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 the Mosaics in Ravenna, Italy’s Byzantium

Planning a trip to Italy? If you’re an art lover, put the town of Ravenna on your Italy itinerary. Ravenna is a glittering jewel box of 5th and 6th century

Visitor’s Guide to Mantua’s Spectacular Te Palace

Here’s the ultimate guide to visiting the spectacular Te Palace. The palace is located in the hidden gem town of Mantua in northern Italy. Te Palace is one of the

Guide To the Treasures of the Pitti Palace in Florence Italy

Here’s my guide to visiting the spectacular Pitti Palace in Florence Italy. This Pitti Palace guide gives you an overview of 20 must see masterpieces and famous paintings. If you’re

Ruin Lust: Complete Guide to the Palatine Hill in Rome Italy

Here’s my guide to visiting Palatine Hill in Rome Italy. This guide takes you to all must visit monuments, attractions, and ruins on Palatine Hill. The Palatine Hill is the

Guide to the Historic Palazzo Vecchio in Florence

Here’s my guide to visiting the Palazzo Vecchio, a must visit attraction in Florence Italy. The Palazzo Vecchio is a doughty medieval fortress on the outside and a resplendent Renaissance

Guide To the Mysterious Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra Portugal

Want to step into a fairytale? Here’s my guide to visiting Quinta da Regaleira Palace. The Gothic palace is a must visit attraction and landmark in Sintra Portugal. I think

Guide To Visiting Les Invalides in Paris

Here’s my guide to visiting Napoleon’s Tomb and the Royal Chapel at Les Invalides in Paris. Napoleon is as splendid in death as he was in life. Located in Paris’

The Ultimate Guide to Granada’s Alhambra

Here’s my guide to visiting the magnificent Alhambra in Granada Spain. This guide tells you everything to see at the Alhambra, from the mighty Alcazaba to the ornate Nasrid Palace

What To Do and See in Granada Spain: It’s Not Just the Alhambra

Here’s my guide to the best things to do and see in Granada Spain. This guide covers all Granada’s must see sites, attractions, and historic landmarks. I also give you

Visitor’s Guide To the Atmospheric and Underrated La Conciergerie, a Paris Hidden Gem

Here’s my guide to visiting the Conciergerie in Paris. The turreted medieval citadel looms, rather menacingly, over the Seine. It’s hard to miss it. Yet, La Conciergerie is one of