Category: UNESCO
As of 2021, there are a total of 1,154 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. UNESCO stand for United Nations Education Scientific, and Cultural Organization. These UNESCO sites include some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, monuments, and natural wonders.
UNESCO sites reflect our humanity and rich history. They are either significant cultural complexes or natural assets. Once inscribed on the UNESCO list, these sites are protected and conserved by international convention. My blog focuses on cultural UNESCO sites. To date, I have visited hundreds of UNESCO sites. I’m always on the UNESCO trail.
Here are my guides to the best UNESCO sites in Europe and the United States. In Europe, the most UNESCO sites are in Italy (59), Spain (49), and France (41). The Unites States has 24 UNESCO sites.
Guide To Barcelona’s Sagrada Família: Good Art Is Worth The Wait
Sagrada Família is the undisputed jewel of Barcelona. It’s Antoni Gaudí’s vertigo-inspiring masterpiece and a wildly creative opus — a miracle of verticality and engineering. After 142 years of construction,
Must See Gaudí Architecture in Barcelona
If you like to travel with a theme, you’ve come to the right place! This is the ultimate guide to Antoni Gaudí’s UNESCO-listed architecture in Barcelona. Gaudi is Spain’s most
Gaudí’s First House, The Joyful Casa Vicens In Barcelona
Casa Vicens is a magnificent Antoni Gaudi creation located in Barcelona’s Gràcia neighborhood. The vivacious Casa Vicens splashed onto the Gaudi tourist circuit in Barcelona in November 2017. It opened
Guide To Palau de la Musica Catalana, Barcelona’s Modernist Concert Hall
Palau de la Musica Catalana is one of Barcelona’s most beautiful spaces. In fact, it’s my favorite Modernist interior in the city. The palace is full of visual mischief and
Guide To Barcelona’s Palau Güell: What To See At Gaudi’s Early Masterpiece
One of Gaudi’s early masterpieces is just off La Rambla. But without the sign pointing the way, you might not even know it’s there! Eusebi Güell (pronoucned g-WAY), Gaudi’s chief
Guide To Gaudí’s Surreal La Pedrera, a Masterpiece of Nature
La Pedrera, also known as Casa Mila, is the fantastical creation of Antoni Gaudi, one of Spains’ greatest architects. Famous for its undulating stone facade and twisting wrought iron balconies,
Dragon Iconography: Guide To Gaudí’s Casa Batlló In Barcelona
Casa Batlló is a Modernist gem in Barcelona. It’s Antoni Gaudí at his hallucinatory, dreamlike best. For Casa Batlló, Gaudí conjured a building in the image of a dragon. The
Toledo’s Santa Maria la Blanca, The Oldest Synagogue In Europe
Santa Maria la Blanca is a small, but oh so sweet, attraction in Toledo. It’s a former synagogue built on Christian land by Muslims, and thus utterly unique. It’s morphed
Inside Toledo Cathedral: Complete Visitor’s Guide
Holy Toledo, does the city of Toledo have a magnificent cathedral! I was bowled over, and I’ve seen some amazing cathedrals in my day. The cathedral is considered the spiritual
Guide To The Monuments Of The Roman Forum
Visiting the Roman Forum is a highlight for anyone traveling to Rome. The 2,000 year old site, now a sprawling expanse of romantic ruins, was once the beating heart of