The World's Heritage: A Complete Guide to the Most Extraordinary Places

For over 35 years, the World Heritage Convention and its List have proved invaluable tools in UNESCO’s efforts to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. Moreover, they contribute significantly to advancing UNESCO’s mission to safeguard the world’s precious cultural and biodiversity. A unique guide to every UNESCO World Heritage site. All 878 currently inscribed UNESCO World Heritage sites are described in this single volume of the World’s Heritage, which is illustrated with over 650 stunning full-colour photographs. Location maps for every site are also included. The book is available in English, French, French Canadian, Dutch, Estonian, Hungarian and Spanish.