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Which places in California are designated a UNESCO World Heritage site?
The Trump administration intends to withdraw the U.S. from the organization, just two years after it rejoined after a ...
Five incredible new World Heritage Sites everyone should visit
There are various obvious clues that summer has arrived in full: the end of the school year; the inevitable travel chaos at ...
A guide to Gingee fort, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gingee Fort, a treasure trove of history and adventure near Chennai.
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Germany’s Stunning Fairytale Castles Added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Built under the rule of Ludwig II, the grand palace complexes in Bavaria were among 26 new sites granted world heritage ...
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A look at some of 2025’s new additions to UNESCO World Heritage List
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee met in Paris this month to add to its list of cultural sites around the world deemed to ...
5 UNESCO World Heritage circuits in India for culture vultures
If your idea of a perfect trip involves ancient ruins, rock-cut temples, glorious palaces, and stories etched in stone, ...
Key dates in the US and UNESCO's on-again, off-again relationship
UNESCO's founding treaty is signed and its constitution is adopted in London, saying it intends to advance "international ...
U.S. pulls out of UNESCO. Did you know these places in California are recognized by it?
Several places in Los Angeles and further north in California are on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Here's what that means.