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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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Wadi Rum Protected Area
πŸ“œ Mixed
Inscribed 2011
Jordan

Wadi Rum Protected Area

The 74,000-hectare property, inscribed as a mixed natural and cultural site, is situated in southern Jordan, near the border with Saudi Arab...

Est. Ticket 5 JOD (~$7 USD) or Fre...
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Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2014
Saudi Arabia

Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah

Historic Jeddah is situated on the eastern shore of the Red Sea. From the 7th century AD it was established as a major port for Indian Ocean...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2010
Saudi Arabia

At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah

This property was the first capital of the Saudi Dynasty, in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, north-west of Riyadh. Founded in the 15th c...

Est. Ticket $13.35 - $53.35 USD (5...
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The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2024
Saudi Arabia

The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area

Lying at a strategic point of the ancient trade routes of the Arabian Peninsula, the property was abruptly abandoned around the 5th century ...

Est. Ticket 75 SAR (~$20 USD) entr...
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Hegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madā ͐ in ṒāliαΈ₯)
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2008
Saudi Arabia

Hegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madā ͐ in ṒāliαΈ₯)

The Hegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madā ͐ in ṒāliαΈ₯) is the first World Heritage property to be inscribed in Saudi Arabia. Formerly kno...

Est. Ticket $25 - $31 USD (Standar...
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Ḁimā Cultural Area
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2021
Saudi Arabia

Ḁimā Cultural Area

Located in an arid, mountainous area of southwest Saudi Arabia, on one of the Arabian Peninsula’s ancient caravan routes, HΜ£imaΜ„ Cultural Ar...

Est. Ticket 50 SAR (~$13.30 USD)
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β€˜Uruq Bani Ma’arid
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2023
Saudi Arabia

β€˜Uruq Bani Ma’arid

The property encompasses the western part of the greatest expanse of windblown sand on Earth, known as Ar Rub' al-KhaIi, and conserves a por...

Est. Ticket $40 - $67 USD (150 - 2...
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Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2015
Saudi Arabia

Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia

This property includes two components situated in a desert landscape: Jabel Umm Sinman at Jubbah and the Jabal al-Manjor and Raat at Shuwaym...

Est. Ticket $6.70 USD (25 SAR) for...
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Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2018
Saudi Arabia

Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape

In the eastern Arabian Peninsula, the Al-Ahsa Oasis is a serial property comprising gardens, canals, springs, wells and a drainage lake, as ...

Est. Ticket $15 - $25 USD (SAR 55 ...
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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.