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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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Old City of Berne
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1983
Switzerland

Old City of Berne

Founded in the 12th century on a hill site surrounded by the Aare River, Berne developed over the centuries in line with a an exceptionally ...

Est. Ticket Free Entry
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Benedictine Convent of St John at MΓΌstair
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1983
Switzerland

Benedictine Convent of St John at MΓΌstair

The Convent of MΓΌstair, which stands in a valley in the Grisons, is a good example of Christian monastic renovation during the Carolingian p...

Est. Ticket $14 - $21 USD (12 - 18...
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La Chaux-de-Fonds / Le Locle, Watchmaking Town Planning
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2009
Switzerland

La Chaux-de-Fonds / Le Locle, Watchmaking Town Planning

The site of La Chaux-de-Fonds / Le Locle watchmaking town-planning consists of two towns situated close to one another in a remote environme...

Est. Ticket $0 - $17 USD (Free tow...
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Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2011
Italy

Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps

This serial property of 111 small individual sites encompasses the remains of prehistoric pile-dwelling (or stilt house) settlements in and ...

Est. Ticket €5.00 - €8.00 ($5.45 -...
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Abbey of St Gall
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1983
Switzerland

Abbey of St Gall

The Convent of St Gall, a perfect example of a great Carolingian monastery, was, from the 8th century to its secularization in 1805, one of ...

Est. Ticket $20.50 USD / CHF 18.00...
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Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2007
Switzerland

Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces

The Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, stretching for about 30 km along the south-facing northern shores of Lake Geneva from the Chateau de Chillon t...

Est. Ticket $0 (Free outdoor trail...
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Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2008
Switzerland

Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona

The Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona in the north-eastern part of the country covers a mountainous area of 32,850 ha which features seven peaks ...

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Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2001
Switzerland

Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch

The extension of the natural World Heritage property of Jungfrau - Aletsch - Bietschhorn (first inscribed in 2001), expands the site to the ...

Est. Ticket $0 entry to region
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Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-Town of Bellinzona
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2000
Switzerland

Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-Town of Bellinzona

The Bellinzona site consists of a group of fortifications grouped around the castle of Castelgrande, which stands on a rocky peak looking ou...

Est. Ticket $22.50 USD / CHF 20.00...
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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.