UNESCO Heritage Site Archives

Rome: Remnants of the Eternal City

Though millenniums have passed since its heydays, evidence of ancient Rome is still very much alive in monuments across the Italian capital.

In Istanbul, Byzantine legacies stand in tandem with monuments of the Ottoman era. Some are obvious, while others require some imagination.

Vivid mosaics of Ravenna represent not only fine craftsmanship but also the city’s history and cultural changes in the 5th and 6th centuries.

Halong Bay in northeast Vietnam is known for its impressive seascape formed by thousands of weathered limestone islands and islets.

The Taj Mahal is widely regarded as the icon of India. It represents the perfection of architectural planning and excellent craftsmanship.

Delhi is a city like no other. The capital of India had seen more warlords, conquerors, and emperors than most cities in the world.

From the Old Quarter’s labyrinth to the vestiges of the royal citadel, there are several places where the soul of an old Hanoi is much alive.

Subak is an ancient irrigation system for the paddy fields in Bali. Through the flow of water, heaven, earth, and humans are interconnected.

Hoi An is a jewel on Vietnam’s cultural crown. It boasts one of South East Asia’s best preserved port towns where a mix of cultures thrives.

Hue is the former imperial heart of Vietnam. Its palaces and elaborate mausoleums still resonate with the glories of the Nguyen dynasty.

Nothing seems to have changed in Bruges since the 13th century. The port town looks as though it has been plucked from a medieval fairy tale.

Mont Saint Michel is one of France’s most iconic images: a monastery with slender spires and stout ramparts seemingly rising from the sea.

Getting lost in a new place is not a pleasant experience. But losing orientation in an amazing place like Venice is a different story.