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Lower Valley of the Omo
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1980
Ethiopia

Lower Valley of the Omo

A prehistoric site near Lake Turkana, the lower valley of the Omo is renowned the world over. The discovery of many fossils there, especiall...

Est. Ticket $15 - $35 per day (com...
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Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1978
Ethiopia

Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela

The 11 medieval monolithic cave churches of this 13th-century 'New Jerusalem' are situated in a mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia ...

Est. Ticket $50 USD (~5,700 ETB) v...
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The Gedeo Cultural Landscape
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2023
Ethiopia

The Gedeo Cultural Landscape

The property lies along the eastern edge of the Main Ethiopian Rift, on the steep escarpments of the Ethiopian highlands. An area of agrofor...

Est. Ticket $5 - $9 USD (approx. 6...
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Aksum
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1980
Ethiopia

Aksum

The ruins of the ancient city of Aksum are found close to Ethiopia's northern border. They mark the location of the heart of ancient Ethiopi...

Est. Ticket $16 - $23 USD (approx....
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Konso Cultural Landscape
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2011
Ethiopia

Konso Cultural Landscape

Konso Cultural Landscape is an arid property of stone walled terraces and fortified settlements in the Konso highlands of Ethiopia. It const...

Est. Ticket $15 - $25 USD / 1,500 ...
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Lower Valley of the Awash
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1980
Ethiopia

Lower Valley of the Awash

The Awash valley contains one of the most important groupings of palaeontological sites on the African continent. The remains found at the s...

Est. Ticket $25 - $35 USD (Permit)...
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Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar Region
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1979
Ethiopia

Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar Region

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the fortress-city of Fasil Ghebbi was the residence of the Ethiopian emperor Fasilides and his successors. S...

Est. Ticket $10 - $12 USD (1,200 E...
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Simien National Park
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 1978
Ethiopia

Simien National Park

Massive erosion over the years on the Ethiopian plateau has created one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world, with jagged mountai...

Est. Ticket $15 - $18 USD / 1,000 ...
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Melka Kunture and Balchit: Archaeological and Palaeontological Sites in the Highland Area of Ethiopia
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2024
Ethiopia

Melka Kunture and Balchit: Archaeological and Palaeontological Sites in the Highland Area of Ethiopia

Located in the Upper Awash Valley in Ethiopia, the serial property is a cluster of prehistoric sites that preserve archaeological and palaeo...

Est. Ticket $4.50 - $15.00 USD (50...
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Bale Mountains National Park
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2023
Ethiopia

Bale Mountains National Park

This property protects a landscape mosaic of extraordinary beauty that is shaped by the combined forces of ancient lava outpourings, glaciat...

Est. Ticket $15 - $20 USD (approx....
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Harar Jugol, the Fortified Historic Town
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2006
Ethiopia

Harar Jugol, the Fortified Historic Town

The fortified historic town of Harar is located in the eastern part of the country on a plateau with deep gorges surrounded by deserts and s...

Est. Ticket $15 - $30 total (cover...
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Tiya
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1980
Ethiopia

Tiya

Tiya is among the most important of the roughly 160 archaeological sites discovered so far in the Soddo region, south of Addis Ababa. The si...

Est. Ticket $3.50 - $9.00 USD (app...
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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.