Europe Attractions: UNESCO Heritage Site
Here's a list of all attractions in Europe tagged as 'UNESCO Heritage Site' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local attractions.
Jungfrau Glacier
The Jungfraujoch is a saddle between the mountains Monch and Jungfrau in the Swiss Alps. It is known as the Top of Europe and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ... Continue Reading »
Durham Castle
Durham Castle was built in 1072 by the order of William the Conqueror, who intended it as a statement of power over the local Saxons as well as a bulwark ... Continue Reading »
Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral)
The Kölner Dom, also known as the Cologne Cathedral, is the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe. In the 19th century, it was the tallest building in ... Continue Reading »
Sultanahmet District
Leave the present day behind and take a wander around Old Istanbul, the wonderful old Sultanahmet district. This World Heritage-listed district is crammed ... Continue Reading »
Urdaibai Reserva de la Biosfera
Slowly meandering toward the Sea of Biscay, the Oca River Estuary forms a vast wetland, the Iberian Peninsula's most important. It is protected by both the ... Continue Reading »
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is still one of the world's great mysteries. Who built it? Why? And how? Around 3,500 years old, Stonehenge is a massive circle of standing stones ... Continue Reading »
Bruges
Bruges likes to think of itself as the 'Venice of the north', fighting Amsterdam for the title and quite possibly winning. It's smaller than Amsterdam, less ... Continue Reading »
Alhambra and Generalife
The Alhambra is not only Spain's greatest architectural treasure, but one of the world's wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage. Walking past its austere ... Continue Reading »
Auschwitz
The Auschwitz concentration camp was established in April 1940 in the prewar Polish army barracks on the outskirts of Oświęcim. Originally intended for ... Continue Reading »
Wachau Valley
The Wachau Valley is a stretch of the Danube River between Melk and Krems in Lower Austria. It has been peopled since prehistoric times. How do we know this? ... Continue Reading »
Parthenon
The Parthenon (Parthenonas), one of the world's most famous buildings, represents a high point in ancient Greek architecture. Built around 440 BC, the ... Continue Reading »
Jardin des Tuileries
Bisected by the Axe Historique, the 70-acre (28-hectare) formal Jardin des Tuileries are where Parisians once paraded their finery. The gardens were laid out ... Continue Reading »
Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya)
Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya) is one of the world’s most beautiful buildings, built to be the world’s largest place of worship by Emperor Justinian in 532 ... Continue Reading »
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Just outside Kraków, some 9 miles (14km) southeast of the city centre, Wieliczka is famous for its ultra-deep Salt Mine, which has been in continuous ... Continue Reading »
Pont du Gard
The Pont du Gard is a 50 kilometer (31 miles) aqueduct that stretches between Uzès and Nîmes. It is located in Vers-Pont-du-Gard commune in the ... Continue Reading »
- Animal Park
- Bazaar
- Bridge
- Casino
- Catacomb
- Cemetery
- Church / Cathedral
- Desert
- Film & Cinema
- Ghosts & Ghouls
- Golfing
- Good for Families
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Place to Sleep
- Holiday Activity
- Horse Riding
- Hotel
- Lake
- Market
- Monument - Historical
- Monument - Modern
- Mosque
- Mountain Biking
- Must-Do Experience
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- Park / Garden
- Photography
- Pier / Waterfront / Port
- Pop Culture
- Religious Experience
- River
- Ruin - Ancient
- Sailing
- Shopping / Entertainment Center
- Shrine
- Spa
- Stadium
- Street / Avenue
- Swim & Snorkel
- Temple
- Theme Park
- Tip - General Travel
- Tip - Suggested Itineraries
- Tip - Weather
- Tip - When to Go
- Town / City
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Walking / Hiking
- Water Sports
- Winery
- Bar
- Beach
- Cafe
- Castle
- Cave
- Chapel
- Cultural Experience
- Festival
- Fountain
- Glacier
- Gondola
- Good for Kids
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Holy Place
- Hot Spring
- Island
- Live Music
- Monastery
- Monument - Military
- Monument - Natural
- Mountain
- Museum
- National Park
- Neighborhood
- Palace
- People Watching
- Picnic Spot
- Plaza / Square
- Popular with Locals
- Restaurant
- Romantic
- Ruin - Modern
- Scuba Diving
- Shore Excursions
- Ski & Snow
- Sporting Event
- Statue / Monument
- Sunrise / Sunset
- Synagogue
- Theater
- Tip - Family Travel
- Tip - Packing
- Tip - Transport
- Tip - What to See & Do
- Tower
- Trail
- Volcano
- Walking/Hiking
- Waterfall
- Zoo
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