UNESCO

One cannot go wrong with a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are judged to contain “cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity”. I just think that UNESCO has a habit of picking the coolest places.

I don’t plan my trip around visiting UNESCO sites. However, they seem to show up a lot in my travels. Probably because they choose the coolest places.

Below I have listed all my posts related to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They might be the main reason for a post or just found while wandering around. I tend to do that.

 

Check out all these posts featuring UNESCO World Heritage Sites!


España: Churches of Seville

San Luis de los Franceses. Seville, Spain

Colorful facades, golden altars and towering towers, explore the splendid churches of Seville.  Continue reading

España: the Alcázar of Seville

The Maidens Courtyard. Palace of Pedro I. Alcazar. Seville, Spain

Mosaics, gardens and courtyards galore. Explore the breathtaking Alcázar.  Continue reading

España: Wandering Mérida

Ancient Roman theatre. Merida, Spain

Explorations a Spanish city with Roman ruins around every corner. Continue reading

España: Wandering Cáceres

Uncover the awe-inspiring marvels of Cáceres, Spain’s medieval town center! Continue reading

España: Wandering Salamanca

Explorations of a university town steeped in history.  Continue reading

España: Wandering Ávila

Explorations of a picturesque walled city on a hill.  Continue reading

España: Wandering Burgos

Explorations of a Northern Spanish city, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage cathedral. Continue reading

España: Wandering Segovia

Explorations of beautiful Old Segovia, Spain. Continue reading

The Smokies: the Deep South

With history, waterfalls, and a giant lake, visiting the southern side of the Smokies is a treat! Continue reading

The Smokies: Around the Middle

More explorations of Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Continue reading

The Smokies: Creeks and Waterfalls

Come along as I explore follow some gurgling creeks and see some wonderful waterfalls in the Northeastern part of the Smokies. Continue reading

The Smokies: Cataloochee

History and nature collide in the Cataloochee Valley.  Continue reading

Monticello

Explore the grand home of one of America’s founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson. Continue reading

Redwoods

Lady Bird Johnson Grove. Redwoods National Park, California

Redwoods is more than just one park. There’s a whole bunch of them to explore! Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Piazza San Marco

Doge's Palace. Venice, Italy

A trip to Venice would not be complete without a visit to Saint Mark’s Square! Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Acqua Alta

Grand Canal. Venice, Italy

High water, canals and explorations of Venice, Italy. Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Return to Florence, Part 2

Santa Croce. Florence, Italy

Explorations of Florence continue with wonderful gardens, palaces, churches and museums, all the staples of urban tourism. Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Return to Florence, Part 1

Battistero di San Giovanni. Duomo. Florence, Italy

A return visit to Florence takes me to some of the city’s most beloved sights.  Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Return to Siena

Siena Cathedral. Siena, Italy

Explore a wonderful Tuscan city known for its stunning cathedral. Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Tivoli

Canopus. Hadrian's Villa. Tivoli, Italy.

Explore two villas built over a thousand years apart in this sleepy county town outside of Rome. Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Return to Rome, Part 2

Castel Sant'Angelo. Rome, Italy

Churches, churches and more churches, tag along as I explore some of my favorite sights in Rome.  Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Return to Rome, Part 1

Colosseum. Rome. Italy

Returning to explore more of the Eternal City with two days jam packed full of ancient ruins and other awesome sights! Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Royal Palace of Caserta

Royal Palace of Caserta. Italy.

Explore the largest royal palace in the world, conveniently located in the suburbs of Naples, Italy. Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Return to Naples

Naples, Italy

Tag along as I return once again to the amazing city of Naples, Italy. Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Return to Pompeii

Forum. Pompeii, Italy.

Explore the ruins of the world’s most famous buried city! Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Valley of the Temples

Valley of the Temples. Agrigento, Sicily, Italy

A ridge, rather than a valley, full of wonderful ruins next to a wonderful Sicilian city. Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Cefalù

Cefalu, Sicily, Italy.

Explore an adorable seaside fishing village on Sicily’s northern coast. Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Monreale

Monreale Cathedral. Italy

Beautiful mosaics, a stunning cloister, and a majestic cathedral bring pilgrims from around the world to this hillside town outside of Palermo, Italy. Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Villa Romana del Casale

Villa Romana del Casale. Piazza Armerina, Sicily. Italy

In the middle of Sicily lies the ruins of an Ancient Roman villa filled with amazing mosaics found nowhere else. Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Syracuse

Piazza del Duomo. Syracuse, Italy

Explore one of Sicily’s most famous and oldest cities. Continue reading

Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Noto

Explore a Sicilian city and UNESCO World Heritage site that was given new life after a devastating earthquake. Continue reading

Mysterious Temples of Malta

Explore the mysterious and unique Neolithic temples of Malta! Continue reading

Malta: Wandering Valletta

Valletta from nearby Sliema,

Explorations of the smallest capital city in Europe, belonging to one of the smallest countries. Continue reading

Wandering Arles

amphitheater. Arles, France

Explorations of a picturesque Southern French town. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 22, Chester and Some Welsh Castles

Conwy Castle. Conwy, Wales

Explore the medieval town of Chester and a couple of awesome castles in Northern Wales. Continue reading

Wandering Mantua

Piazza Sordello. Mantua, Italy

Explorations of a lovely Northern Italian city full of wonderful palaces and churches. Continue reading

Wandering Bath

Roman Baths. Bath, England

Ancient Roman, Tudor and Neo-classical architecture dot this lovely Somerset city. Bath is a lovely place to wander and explore. Continue reading

Wandering Ravenna

Ravenna, Italy

Explorations of a city full of the most wonderful mosaics ever. Seriously, they are awesome. Continue reading

Wandering Nice

Nice, France

This Southern French town is really nice. Continue reading

Wandering San Marino

Piazza della Liberta. San Marino

Explorations of the oldest republic in the world. Continue reading

Wandering Bruges

Bruges, Belgium

Explorations of a picturesque Flemish city famous for its canals and medieval buildings. Continue reading

Emperor Nero’s Villa

Villa Poppaea, Oplontis, Italy

Explore a villa once owned by one of Ancient Rome’s most infamous emperors. Continue reading

Wandering Rome: the Vatican

St. Peter's Basilica. Vatican

Explore the immense beauty of Vatican City. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 10, Wandering Edinburgh

Old Town. Edinburgh. Scotland

Heading into Scotland with explorations of its most famous city. Continue reading

Wandering Rome: the Museums

Capitoline Museums, Rome, Italy

Explorations of my favorite city in the world’s museums.  Continue reading

Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley. Yosemite National Park, California

Explore one of the most famous valleys in the United States. Continue reading

Wandering Rome: the Churches

Santa Maria in Aracoeli. Rome, Italy

Rome is famous for its churches. These are only a few of many you need to visit.  Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 8, Northern Yorkshire

Tynemouth Priory. Tynemouth, England.

Northern Yorkshire is a history buffs dream with its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, abbey ruins, castles and much, much more. Continue reading

Wandering Rome: the Streets

The Tiber River . Rome, Italy.

Wander the narrow, winding streets of Rome.  Continue reading

Wandering Rome: the Ancient City

Roman Forum. Rome, Italy.

Rome is full of ruins from its ancient past. Come explore them with me.  Continue reading