By Akanksha
August 17, 2025
What inspires you to travel? New place, new food, new culture? If it is culture and history, you are in the right place. According to UNESCO, these are the top 10 countries with most UNESCO World Heri
Italy tops the list with 60 sites in total. These sites include ancient Roman landmarks like the Colosseum and Pompeii, Renaissance treasures in Florence, Venice’s iconic canals, and natural wonders l
Second on the list is China with 59 sites. China’s sites feature cultural marvels like the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Terracotta Army, alongside natural sites like Jiuzhaigou Valley and karst lan
Third on the list is Germany with 54 sites. From medieval towns like Bamberg to modern architectural gems like Bauhaus sites in Weimar and Dessau, there’s plenty for those interested in culture trips.
With 53 sites, France is fourth on the list. France boasts iconic sites like Versailles, Mont-Saint-Michel, and Paris’s Seine River banks, alongside prehistoric caves like Lascaux and natural regions
Spain’s 50 sites include Alhambra in Granada, Gaudí’s works in Barcelona, and historic cities like Toledo, plus natural sites like Doñana National Park, showcasing a fusion of Islamic, Christian, and
India’s 44 sites feature wonders like the Taj Mahal and Ajanta Caves, vibrant cultural sites like Jaipur, and natural reserves like Sundarbans and Khangchenjunga National Park.
Mexico’s 35 sites include pre-Columbian ruins like Chichen Itza and Teotihuacan, colonial cities like Oaxaca, and natural reserves like Sian Ka’an.
The UK has 35 sites that feature cultural landmarks like Stonehenge, Tower of London, and Bath’s Georgian architecture. Natural sites like the Giant’s Causeway also draw a lot of tourists.
Russia’s 32 sites include Moscow’s Kremlin, St. Petersburg’s historic center, and natural wonders like Lake Baikal, and more.
On the tenth spot is Iran with 28 sites. These sites feature ancient Persian cities like Persepolis, intricate Islamic architecture in Isfahan, and cultural landscapes like the Bam citadel.