n 1973, when the U.S. became the first country to sign the World Heritage Convention, the idea was for global recognition to encourage protection of the world's great natural and cultural sites.

Nepal has long been a favored destination for travelers from all over the world. Whether you're drawn to serene weather and captivating landscapes or are eager to explore impressive architectural ...

There are 1,223 UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the globe, from the Great Pyramids of Giza to Easter Island to Independence Hall in Philadelphia. These landmarks have cultural, historical or ...

creating a legacy worthy of World Heritage status. The site is made up of ten mining areas and more than 200 engine house sites, which were home to the steam engines used in the mining process.

and Earth’s sole natural satellite are among the latest cultural heritage sites identified by global heritage preservation nonprofit the World Monuments Fund (WMF) as being “Watch”-worthy. That is, ...

Ten days after Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616 ... It is part of the series "Lisa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan," which depicts various sites of outstanding universal value across the ...