30 UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES you need to visit before you die

from Supernatural stories to cultural Legends every UNESCO world heritage site has a tale to tell there are over 1 100 protected sites spread over 167 countries worldwide so there's enough for you to discover in this video we show you the most beautiful sites for you to see and visit here are the 30 must-see UNESCO world heritage sites to check off your bucket list number 30. Terracotta army China standing guard over the first emperor of China chinchi Huang the Terracotta Army is like no other archaeological site in the world thousands upon thousands of life-sized Warriors each with a unique face stand in rows where they have stood since they were buried here in the 3rd Century BC it is estimated that some 700 000 workers were involved in the creation of the site which is thought to have approximately 8 000 clay Warriors the site remained undiscovered for millenniums until a farmer was digging a well in the 1970s and uncovered the treasure some of the site remains intentionally not excavated but you can't help but be more than impressed by the massive Army that stands before you [Music] foreign number 29 Bora Buddha Indonesia borabouter is one of the most important Buddhist sites in the world and certainly one of Indonesia's most famous landmarks set in lush tropical surroundings with mountains and volcanoes rising in the distance the site is visually stunning and soothingly peaceful located on the island of java near Yogyakarta this massive Temple complex was constructed in the 700s but two to three hundred years later the site was abandoned possibly due to volcanic eruptions in the area and went relatively undisturbed for centuries the site was uncovered in the 1800s by the British and later restored today it is one of the most important tourist attractions in Indonesia thank you number 28 kasar of eight Ben hadu Morocco time stands still in this Moroccan Earthen Village the old techniques of making buildings from mud have been entirely preserved on this UNESCO site showcasing an excellent example of original Moroccan architecture the color of the reddish mud against the backdrop of the desert and the sunset is a remarkable sight [Music] number 27 Mesa Verde USA Mesa Verde is home to one of the most visually stunning archaeological sites in the USA and some of the most well-preserved Indian ruins in North America the most impressive sites are the cliff dwellings tucked precariously into the canyon walls but the entire area including the forest covered Plateau contains a vast array of ruins The ancestral puebloans inhabited this area of what is now Colorado for hundreds of years living on top of the plateau between the 6th and 12th centuries and then in the cliff dwellings until the late 13th century the drive up to the site is along a gently twisting road to the top of the Mesa where you can tour the sights on the plateau by car to see pit houses and other ruins and enjoy stunning views of the dwellings in the canyon walls those who are up for a slight physical challenge can take a guided tour through some of the cliff dwellings climbing up ladders and exploring the site in detail number 26 Banff National Park Canada Banff National Park is one of Canada's Great National Treasures attracting millions of visitors every year encompassing a portion of the Rocky Mountains the park is home to beautiful turquoise Lakes mirroring the snow-covered Peaks along with glaciers and forests since 1985 it has been included in unesco's list of protected natural and cultural monuments the picturesque little town of Banff is the only Township in the park and is the main Hub of activity the icefields parkway which wins for 230 kilometers through the 3000 meter high mountains connects Banff and Jasper National Park to the north the main highlights of this impressive Journey along the parkway are world famous Lake Louise the aristocratic looking Canadian Pacific Hotel Chateau Lake Louise and the huge Columbia icefield you also have a good chance of seeing some of Canada's Wildlife the park is home to a large number of black bears elk Caribou wolves beaver and grizzly bears [Music] number 25 Petra Jordan step back in time when discovering the Lost City of Petra this archaic City emerges out of the rose-colored stone and is only discovered in the last 200 years the majority of this site is still buried giving you the feeling you've discovered the world's best kept secret hidden in a valley surrounded by desert and mountains is an entire city carved out of stone The Lost City of Petra is one of the Seven Wonders of the World it has been rediscovered only 200 years ago because it was buried due to the effects of an earthquake plant at least one entire day wandering around in Petra the valley is over six kilometers long and offers 15 sites even more mind-blowing is the fact that 85 percent of Petra is still buried number 24 Acropolis of Athens Greece towering over the city of Athens from its Hilltop perch the Acropolis stands as a proud Monument to ancient Greece dating from between the 5th and 4th Century BC and dominating the site the Parthenon is the largest and most recognizable structure from this period and symbolizes the extensive history of this country just steps away from modern-day Athens the Acropolis is a powerful sight glistening in the Mediterranean Sun during the day and lit for dramatic effect at night for first-time visitors to the city it is an awe-inspiring site and sets the stage for travelers carrying on to other parts of Greece [Music] number 23 Chichen Itza Mexico in the flat jungle interior of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula within easy day tripping distance of Cancun and the Mayan Riviera is the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza this great city of the Mayans was an important center from the 7th to the 13th centuries and was for a Time the regional capital today it is one of the most well restored Mayan sites in Mexico offering an astounding glimpse into this culture it is also one of Mexico's biggest tourist attractions the huge pyramid is the most recognizable symbol of Chichen Itza but the site is very large with many ruins to explore foreign [Music] Giant Buddha China carved out of a red Sandstone cliff wall the lashon giant buddhistan 71 meters and is the tallest Stone Buddha in the world started by a single monk in ad713 and completed 90 years later by his followers in ad-803 the Statue looks out over the Confluence of the Ming Jiang Dadu and kwangi rivers it was built with the hope that it would bestow calm waters for the boats that ply this Waterway the statement the mountain is a Buddha and the Buddha is a mountain is said to be attributed to this enormous statue you can view the lashon Giant Buddha from very close range at either the base or near the head each offering very different perspectives foreign Easter Island Chile Easter Island is a Chilean island in the South Pacific Ocean famous for the giant statues known as moai's which dot the landscape created by the Rapa Nui people who are thought to have inhabited the island from the 12th century onward hundreds of moa's are spread around the island some are partially toppled While others stand erect some stand on a who Stone platforms and many still remain at the Quarry where they were created ranging in size from a meter to 20 meters each carving is unique and thought to symbolize an ancestor foreign [Music] Barrier Reef Australia the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is quite simply Australia's top tourism treasure stretching from the northern tip of Queensland South to the coastal town of Vanderburgh it's the planet's largest coral reef system and comprises one of its richest ecosystems so vast is this complex of reefs Islands Coral Keys seagrass beds and mangroves it is the only living structure visible from space experiencing the Great Barrier Reef is a top Australian outdoor adventure and you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy it among the most popular things to do are scuba diving and snorkeling along the shimmering coral reefs sailing around idyllic Tropical Islands fishing in designated zones peering at the Abundant marine life from a glass-bottomed boat and Soaring Over This Magnificent natural wonder on a Scenic flight thanks to its vast size you can access the Great Barrier Reef from various points along the Queensland Coast one of the most popular launching points for Reef Adventures is the thriving tourist town of Cairns in Far North Queensland about an hour's Drive North of Cairns picturesque Port Douglas is a smaller and more peaceful base for Reef trips it's also the closest Mainland port to the Great Barrier Reef number 19 Redwood National Park USA it is a mind-bending experience to hike in a forest of the tallest trees on Earth wandering through this almost prehistoric landscape of towering Giants enormous tree trunks Ferns and Lush vegetation you may feel like you've walked onto a movie set and in fact portions of the Lost World Jurassic Park were filmed in Redwood National and state parks it's also interesting to note that these modern day giant redwoods standing as high as 379 feet are descendants of the same type of trees that dinosaurs walked among during the Jurassic period the hiking trails in the Redwood National and state parks vary in length but are all generally quite easy with very few technically difficult areas on most Trails some Trails have elevation gains but they are mainly level underfoot and fairly wide number 18 Bagon Myanmar Bagon may just be the real-life fairy tale float in a hot air balloon across temples rising out of the Mist and the green one of the most fairy tale-like places in the world is Bagan and Myanmar Burma if you like Encore what in Cambodia or Cappadocia in Turkey then you are definitely going to love Bagon the area contains 2200 plus small and big temples pagodas and looks like an African country when biking around Bagon earned the UNESCO world heritage status in July 2019. entrance fees for the Bagon area are 25 000 cut 18.50 per person you buy one and can use this throughout your whole trip in Bagan foreign [Music] Venice Italy this archipelago of islands provides the perfect location for this unique floating city venice's movie style romance with mist rolling off the water Charming strolls in the streets and godly rides established as one of the most magical places in the world it's easy to see how Venice was the inspiration for so many artists and architects Venice the city of water where cars cannot come and All Transport goes by boats and bridges Venice is one of the world's most unique cities and therefore an absolute must-see while visiting Italy passing each Street Corner makes you want to pull out your camera and capture it so you can easily plan a three-day City trip with all the things you can do in Venice number 16 Yellowstone National Park USA world famous Yellowstone established in 1872 is the oldest National Park in the United States and one of the most popular This Magnificent Wilderness Area sprawls across a Basalt plateau in the northwest corner of Wyoming and Spills into neighboring Idaho and Montana it forms the heart of the greater Yellowstone ecosystem one of the largest and best preserved temperate zone ecosystems on the planet Yellowstone is one of Wyoming's top attractions and the park is famous for its spectacular scenery diverse ecosystems and fascinating geothermal wonders it's home to the world's largest number of active geysers and offers a window into the powerful forces deep beneath the earth's crust the same forces that shape this park and its dazzling and dramatic landscapes the scenery ranges from snaking rivers and sweeping green valleys to vast Lakes Canyons thundering waterfalls and hissing lunar-like landscapes number 15 the Coliseum Italy one of the seven wonders of the world and the world's largest ever Amphitheater this is a must-see to check off your UNESCO bucket list take a tour of this oval Masterpiece to gain a greater understanding of its turbulent history truly mind-blowing the Coliseum is the largest Amphitheater ever built this oval-shaped masterpiece survived earthquakes fires Wars which give it the well-deserved title of one of the Seven Wonders of the World it is an absolute must while visiting Rome the Coliseum is located in the center of Rome and is easily accessible by the Fantastic Subway the doors open at 8 30 a.m but it is recommended to be early and avoid the crowd or buy a ticket in advance and skip the line number 14 The Rock sites of Cappadocia Turkey it's hard not to pinch yourself when visiting the rock sites of Cappadocia a place that could only be plucked from your dreams feel close to Nature by staying inside a cave hotel watching Stars by night and floating in a hot air balloon in the morning a number one Unforgettable experience Cappadocia Turkey a wonder of the world that is truly a dream come to life discover moon-like Landscapes hotels inside caves and hundreds of hot air balloons floating across the Golden Sky whether you're hiking between rock formations riding on Horseback at sunset or lying down under a blanket of stars every experience in Cappadocia is magical this will be a bucket list trip of moments that leave a mark on your mind and heart forever Cappadocia is situated in central Anatolia one of turkey's most beautiful regions if not the world the area of Cappadocia became famous for its unique Landscapes filled with mushroom-shaped rock formations and deep valleys created Through The Years from volcanic activity and erosion number 13 The Great Wall China the snaking shape of the Great Wall of China can be seen from the Moon how crazy is that it is just one important factor in the value of this UNESCO site built by hand through painstaking effort over a span of nearly One Thousand Years the defensive wall has a total length of 20 000 kilometers foreign [Music] Italy sanctair Italy five beautifully colored Villages between Pisa and Genoa hidden in the northwest of Italy these sleepy fishing villages built on hilltops offer great walking routes through this National Park in UNESCO area even when you are not into walking song Tear is easy to visit by train and an absolute must visit in Italy the dramatic coastlines and picturesque Villages of the sanctair draw over 2.4 million visitors a Year song Tear has five Villages from north to south monoroso vernazza Cornelia Motorola and Rio majora number 11 Yosemite National Park USA Yosemite National Park is in California's Sierra Nevada mountains it's famed for its giant ancient sequoia trees and for tunnel view the iconic Vista of towering bridal veil fall in the Granite Cliffs of El Capitan and half dome in Yosemite Village are shops restaurants lodging the Yosemite Museum and the Ansel Adams Gallery with Prince of the photographer's renowned black and white Landscapes of the area Yosemite National Park one of the ecological Treasures of the United States became an official world heritage site in 1984. the International Community decided the natural beauty and diversity of Yosemite had great scientific and cultural importance and deserved special protections [Music] number 10 Pyramids of Giza Egypt it's difficult to imagine how these otherworldly constructions in Egypt ever were built as a result you feel inspired by the capabilities of the human race these impressive Royal tombs are thousands of years old and are of such great height that they can be seen from Cairo city the Pyramids of Giza are the largest and most recognizable pyramid structures in the world they were built to honor certain pharaohs of the fourth ruling dynasty of Egypt during a period known as the Old Kingdom the Old Kingdom was the first Great era of Egyptian civilization and lasted from 2686 to 2181 BCE number nine Tingler National Park Iceland take a frontrow seat for wondrous Mother Nature Iceland's incredible National Park is the only place in the world where tectonic plates are above sea level and therefore the visible divide between the North American and Eurasian plates is clear to see there is only one country in the world with so many natural wonders and that's Iceland the rugged mars-like landscape filled with natural Hot Springs powerful waterfalls volcanoes and Glaciers has become immensely popular over the last few years and that is for a perfect reason Iceland is one of a kind and easy to travel to this two-week Iceland route guide takes you to around Iceland's Ring Road and loads of hidden gems number eight the Taj Mahal India often hailed as the Jewel of India this opulent burial chamber made from White marble was built by the emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife his love for her is clear to see through the careful design of the mausoleum from it's a perfect symmetry to the beauty of the white minarets against the blue Indian sky foreign number seven Machu Picchu Peru one of the new seven wonders of the world every detail of seeing Machu Picchu including the journey to get there is overwhelmingly beautiful watch the sun's Rays beam down on the ancient Incan City set against the backdrop of fantastically Green Mountains Machu Picchu in Peru is an ancient Incan City built in the 15th century on top of a mountain the once lost city was rediscovered in 1911 covered by the Andean Forest it is an archaeological Masterpiece and just like the pyramids in Egypt Machu Picchu belongs to the world's wonders no matter if you visit via the stunning train ride or the world famous Inca hike it is set to become one of the highlights of your Peru route number six Komodo National Park Indonesia dragons and pink beaches it seems like a fantasy the Treasures of the Komodo Islands have all this and more spend your days immersing yourself in world-class nature with sea life of all colors and variations in oceans so clear that you'll spend more time in the water than out one of the best untouched Treasures of Indonesia is the Komodo Islands Komodo National Park is part of Flores a group of 29 small and big white sanded Islands it is home to the world famous Komodo dragon countless manta rays sea turtles Dolphins small sharks world-class snorkeling and diving sites with millions of fish stunning hiking paths and pink beaches foreign Encore what Cambodia Hindu temples growing out of trees carvings and giant sculptures are all elements of one of the most important archaeological findings there is something very spiritual about watching the sunrise over this ancient complex of temples number four halong Bay Vietnam Limestone pillars surge up out of the calm Waters in Vietnam looming over the small boats and local fishermen like something out of a storybook a great way to see the 1 600 islands is by kayaking it gives you a great perspective as to how huge these formations are foreign [Music] Stonehenge United Kingdom the formation of Stonehenge has to be one of the most puzzling Marvels yet how such incredibly large and heavy Stones came to be moved to this site as an archaeological mystery Additionally the stone circle is renowned for its spiritual power cue Goosebumps number two sultanamat archaeological Park turkey including Hippodrome of Constantine Aya Sofia Aya Irene little Aya Sofia and Top Cat Palace this is a part of the oldest end bowl and you should visit this area when you visit Turkey the Blue Mosque in Istanbul also known by its official name the sultan Ahmed mosque is an ottoman-era historical Imperial mosque located in Istanbul Turkey a functioning mosque it also attracts large numbers of tourist visitors it was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I foreign [Music] [Music] [Music] number one ancient city of sigiria Sri Lanka this extraordinary Rock Fortress was built for a king and it's an easy Legend to believe due to the fact it is built complete with stairs Terrace Gardens beautiful wall paintings and carvings the challenging climb up this natural phenomenon is worth it for the panoramic views over the Luscious Sri Lankan landscape lion Rock and siguria is one of the most popular landmarks to visit during a route through Sri Lanka the natural phenomenon is an enormous 200 meter square-shaped Rock a former Fortress of King cassapa it is home to murals Gardens and On Top of the Rock a swimming pool and Palace lion rock is one of the eight UNESCO world heritage sites and is a must visit in Sri Lanka thank you [Music] [Music] [Music] foreign [Music]

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Published: Thu Dec 15 2022