Here Are UNESCO's Newest World Heritage Sites. Discover which cultural and natural wonders made the prestigious list this year. By National Geographic Staff. July 10, 2017 ...

You may be familiar with some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the U.S., from various national parks to New York’s Statue of Liberty.However, Europe also has its fair share of culturally ...

Witness the serene beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, framed by willow trees and misty hills, as the lake reflects the timeless charm of Chinese culture and history from an aerial perspective.

UNESCO and Plastic Odyssey have announced a new strategic partnership to address the escalating crisis of plastic pollution threatening marine World Heritage sites. The collaboration was unveiled ...

UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Two hills form the 37 ha site on the Southern Anatolian Plateau. The taller eastern mound contains eighteen levels of Neolithic occupation between 7400 bc and 6200 bc, ...

Chamoli, Uttarakhand The much-anticipated Valley of Flowers National Park , nestled in the high altitudes of the Chamoli district , has officially reopened for tourists. Declared a UNESCO World ...

The ocean is not only a vast and powerful ecosystem – it is also one of humanity’s greatest teachers. At the Aquarium of Paris, preparations are underway for World Oceans Day, on 8 June.With over ...

For a site to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, it must first be nominated by the country where it is located. The nomination is examined by international experts who decide whether the ...

A giant crane collapsed at the construction site of Health First's planned new Cape Canaveral Hospital on Merritt Island on June 4, killing two.

The Zhangjiajie park is a UNESCO heritage site that provided inspiration for the scenery in director James Cameron's 2009 sci-fi film.