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Top UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Sites to visit

Ancient ruins of once important structures, notable architecture, cities, monuments, or tombs can all be World Heritage Sites. With over 800 remarkable cultural places to visit, you might feel a bit confused as to where to start? Well, here is our list of recommendations of top World Heritage cultural sites to add to your travel bucket list!

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Acropolis of Athens

The legendary Acropolis is home to many monuments erected to the glory of kings and Gods, including the temple of Athena and the iconic Parthenon. Walk among the remains of the ancient Greek civilization and feel the weight of aeons, as evidence suggests this site has been inhabited ever since the fourth millenium BC.

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Borobudur Temple

Asia is home to many astonishing temples and sacred places, with unique architecture which always feels quite exotic from our westerner perspective. Borobudur temple is actually the largest Buddhist temple in the world, home to 504 Buddha statues. This temple is even Indonesia's number one touristic destination!

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Chichen Itza

These pre-Columbian Mayan ruins are home to many wonders, like the Sacred Cenote, the Great Ball Court, or of course the famous pyramid El Castillo, which makes it one of Mexico's best sightseeing spot. Historians estimate that at its peak, the ancient city was home to 35,000 people. Can you believe it?

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Colosseum

Yet another one of the New Seven Wonders of the World on our list, this one carries a heavy history and is definitely an unmissable cultural destination, located at the heart of Rome. This antique 2100 years old amphitheatre is actually the largest one ever built, and is one of the most popular touristic hotspots in Europe.

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Easter Island

Filled with mysterious massive stone monuments, this Chilean island is truly a treasure of the Pacific Ocean. Did you know that it got its peculiar name after being discovered by a Dutch explorer on Easter Sunday in 1722? And in spite of being 3,500 km from the nearest continent, about 5,000 people still live on the island.

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Gaudi's Work

Barcelona is home to some amazing and unique pieces of architecture, the works of Antoni Gaudi, the most famous Catalan Modernist. Some of his most iconic buildings include the Palau Guell, the Casa Battlo, the Parque Guell and of course the church of the Sagrada Familia.

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Great Wall of China

There are many architectural feats on this list, but this one is on the next level. Spanning over more than 20,000 km, built over a total time of 23 centuries, and even visible from space**... The Great Wall of China is without a doubt one of the most stunning human construction ever made.

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Machu Picchu*

Walk the path of ancient explorers and unravel this hidden gem of the Andes Mountains. Surprisingly only a bit more than 500 years old, this archeological site was once home to an Incan emperor and was only discovered by the outside world in 1911. Are you ready to explore the Lost City of the Incas?

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Petra

Another magnificent piece of human history which was lost to the world until it was rediscovered in 1812 by a Swiss geographer, who actually tricked his way to the heavily guarded site by pretending to be Arab. The famous temple carved in the rock is actually called 'The Treasury', quite a fitting name isn't it?

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Prague City center

The first actual city on our list, Prague is full of history and culture, nested at the heart of Central Europe. In the compact center of the city you will have the chance to visit Prague Castle, take a boat tour across the Vltava River or walk around Wenceslas Square, and many more activities.

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Pyramids of Giza

The last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing to this day, built circa 2560 BC, this giant tomb is a monument to architectural prowess. Attracting almost 15 million visitors to Egypt every year, this legendary destination will certainly offer you an unforgettable experience.

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Stonehenge

An iconic prehistoric monument located in England, which may very well be 5000 years old according to some remains found on location, and is still full of mysteries to this day. But you have to ask the question: why are these stones here? Who knows, maybe you will find the answer...

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Sydney Opera House

One of the most recognizable buildings of the 20th century, it is also one of the most photographed! Host to more than 1500 performances and 8 million visitors every year, this staple of the Australian cultural scene is definitely a must see during your Oceanian holiday tour.

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Taj Mahal

A magnificent mausoleum built by an emperor in memory of his beloved wife... To this day the Taj Mahal fuels the dreams of millions of tourists, all equally in awe before its majestic beauty. Its unique architecture and iconic white marble make it a must see destination in India.

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Venice and its Lagoon

Venice is certainly one of the most popular urban travel destination on the globe. The 'Floating City' will have you delighted with its massive cultural history, one of a kind architecture, and some unique culinary specialties thanks to its lagoon aquaculture.

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Want to learn more about World Heritage Sites?

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