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Wonders
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Frequently asked
About UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- What is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a landmark or area with cultural, historical, scientific, or natural significance that has been legally protected under an international treaty administered by UNESCO. Sites are inscribed because they hold outstanding universal value for humanity.
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there?
- Atlas of Wonder catalogues 1,283 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across 209 countries, spanning cultural, natural, and mixed properties inscribed since 1978.
- Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
- Italy and China lead the list with the highest number of inscribed sites, followed by Germany, France, and Spain. You can browse the full ranking by country in the Stats section.
- What was the first UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- The first inscriptions were made in 1978 and included the Galápagos Islands, Yellowstone National Park, the Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, and the Historic Centre of Kraków, among others.