From ancient cities carved in stone to living landscapes shaped by ice and fire, UNESCO World Heritage Sites protect the very best of our shared story. This countdown takes you across continents to places that changed art, science, faith, and the way we see nature. You’ll find medieval marvels, desert cathedrals of rock, rain-soaked jungles, and volcanoes that inspired masterpieces. Each stop is a window into human creativity or Earth’s raw power—preserved so we can experience them today. Ready to build a bucket list with meaning? Let’s count down 25 World Heritage Sites you need to see.
00:00 Intro:
01:31 Number 25: Historic Centre of Bruges, Belgium
03:04 Number 24: Hallstatt–Dachstein / Salzkammergut, Austria
04:37 Number 23: Historic Centre of Salzburg, Austria
05:57 Number 22: Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn (Vienna), Austria
07:14 Number 21: Amalfi Coast, Italy
08:32 Number 20: The Dolomites, Italy
09:41 Number 19: Historic Centre of San Gimignano, Italy
10:47 Number 18: Cinque Terre, Italy
11:50 Number 17: Cathedral, Alcázar & Archive of the Indies (Seville), Spain
13:05 Number 16: Historic Centre of Córdoba, Spain
14:14 Number 15: Old City of Dubrovnik, Croatia
15:23 Number 14: Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
16:37 Number 13: Old Bridge Area of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
17:48 Number 12: Historic Centre of Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
18:56 Number 11: Budapest – Banks of the Danube, Castle Quarter & Andrássy Avenue, Hungary
20:11 Number 10: Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn, Estonia
21:28 Number 9: Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam
22:35 Number 8: Iguazú National Park (Argentina/Brazil)
23:47 Number 7: Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
24:33 Number 6: Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan, Mexico
25:52 Number 5: Historic Centre of Cusco, Peru
27:08 Number 4: Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Canada
28:14 Number 3: Wadi Rum Protected Area, Jordan
29:40 Number 2: Ancient City of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
30:46 Number 1: Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration (Mount Fuji), Japan
31:58 Outro:
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