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Thirteen cultural and natural Mexican sites were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in the 1990s bearing testimony to Mexico's rich history and diversity.

Six cultural and natural Mexican sites were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in the 21st century bearing testimony to Mexico's rich history and diversity.

During the 80s, eight Mexican sites were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. These cultural and natural sites bear testimony to Mexico's rich history and diversity.

Austria has some fine UNESCO World Heritage sites with architecture, natural beauty, and not surprisingly music confirming the Austrian contribution to world culture

Cuba's UNESCO World Heritage Sites pay homage to the Spanish settlers who made the island their home. A heritage that has endowed the island with sites of great beauty.

Christmas is the ideal time to cruise the coastline of Norway and experience Christmas in Scandinavia on a Norwegian Coastal Steamer

Bosra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and once ancient capital of the Roman province of Arabia, lies 120 kilometres south of the Syrian city of Damascus.

Plan a boating trip to Glacier Bay, part of the UNESCO World Heritage system. Hundreds of boaters cruise Glacier Bay each year. You could be one of them!

Spend seven days enjoying UNESCO World Heritage sites, cheap hotels and food. Christian travelers love Rila Monastery, and rare church cave art. End up at a Black Sea Spa

This medieval chateau situated on the banks of the Aude river in the South of France attracts thousands of tourists each year with its sheer beauty and mystique.

Follow the pilgrims of the past to Chartres, south of Paris. Here, an ancient Gothic cathedral rises above the landscape and a historic medieval town.

Cusco, once the Inca's mountain capital now reigns as Peru's tourist central and starting point for explorations of The Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.

The north-central plains of Sri Lanka house fascinating vestiges of an ancient Buddhist civilization

Near Agra, city of the famous Taj Mahal, an abandoned city of red sandstone attracts visitors in northern India.

The Italian Riviera, stretching from the northern port of Genova to the naval base of La Spezia to its south, has always been a popular tourist destination.

Spectacular glacial landscapes, geologic importance and fossil records are cited as UNESCO names the Alpine range as the 44th World Heritage Site in Italy.

Around five hundred and eighteen years before the birth of Jesus, Darius I, perhaps the greatest of all the Achaemenid kings, founded the Persian city of Persepolis.

Palmyra, (Tadmor) Syria now a UNESCO World Heritage Site was, for many years a caravan stop on the great Silk Road that stretched from China to the Mediterranean coast.

The curious traveller doesn't need to be an archaeologist to be inspired by the enchanting World Heritage found at Angkor in Cambodia and Sukhothai in Thailand.

The Roman Mosaics are some of the most complete and extensive Roman Mosaics that have been discovered anywhere in the world and will be a highlight of any Cyprus holiday

The island of Cyprus has several UNESCO world Heritage sites. A visit to the ancient necropolis on the outskirts of Paphos will be a highlight of any Cyprus holiday.

The tiny Greek island of Delos is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its extensive 6th-century BC archaeological remains are matched by a peaceful setting and mystical scenery

Based on current guidelines, a site must be of outstanding universal value and meet at least one of 10 criteria to be included on the list of World Heritage Sites.

Ethiopia attractions include Lalibela, where its people carved out churches from sheer rock and where the city remained cut off and hidden from the world for centuries.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites include such natural wonders as the Grand Canyon and man-made wonders such as Egypt's Pyramids. How to visit, protect, and support them.

A UNESCO World Heritage site, Ghana's slave forts are a graphic reminder of the African side of a journey forced on the ancestors of many contemporary African Americans.

One of the most spectacular sights in the world, the Victoria Falls and surrounding areas in Zambia provide the nature lover with amazing natural sights and plenty to do.

Built by Spanish troops, Fort San Felipe del Morro and Fort San Cristobal are two of Puerto Rico's most visited attractions.

Located in the city of Agra, 204 km south of New Dehli in the state of Uttar Pradesh the Taj Mahal is consistently voted as one of the seven wonders of the new world.

Willemstad, Curacao, capital of the Netherland Antilles, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich history. It features the oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere.

In South America Jesuits developed powerful estancias. In Argentina the Jesuits' rich heritage is visible in beautiful buildings around Córdoba, which now house museums.

The Tower of London has dominated the city of London and has served many functions during the past 900 years.

Visit the remains of the Jesuits' heyday in Paraguay during the 17th and 18th century: splendid ruins of Jesuit missions, exquisitely carved by native Guaraní Indians.

Caribbean UNESCO World Heritage Sites are a mix of cultural, natural landmarks and historical relics all paying homage to the region's eclectic past.

Here are the final UNESCO Heritage Sites to be found in the Caribbean. Like those discussed in Part 1 and Part 2, these sites have a long and rich history.

Alberta is famous for its wide open spaces and rugged outdoor wilderness, but camping experiences here run the spectrum from basic to modern-world comfortable.

Tucked away in Lebanon's beautiful, yet troubled, Bekaa Valley is Baalbeck, site of some of the finest examples of Imperial Roman architecture.

The Palace of Versailles lies 20 kilometres southwest of Paris and is one of France's most prestigious monuments and favourite visitor attractions.

The Ruhr area, once the heart of Germany's mining and steel industries, is now a vibrant cultural centre, selected as European Capital of Culture for 2010.

For an exciting day away from London's typical tourist scene, venture out to Docklands in East London, where you'll find attractions for the whole family.

Travelers to Austria experience spectacular scenery , enjoy the beautirul cities, experience culture and see some of the greatest historic sites in the world.

With history, culture and easy access to the natural world, Norway's second largest city is the ideal starting point for exploring this remarkable country in any season.

Bordeaux may be famous for its wine, but it also has 18th century architecture to boast about. The Port of the Moon area of the French town includes great examples.

Once the thriving capital of the Roman province of Arabia, Bosra, now part of modern Syria, owes much to the building work of second century C. E. Roman emperor Trajan.

Nova Scotia's capital city Halifax and the Titanic are forever linked with the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. Most of the victims are buried in the city's main church yard.

Easy to reach by bus or train from London, or on a guided tour, Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey are among England's top religious visitor attractions.

Head of the Anglican Church and claiming three World Heritage sites, the cathedral city of Canterbury in Kent is one of the most visited places in Britain.

Just a couple of hours from Prague, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Cesky Krumlov is a town well-known for its castle, beer, and unique jewelry.

Cologne is a much underated city in guide books. Germany's oldest city has many attractions for the visitor including its famous cathedral, carnival and comedy festival.

Cordoba's rich historic heart, easily explored on foot, is both interesting and atmospheric. On the outskirts an historic route leads to 4 Jesuit Estancias.