What does a Rococo church look like? Come to the church of Wies and enjoy this strikingly beautiful church. The UNESCO World Heritage List includes...
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This category include articles from the World Heritage Sites which Sandalsand has visited. Please head for the menu World Heritage Sites for an introduction to what this is all about. On that page you will be able to read about my desire to visit the heritage sites, and also how difficult that is. At least, if the wish is to visit them all.
The publishing dates on all articles correspond to the date of the actual trip or day of visit. This usually means that the publishing date is not correct. Also, this means that my oldest visits follow at the bottom of all lists. They are in a reverse chronological order, from the newest to the oldest.
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World Heritage #0169 – Würzburg
There are a few palaces on the World Heritage List, and Würzburg in central Germany is not the least impressive. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
World Heritage #0623 – Goslar
Mining innovation and the pretty town of Goslar. These are the key words about this heritage site in the middle of Germany. The UNESCO World...
World Heritage #0369 – Giant’s Causeway
There are many strange rock formations around the world. The ones at Giant's Causeway are astonishingly beautiful as well, situated on a rough...
World Heritage #0934 – Madeira
The island of Madeira in the Atlantic Ocean is green, humid and lovely. The forest is unique and so is the wine. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
World Heritage #1195 – West Norwegian Fjords
The West Norwegian Fjords are on the World Heritage List. Norway is famous for its fjords, and there are many of them along the western coast. Two...
World Heritage #0055 – Røros Mining Town
The Røros Mining Town and the Circumference is located high in the mountain plateaus of central Norway. This town boasts a very authentic atmosphere...
World Heritage #0485 – Hierapolis-Pamukkale
Come for a bath and a look at the great white terraces of the heritage site Hierapolis-Pamukkale in central Turkey. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
World Heritage #0495 – Strasbourg
Strasbourg is a very nice town to walk around in, parts of which set you back a few hundred years in time. The UNESCO World Heritage List includes...
World Heritage #0394 – Venice and its Lagoon
This world heritage is about a sinking city left to rot, or Venice and its Lagoon. Perhaps not. There is a constant fight against the forces of...
World Heritage #1026 – Val d’Orcia
The Val d'Orcia is a valley designed hundreds of years ago to look good, and it still does. Join me on a visit to this Italian landscape. The UNESCO...
World Heritage #0717 – Siena
Incredibly crowded, not least during the annual festivities in July, Siena is a must-see town in Tuscany, Italy. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
World Heritage #0395 – Pisa
In the Italian town of Pisa, the Piazza del Duomo is a World heritage site. The "campanile" of Pisa is probably one of the world's most photographed...
World Heritage #0174 – Historic Centre of Florence
The Italian city of Firenze (Florence) played a very central part in the transition between the Middle Ages and the new times. Join me on a visit to...
World Heritage #0286 – Vatican City
Home to the Pope and the world's largest church, the Vatican City is a sovereign state and the centre of the Roman Catholic church. The UNESCO World...
World Heritage #0344 – Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct)
There are many Roman aqueducts to be found throughout Europe, but few as impressive as Pont du Gard. The UNESCO World Heritage List includes more...
World Heritage #0228 – Avignon
Corrupt popes and internal fights for power in Rome lay the grounds for the rise of Avignon as an important town. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
World Heritage #0933 – Loire Valley
The Loire Valley in the central parts of France, offers beautiful scenery and some amazing palaces set on the river banks. The UNESCO World Heritage...
World Heritage #0080 – Mont-Saint-Michel
The Mont-Saint-Michel is one of many monasteries located on remote hilltops, but few are as large and iconic as this one. The UNESCO World Heritage...
World Heritage #0083 – Versailles
The palace and park of Versailles is huge, extravagant and beautiful. It continues to draw admirers from near and far. The UNESCO World...
World Heritage #0091 – Historic Centre of Rome
All roads lead to the Historic Centre of Rome, they would say two thousand years ago. Today too, one might add. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
World Heritage #0600 – Paris
There is an enormous amount of sights in Paris, on the banks of the Seine. The central parts of the French capital is a world heritage. The UNESCO...
World Heritage #0272 – Hanseatic City of Lübeck
The Hanseatic City of Lübeck was an important town for centuries and has kept enough of the old days for visitors to enjoy for centuries more. The...
World Heritage #0292 – Cologne Cathedral
The Cologne cathedral is a huge Gothic cathedral, right in the middle of a large city, in Germany. The UNESCO World Heritage List includes more than...
World Heritage #0857 – La Grand-Place
I can't really think of many squares on the Heritage List, and La Grand-Place in Brussels is indeed quite extraordinary. The UNESCO World...
World Heritage #0784 – Salzburg
Stream some Mozart music into your ears during your walks in Salzburg and enjoy life. Walk up to the castle for a splendid view. The UNESCO...
World Heritage #1033 – Vienna
The Historic Centre of Vienna has not really been at the centre of the world stage for a century, but the previous centuries have left an...
World Heritage #0786 – Schönbrunn
The emperors must have been staging huge parties in the park and halls of the Schönbrunn. At least there is ample space to do so. The UNESCO World...
World Heritage #0400 – Budapest
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is a city brimming with pride and monumental buildings, much because of its history as an important city in the...
World Heritage #0973 – Bardejov
The Bardejov Town Conservation Reserve is about a fortified medieval town in Slovakia with a very nice square in the middle. The UNESCO World...