The United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designates vital sites across the globe for their historical, traditional, and natural significance. Sites can qualify as a UNESCO World Heritage Site by meeting one of 10 criteria, such as artistic importance, its role as a human settlement, or its astounding natural beauty. Take advantage of the more than 1,000 wonders that UNESCO helps preserve by visiting these four iconic sites that are a great starting point—then get to visiting the rest as soon as you can.
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