World Heritage Site

Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes hit Baalbek, home to UNESCO World Heritage Site

The IDF warned an entire Lebanese city to evacuate as they begun bombarding its outskirts in what they claim is the pursuit of militant group Hezbollah.

30/10/2024

Climate

Which European UNESCO sites are most at risk from extreme weather?

From prehistoric paintings to Swiss glaciers, these European World Heritage Sites are at risk from flooding and drought.

28/08/2024

Culture news

These are the 24 new UNESCO World Heritage Sites for 2024

There are now 1,223 World Heritage Sites around the globe.

02/08/2024

Culture news

Brâncuși’s ‘Endless Column’ added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Constantin Brâncuși's Targu Jiu ensemble in Romania has made the UNESCO World Heritage List - sculptures considered great examples of modernist art.

31/07/2024

Culture news

UNESCO adds Germany's Schwerin Castle to world heritage list

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is nearing the end of its annual session to discuss new sites to add to its prestigious heritage list. Some exciting landmarks have been added but others have been put at risk.

29/07/2024

Culture news

Italy's Via Appia enters the Unesco World Heritage List

With sixty recognised sites, Italy is the country with the highest number of UNESCO heritage sites.

27/07/2024

Destinations

Saudi Arabia: Why you should visit Jeddah in 2024

The Jeddah Historic District programme will see the restoration of some 600 historic properties for residential, tourism and business purposes.

20/04/2024

Culture news

Check out these "remarkable gems" from English heritage's 2023 list

Out of the 227 sites added to the English Heritage List in 2023, Historic England has curated a selection of the most extraordinary places for you to explore today.

13/12/2023

Travel News

Angkor Wat: Cambodia criticised for evictions at popular tourist site

The Cambodian government have been seeking to boost tourism at the heritage site since the pandemic lull.

15/11/2023

Travel News

Japan's Mount Fuji is 'screaming' under weight of tourism

A dramatic increase in visitors is causing pollution, safety concerns, and discussions about limiting access.

13/09/2023

Culture news

Ancient Buddhist temple defaced by Canadian teen

An eighth-century Japanese temple and UNESCO World Heritage site in Nara Prefecture, Toshodaiji Temple, has been vandalized.

11/07/2023

Culture news

Tourist who carved name in Colosseum identified by Italian police

Italian police say they have identified the man and the woman he was with from photos but have not named the couple.

30/06/2023

Destinations

Greek Acropolis struggles with record-breaking visitor numbers

Visitor numbers to the attraction were up 70 per cent last month, giving a taste of what is to come this summer without crowd control.

23/06/2023

Culture news

Experience world landmarks through touch in this Bulgarian exhibition

An travelling exhibition of world landmarks has been created especially for people with vision impairments allowing visitors to explore famous buildings and objects from around the world in 3D.

17/03/2023

Travel News

Cambodian families face eviction as part of Angkor Wat protection plan

With visitor numbers expected to rise now pandemic travel restrictions are over, the government aims to clear them within the next four months.

14/02/2023

People

Tourism could make the ‘eighth wonder of the world’ history

The Banaue Rice Terraces were carved into the mountain by hand by the ancestors of the Igorot people.

06/02/2023

Tech News

Ukraine is racing to 3D scan its monuments before they’re bombed

The idea is to create digital models of historic monuments that can help in their restoration if they are damaged by Russia's invasion.

22/01/2023

Experiences

Smart tourism: How is tech transforming the world of travel?

Smart cities - from Paphos to Zagreb - are redefining tourism, using AR to bring art and history to life.

13/11/2022

Culture news

Austrian World Heritage Site Melk Abbey is being restored

Around 100,000 books dating back to the year 900 and the many rooms are being restored at Austria’s historic Melk Abbey’s Library.

28/10/2022

Experiences

Electric vehicles replace horses in Jordan's ancient city of Petra

This ancient capital is looking to modern technology to improve animal welfare, increase accessibility and prevent the World Heritage Site from being damaged.

19/11/2021