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Ancient City of Sigiriya
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1982
Sri Lanka

Ancient City of Sigiriya

The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477–95) lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standin...

Est. Ticket $36 USD (approx. 11,80...
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Sacred City of Anuradhapura
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1982
Sri Lanka

Sacred City of Anuradhapura

This sacred city was established around a cutting from the 'tree of enlightenment', the Buddha's fig tree, brought there in the 3rd century ...

Est. Ticket $25 - $30 USD (approx....
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Sacred City of Kandy
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1988
Sri Lanka

Sacred City of Kandy

This sacred Buddhist site, popularly known as the city of Senkadagalapura, was the last capital of the Sinhala kings whose patronage enabled...

Est. Ticket $7.00 - $8.50 USD (LKR...
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Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1988
Sri Lanka

Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications

Founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese, Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, before the arrival of the Br...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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Sinharaja Forest Reserve
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 1988
Sri Lanka

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Located in south-west Sri Lanka, Sinharaja is the country's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest. More than 60% of the trees are ...

Est. Ticket $15 - $35 USD (incl. m...
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Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1982
Sri Lanka

Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. It comprises, besides the Brahmanic monuments ...

Est. Ticket $30 USD (approx. 9,300...
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Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1991
Sri Lanka

Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple

A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery, with its five sanctuaries, is the largest, best-preserved cave-temple comple...

Est. Ticket $10.50 - $11.50 USD (L...
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Central Highlands of Sri Lanka
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2010
Sri Lanka

Central Highlands of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's highlands are situated in the south-central part of the island. The property comprises the Peak Wilderness Protected Area, the H...

Est. Ticket $0 - $38 USD (Free at ...
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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.