Travel

Perched high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, shrouded in mist and surrounded by lush green peaks, Machu Picchu remains one of the most awe-inspiring archaeological sites in the world. …

Nestled at the foot of the Kuh-e Rahmat (Mountain of Mercy) near modern-day Shiraz in Iran, Persepolis—known to the ancient Persians as Pārsa—stands as one of the most extraordinary archaeological …

The Great Barrier Reef, stretching more than 2,300 kilometers (1,400 miles) along the northeastern coast of Australia, is the largest coral reef system in the world. Comprising over 2,900 individual …

The Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognizable and iconic buildings in the world. Located on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, it has become a global symbol not …

Mount Athos, often referred to as the “Holy Mountain” (Agion Oros), is a monastic peninsula in northern Greece and a unique spiritual enclave that has preserved the traditions of Eastern …

Here is a list of 100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites from around the world, covering cultural, natural, and mixed sites across all continents: Africa Asia Europe North America South America …

The York City Walls, also known as the Bar Walls, are among the finest and most complete medieval city walls in England. Enclosing the historic city of York, these walls …

Bootham Bar is one of the four principal medieval gateways—known as “bars”—integrated into York’s historic city walls. Situated at the northern entrance to the city, it has served as a …