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A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area with legal protection by an international convention administered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. World Heritage Sites are designated by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
City of Ohrid – Natural and Cultural Heritage
The city of Ohrid, located on the shores of Lake Ohrid, is one of the oldest human settlements…
Ramappa Temple – The Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple
Rudreshwar, popularly known as Ramappa Temple, is located in the village of Palampet, about 200 km north-east of…
Sambor Prei Kuk & Ishanapura: Archaeological Site
Sambor Prei Kuk & Ishanapura: The archaeological site of Sambor Pre Kuk in the Khmer language, “Temple in…
Antigua Naval Dockyard: World Heritage Site
UNESCO designated the Antigua Naval Dockyard and associated archeological sites as a World Heritage Site on 16 July…
Mbanza Kongo, Angola : World Heritage Site
Mbanza is located in the extreme northern Angola, about 40 km from the city of Kongo, the international…
Madriu Perafita Claror Valley, Andorra
Madriu Perafita Claror Valley : Andorra is one of the most unique countries in the world. Nestled in…
Bamiyan Valley : Cultural & Archaeological Remains
Bamiyan Valley : From the north to the Hindukush Mountains, to the south are the Baba Parbats. It…
Minaret of Jam : The Discovery And Facts
Minaret of Jam is located in the Shahrak district of Ghur province in Afghanistan. It is situated at…
Sinharaja Rain Forest Sri Lanka : Biodiversity Hotspot
Sinharaja is a rain forest and a biodiversity hotspot located in the southwest lowland wetlands within the Sabaragamu…
Kandy, Sri Lanka : Exploring the sacred city
Kandy is the last royal kingdom of Sri Lanka with a picturesque landscape surrounded by beautiful mountains situated…