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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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Fort Jesus, Mombasa
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2011
Kenya

Fort Jesus, Mombasa

The Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1593-1596 to the designs of Giovanni Battista Cairati to protect the port of Mombasa, is one of the mos...

Est. Ticket $12 - $15 USD (approx....
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Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2011
Kenya

Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley

The Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley , a natural property of outstanding beauty, comprises three inter-linked relatively shallow l...

Est. Ticket $50 - $80 USD (KES 6,7...
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Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 1997
Kenya

Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest

At 5,199 m, Mount Kenya is the second highest peak in Africa. It is an ancient extinct volcano, which during its period of activity (3.1-2.6...

Est. Ticket $70 - $85 USD (Day Con...
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Thimlich Ohinga Archaeological Site
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2018
Kenya

Thimlich Ohinga Archaeological Site

Situated north-west of the town of Migori, in the Lake Victoria region, this dry-stone walled settlement was probably built in the 16th cent...

Est. Ticket $12 USD (KES 1,500) fo...
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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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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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Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2008
Kenya

Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests

The Mijikenda Kaya Forests consist of 10 separate forest sites spread over some 200 km along the coast containing the remains of numerous fo...

Est. Ticket $15 - $20 USD (approx....
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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.