found across arid areas of Central Asia’s temperate zone between the Caspian ...

Est. Ticket $3.80 USD (1,800 KZT e...
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Lake Turkana National Parks
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 1997
Kenya

Lake Turkana National Parks

The most saline of Africa's large lakes, Turkana is an outstanding laboratory for the study of plant and animal communities. The three Natio...

Est. Ticket $50 USD (Non-Resident)...
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Western Tien-Shan
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2016
Kyrgyzstan

Western Tien-Shan

The transnational property is located in the Tien-Shan mountain system, one of the largest mountain ranges in the world. Western Tien-Shan r...

Est. Ticket $6.70 - $10 USD (600 -...
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Lamu Old Town
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2001
Kenya

Lamu Old Town

Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions. Built in coral stone ...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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The Historic Town and Archaeological Site of Gedi
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2024
Kenya

The Historic Town and Archaeological Site of Gedi

Surrounded by a remnant coastal forest, away from the coastline, the abandoned city of Gedi was one of the most important Swahili cities on ...

Est. Ticket $14 USD / KES 1,800 (N...
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Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Hin Nam No National Park
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2003
Vietnam

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Hin Nam No National Park

This transboundary property, located along the border between Viet Nam and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, forms one of the most excep...

Est. Ticket $6 - $18 USD (Day cave...
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Town of Luang Prabang
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1995
Laos

Town of Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang is an outstanding example of the fusion of traditional architecture and Lao urban structures with those built by the European ...

Est. Ticket $1.40 - $2.75 USD (30,...
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Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2009
Kyrgyzstan

Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain

Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain Kyrgyzstan dominates the Fergana Valley and forms the backdrop to the city of Osh, at the crossroads of importa...

Est. Ticket $0.22 - $1.70 (20 - 15...
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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.