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The Ahwar of Southern Iraq: Refuge of Biodiversity and the Relict Landscape of the Mesopotamian Cities
πŸ“œ Mixed
Inscribed 2016
Iraq

The Ahwar of Southern Iraq: Refuge of Biodiversity and the Relict Landscape of the Mesopotamian Cities

The Ahwar is made up of seven components: three archaeological sites and four wetland marsh areas in southern Iraq. The archaeological citie...

Est. Ticket $17 - $19 USD (25,000 ...
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Samarra Archaeological City
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2007
Iraq

Samarra Archaeological City

Samarra Archaeological City is the site of a powerful Islamic capital city that ruled over the provinces of the Abbasid Empire extending fro...

Est. Ticket $18.50 USD (25,000 IQD)
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Hatra
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1985
Iraq

Hatra

A large fortified city under the influence of the Parthian Empire and capital of the first Arab Kingdom, Hatra withstood invasions by the Ro...

Est. Ticket $19 - $26 USD (25,000 ...
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Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat)
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2003
Iraq

Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat)

The ancient city of Ashur is located on the Tigris River in northern Mesopotamia in a specific geo-ecological zone, at the borderline betwee...

Est. Ticket $18.50 USD / 25,000 IQD
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Babylon
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2019
Iraq

Babylon

Situated 85 km south of Baghdad, the property includes the ruins of the city which, between 626 and 539 BCE, was the capital of the Neo-Baby...

Est. Ticket 25,000 IQD (~$19 USD)
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Erbil Citadel
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2014
Iraq

Erbil Citadel

Erbil Citadel is a fortified settlement on top of an imposing ovoid-shaped tell (a hill created by many generations of people living and reb...

Est. Ticket $1.50 - $5.25 USD (2,0...
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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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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.