UNESCO World Heritage Sites are some of the most celebrated destinations on Earth, known for their cultural, historical, and ...

With the stakes higher than ever, UNESCO continued throughout the year to protect learning, support teachers and learners, and ensure that education remains high on the global political agenda. From ...

Tucked within the hilltop campus of the University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Biblioteca Joanina is a ...

Each year, UNESCO recognizes culturally significant practices, traditions and customs. 2025's list includes weaving, handmade paper craftsmanship, yurt making, a genre of Cuban music and yodeling.

As part of its commitment to Syria, UNESCO has also supported access to education. Through the Safe Schools project, Syrian ...

Explore the complete list of 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India for 2026, from iconic monuments like the Taj Mahal to ...

The two Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel and the Sanctuary of Isis at Philae are the most illustrious of the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae (Egypt), listed as World Heritage since 1979.

The World Heritage Centre is part of UNESCO. If you’re interested in working at UNESCO or the World Heritage Centre, you can see what opportunities are available by consulting the Employment section ...

Stephen Hill was previously employed by UNESCO from 1995 until the end of 2005. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef made the international headlines this week. It was not good news for the reef, described ...

Venice should be added to a list of world heritage sites in danger, the UN's cultural agency has said. The iconic Italian city is at risk of "irreversible" damage from overwhelming tourism, ...

UNESCO cities in Portugal may be few – there are five in total across the mainland and islands – but they tell a disproportionate amount of the country’s story. Each one has a historic centre ...

Does Italian cuisine exist?  Not according to Alberto Grandi, daring food historian and professor of economic history at the University of Parma.  With ...