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Explore Europe's UNESCO Sites

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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation or UNESCO as its more commonly known, is an agency that forms part of the United Nations with the aim of promoting buildings, complexes, manmade and natural environments and other destinations of educational, scientific, cultural and historical importance.

Founded in 1945, just after the war, the agency represents 193 member states. Its core goal is to advance peace, sustainable development and human rights by facilitating collaboration between nations.

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Explore UNESCO sites throughout Europe

Bergen, Denmark
Northern Europe

Kicking off the series we have Northern Europe with sites such as picture-perfect Urnes Stave Church in Norway and home to the Swedish Royal Family Drottningholm Palace.
Colosseum, Rome
Southern Europe

Venture south for warmer weather and Roman ruins. Southern Europe is home to over 130 of Europe's 450 UNESCO sites, across Spain, Italy, Malta and Portugal.
Greenwich Maritime, London, UK
Western Europe

Go west! Set your sights on Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Republic of Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, collectively home to some of Europe's most famous UNESCO sites.
Bosnia
Eastern/Central Europe

Often overlooked, this is a place of hidden gems and magical destinations, many protected by UNESCO. Journey to Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and others.
Pont du Gard, France
UNESCO: France

From the endless sandy beaches of the Vendée to the snow capped Alps, from the lush pastures of Normandy to the lavender fields of Provence, there’s a French campsite for you. Rolling vineyards, picturesque villages, brooding castles, shimmering lakes, craggy hills and dormant volcanoes… camping in France has so much to offer.
Amalfi Coast
UNESCO: Italy

Italy is home to more UNESCO sites than any other country in the world, contributing 58 sites to the protected register and guarding its place as one of Europe's most vibrant and historic countries.
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
UNESCO: Spain

With 43 UNESCO sites in Spain, it doesn't trail too far behind its European neighbours in numbers. Its culture is deeply set in tradition, vibrancy and togetherness. And its sites reflect this.
St Pauls Cathedral, London
UNESCO: United Kingdom

Deeply ingrained in Britain's culture and history, the UK's UNESCO sites demonstrate pioneering Victorian industrial heritage and mining culture. In the south, Stonehenge and the Jurassic Coast make up the share of natural sites.
Landungsbruecken and the harbor at sunset in Hamburg
UNESCO: Germany

With its wealth of scenic and cultural interests, Germany is a land of contrasts. From the flatlands of the north to the mountains in the south, with forests in the east and west, regional characteristics are a strong feature of German life and present a rich variety of folklore and customs.