25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites to Visit Now

Destination & Tourism Chelsea Davis October 23, 2018

Aerial view of Angkor Wat Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo via 12ee12 / iStock / Getty Images Plus) — PHOTO: Aerial view of Angkor Wat Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia. UNESCO World Heritage Site. (photo via 12ee12 / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

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Currently UNESCO, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, preserves 1092 World Heritage sites in 167 countries. In efforts to safeguard the common cultural heritage of humanity, UNESCO selects landmarks and areas that possess cultural, historical, scientific or other important attributes and ensures their protection. From national parks and ancient ruins to lost cities and wonders of the world, here are 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites you can visit today, along with how to best explore these scenic, diverse and impactful places like an insider.

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