World Heritage Guides — Travel

Editorial package on the World Heritage page of nationalgeographic.com

Stories: Al Maghtas — Revered by religious locals and travelers, Jordan's Al Maghtas is thought by many to be the spot where Jesus was baptized.; Get Lost on Italy's Sun-Kissed Mediterranean Coast — Quaint villages and enchanting views have drawn people to this stunning coast for centuries.; Ancient City of Damascus — Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the ancient city of Damascus, a World Heritage site in Syria, from National Geographic.; Ancient Thebes — Get facts, photos, and travel tips for Ancient Thebes with its necropolis, a World Heritage site in Egypt, from National Geographic.; A Guide to Angkor Wat, Cambodia — The ancient capitals of the Khmer Empire house some of the most remarkable architectural and artistic accomplishments of the ancient world.; Go Inside Australia's Former Penal Colonies — In 1788, 751 convicts and their families disembarked in the newly established British colony of New South Wales.; This Ancient Citadel Looks Like a Giant Sandcastle — After being devastated by an earthquake in 2003, Iran's earthen city is being restored to its former glory.; Borobudur Temple Compounds — The world’s largest Buddhist monument draws pilgrims from around Southeast Asia to a remote hilltop in central Java.; A guide to Cappadocia, Turkey — This rocky wonderland was shaped by millions of years of natural phenomena—but human hands performed equally incredible works here.; Central Amazon — Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the Central Amazon Conservation Complex, a World Heritage site in Brazil, from National Geographic.; Chichén Itzá — Get facts, photos, and travel tips for Chichen Itza, a World Heritage site in Mexico, from National Geographic.; These Centuries-Old Nailless Churches Are Still Standing — Out of 70 churches built using this technique, 16 survived the centuries.; A Guide to Easter Island, Chile — The isolated Rapa Nui developed a distinct architectural and artistic culture that weathered the centuries.; Galápagos Islands UNESCO World Heritage