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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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Ellora Caves
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1983
India

Ellora Caves

These 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff, not far from Aura...

Est. Ticket $15 - $30
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Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1987
India

Group of Monuments at Pattadakal

Pattadakal, in Karnataka, represents the high point of an eclectic art which, in the 7th and 8th centuries under the Chalukya dynasty, achie...

Est. Ticket $15 - $30
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Hill Forts of Rajasthan
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2013
India

Hill Forts of Rajasthan

The serial site, situated in the state of Rajastahan, includes six majestic forts in Chittorgarh; Kumbhalgarh; Sawai Madhopur; Jhalawar; Jai...

Est. Ticket $15 - $30
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Historic City of Ahmadabad
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2017
India

Historic City of Ahmadabad

The walled city of Ahmadabad, founded by Sultan Ahmad Shah in the 15th century, on the eastern bank of the Sabarmati river, presents a rich ...

Est. Ticket $15 - $30
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Kaziranga National Park
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 1985
India

Kaziranga National Park

In the heart of Assam, this park is one of the last areas in eastern India undisturbed by a human presence. It is inhabited by the world's l...

Est. Ticket $15 - $30
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Keoladeo National Park
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 1985
India

Keoladeo National Park

This former duck-hunting reserve of the Maharajas is one of the major wintering areas for large numbers of aquatic birds from Afghanistan, T...

Est. Ticket $15 - $30
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Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 1985
India

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

On a gentle slope in the foothills of the Himalayas, where wooded hills give way to alluvial grasslands and tropical forests, the Manas sanc...

Est. Ticket $15 - $30
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Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2002
India

Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya

The Mahabodhi Temple Complex is one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, and particularly to the attainment of Enl...

Est. Ticket $15 - $30
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Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 1988
India

Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks

Nestled high in West Himalaya, India’s Valley of Flowers National Park is renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and outstanding...

Est. Ticket $15 - $30
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Mountain Railways of India
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1999
India

Mountain Railways of India

This site includes three railways. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was the first, and is still the most outstanding, example of a hill pass...

Est. Ticket $15 - $30
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Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2014
India

Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat

Rani-ki-Vav, on the banks of the Saraswati River, was initially built as a memorial to a king in the 11th century AD. Stepwells are a distin...

Est. Ticket $15 - $30
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Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2003
India

Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka

The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka are in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains on the southern edge of the central Indian plateau. Within mas...

Est. Ticket $15 - $30
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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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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.