1,199 sites of cultural, historical, and scientific significance to humanity have been labelled UNESCO World Heritage Sites with the agreement to maintain and honour. UNESCO World Heritage Journeys compiles stunning photographs, practical information, and travel suggestions for 40 of the most exquisite UNESCO sites on earth. Deep-dive boxes provide insights on, for example, the best time of year to visit, means of transport to reach more remote sites, and advice for getting the most out of your adventure. There will be no shortage of information in this comprehensive compendium, which can be a keepsake post-travel and a guide for the adventures yet to be had!
AUTHOR: Elena Luraghi is a travel and lifestyle journalist, author, and collaborator with Italian newspapers, as well as foreign and in-flight magazines. She has been published by DeAgostini, White Star, and National Geographic. Luraghi has also won numerous awards, including by Adutei, Belgium Walloon Tourism Office, Israeli Tourist Office, Malta European Tourism Board, and the USA Award for best travel article in Italy.
SELLING POINTS: .
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the foundation of UNESCO .
In an era of rapid globalisation and climate change, UNESCO, offers a back-to-roots look at historical and cultural cornerstones of humankind .
Forty of the most fascinating sites on earth, along with the itinerary, insights, and practical information needed to enjoy them
By:
Elena Luraghi
Imprint: Edizioni White Star
Country of Publication: Italy
Dimensions:
Height: 272mm,
Width: 209mm,
Weight: 1.314kg
ISBN: 9788854421349
ISBN 10: 8854421340
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 July 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified
Introduction 4 Archaeological Sites 8 Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites (UK) Archaeological Areas of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata (Italy) Acropolis of Athens (Greece) Memphis and its Necropolis (Egypt) Petra (Jordan) The Great Wall (China) Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (China) Angkor (Cambodia) Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza (Mexico) Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (Peru) Historic Sites 68 Old and New Towns of Edinburgh (UK) Cultural Landscape of Sintra (Portugal) Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, (Spain) Works of Gaudí to Barcelona (Spain) Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay (France) Palace and Park of Versailles (France) The Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes (France) Venice and its Lagoon (Italy) Historic Centre of Florence (Italy) Historic Centre of Vienna (Austria) Palaces and Parks of Potsdam (Germany) Historic Centre of Prague (Czechia) Historic Centre of Kraków (Poland) Medina of Marrakesh (Morocco) Historic Areas of Istanbul (Turkey) Taj Mahal (India) Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Japan) Old Havana and its Fortification System (Cuba) Natural Sites 170 Laponian Area (Sweden, Norway, Finland) The Dolomites (Italy) Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago (Vietnam) Okavango Delta (Botswana) Namib Sand Sea (Namibia) Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks (Canada) Grand Canyon National Park (USA) Yellowstone National Park (USA) Iguazu National Park (Brasil and Argentina) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (USA) Great Barrier Reef (Australia) Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (Australia)
Elena Luraghi is a travel and lifestyle journalist, author, and collaborator with Italian newspapers, as well as foreign and in-flight magazines. She has been published by DeAgostini, White Star, and National Geographic. Luraghi has also won numerous awards, including by Adutei, Belgium Walloon Tourism Office, Israeli Tourist Office, Malta European Tourism Board, and the USA Award for best travel article in Italy.
