Roskilde Cathedral, Denmark
The Roskilde Cathedral (Domkirke) of the ancient capital of Denmark is the first Gothic cathedral to be built of brick. Because of this distinction, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Jordan
There are five UNESCO World Heritage sites in Jordan. The most famous of those is Petra. The other significant site is the Wadi Rum desert.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany
There are 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany. Germany is fifth in the number of UNESCO World Heritage sites behind Italy, China, Spain, and France. Below is a list … Read more
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sweden
There are 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sweden. On our visit in 2014, we visited two of them: the Drottningholm Palace and the Skogskyrkogarden Cemetery. Both are on the … Read more
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France
There are 43 Unesco World Heritage Sites in France, the fourth most after Italy, Spain, and China. Below is the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in France, with links … Read more
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Romania
There are eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Romania. Six are cultural sites, and two are so-called natural sites. The UNESCO sites named The Wooden Churches of Maramures and the Fortified Churches of Transylvania are made up of multiple sites in several villages.
The Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily
The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, Sicily is yet another manifestation of the Greeks’ rightful place at the head of Western Civilization.
Views of Olympic National Park, Washington
Sunsets and spectacular views throughout Olympic National Park in Washington, a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United States of America
The United States is tenth on the list of countries with UNESCO World Heritage Sites with 26. Unusual among UNESCO World Heritage countries, the United States has more Natural sites … Read more
Why You Should Travel to Cuba
The many reasons to travel to Cuba now. See how a country’s people cope with decades of isolation and socialism, and discover the natural beauty of the island, too.