France is a diverse country with thousands of years of history, distinctive cities, and incredible landscapes, so it’s no surprise that France is home to a large collection of UNESCO World Heritage ...

In 1989, the appearance of Petra’s ancient tomb known as the Treasury [Al-Khazneh] in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade electrified moviegoers. Following the film’s release, annual attendance at ...

From remote isles with wildlife wandering freely to scarcely-visited desert kingdoms and ancient tombs long forgotten, some UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the world are unfairly overlooked. We ...

Thanks to the continued support of the Government of Flanders (Belgium), the World Heritage Online Map Platform has evolved into the UNESCO Sites Navigator, a dynamic geospatial platform now covering ...

For travelers looking for a more peaceful time spent in nature, new research from travel experts at Emerald Cruises reveals the continent’s least explored outdoor landmarks. ByRebecca Ann Hughes, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A growing number of people are seeking out UNESCO World Heritage sites when they're traveling. Maria Korneeva, Getty Images How ...

The Marquesas are a beautiful, remote stretch of islands in the South Pacific. And, as of last weekend, they are also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The latest UNESCO convention added 24 new properties ...

UNESCO’s first global biodiversity and climate assessment finds 98% of its 2,200+ sites have faced climate extremes since 2000, with a 1°C (1.8°F) rise by 2050 expected to triple exposure. Around 20% ...

The International Centre on Space Technologies for Natural and Cultural Heritage (HIST) under the Auspices of UNESCO is calling for case studies on best practices of digital technologies for the ...