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!


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: 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 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: 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

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 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

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

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

Chaco Canyon

Pueblo Bonito. Chaco Culture National Historical Park. New Mexico.

Explore the mysterious ruins of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico.  Continue reading

Mesa Verde

Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde National Park

An archaeologist explores a bunch of awesome cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park. Continue reading

Wandering Pisa: More Than Just a Tower

Santa Maria Assunta, Leaning Tower. Pisa, Italy.

There is much more to this Tuscan city than its Leaning Tower.  Continue reading

Buried at the Grand Canyon

Cemetery gate. Pioneer Cemetery, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.

Explore Grand Canyon National Park’s history in the park’s cemetery. Continue reading

Grand Canyon: Hike to Dripping Springs

Hermit Trail. Grand Canyon National Park. Arizona.

Hiking along one of the Grand Canyon’s more interesting trails. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 3, Pilgrimages and Colleges

Canterbury Cathedral, England.

From a shrine to a saint, the remains of a grand Roman villa and a chapel built by a king, explore South-East England. Continue reading