UNESCO World Heritage Site

Photos and Pictures from several UNESCO World Heritage Sites from around the globe

Here you find some pictures and photos from UNESCO World Heritage Sites from several countries like USA, Canada, Germany, Austria, New Zealand and others.

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Historic Lunenburg Nova Scotia Canada Considered one of the most beautiful and historic towns in Nova Scotia, Canada, Lunenburg features colourful waterfront architecture which hails from its days as a seafaring village of the late 18th century.	La Alhambra Granada Andalusia Spain Standing solid on its narrow plateau fortified on every side, La Alhambra is a monumental complex overlooking the city of Granada in the Andalusia region of Spain.	Ice Wall Climbing Picks Upper Falls Johnston Canyon Situated along the Bow Valley Parkway in Banff National Park, Johnston Canyon is a mecca for ice climbing enthusiasts as the Upper Falls form a wall of ice during the winter months. Be sure to pack the ice picks, crampons, climbing gear and hard hat.
Seville Cathedral La Giralda Sevilla Andalusia Spain Towering above cafe patrons in Plaza Virgen de los Reyes, the famous La Giralda and the adjoining Seville Cathedral form the largest Roman Catholic cathedral in the world and are situated in the heart of the city of Sevilla, Andalusia, Spain.	Pisa Architecture Leaning Tower Duomo Tuscany Italy A facsinating piece of architecture which was intended to stand vertically, the famous Leaning Tower is situated in the Piazza del Duomo in city of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy.	Public Square Dusk Picture City Of Siena Tuscany Italy A beautiful location during the day and right through to dusk is the Piazza del Campo, a public square and popular tourist attraction in the city of Siena in Tuscany, Italy.
Western Brook Pond Tour Gros Morne Newfoundland One of the best ways to see Western Brook Pond in Gros Morne National Park is by booking a tour by boat with BonTours.	La Alhambra Architecture Granada Spain A feast for the eyes - intricate carvings on the archways leading through the Sala de la Barca to the north portico are fine examples of Islamic art and architecture at La Alhambra, Granada, Spain.	Vernazza Ligure Italy The seaside village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre, Riviera di Levante, Italy, Europe.
Sunset Pictures Sunset Pictures taken at Gros Morne National Park on Newfoundland, a great holiday vacation destination on the Western Peninsula	Waterton Lakes National Park Photo of Waterton Lakes National Park in Southern Alberta, a great outdoor vacation destination	Travel Destination Cordoba Andalusia Spain The Puente Romano spanning the Rio Guadalquivir in the province of Cordoba in Andalusia, Spain, is lit up at dusk with the Mezquita (Cathedral-Mosque) lit strikingly in the background. Cordoba is a popular tourist destination in Andalusia, Spain.
Snow Covered Log Cabin Dusk Winter Scene A real winter scene of a cabin covered with fresh snow lit up by decorative lights which give the cabin a sense of coziness and warmth despite the cold surroundings of winter.	Decorative Lamp Post Rainfall Piazza Del Duomo Pisa Tuscany Italy A street lamp illuminates the details of its own decorative post as well as the surrounding street scene during a heavy rainfall at the Piazza del Duomo in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy, Europe.	Famous Architecture Alhambra City Of Granada Andalusia Spain Finely detailed columns within the Chamber of the Lions at Alhambra Palace are among the most famous pieces of architecture in the city of Granada, Andalusia, Spain.
Details Archway Spandrels Hall Boat Royal House Alhambra Granada Andalusia Spain Intricate and elaborate details of the archway and spandrels are found at one of the entrances of the Hall of the Boat in The Royal House of The Alhambra, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the City of Granada in Andalusia, Spain.	Exterior View Alhambra Dusk Granada Andalusia Spain The Alhambra (La Alhambra) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the City of Granada and the exterior is lit up at dusk to show off the Moorish palace and fortress in all its architectural wonder. It was built in the 14th century and is still standing today.	Palacio Del Partal La Alhambra City Of Granada Andalusia Spain The still pool reflects the beautiful architecture of the Palacio del Partal and surrounding palm trees on it's surface, situated in the grounds of La Alhambra in the city of Granada, Andalusia, Spain.
Piazza Del Campo Architecture UNESCO Siena Tuscany Italy As people sit outside a cafe enjoying the ambiance and architecture of Piazza Del Campo, the Torre del Mangia and Palazzo Pubblico are lit up as dusk falls on the historic old town district in Siena; a UNESCO World Heritage Site.	Duomo Souvenir Stand City Of Florence Tuscany Italy A souvenir stand selling postcards and prints stands outside the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo (Cathedral) of Florence, located in the Piazza di San Giovanni, in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.	Leaning Tower Of Pisa Architecture Dusk Tuscany Italy From this angle you can clearly see how the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa received its name. The beautiful architecture of the tower is lit up at dusk in the Piazza del Duomo, also known as the Campo dei Miracoli, located in the city and province of Pisa.
Dusk Ponte Vecchio Bridge Arno River Florence Tuscany Italy Dusk settles over the world famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Florence, Italy. The bridge, which was built in 1345 and crosses the Arno River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Province of Florence, in beautiful Tuscany, Italy.	Puente Romano Bridge Rio Guadalquivir Cordoba Andalusia Spain The Puente Romano (bridge) is an extremely old structure which was built during the time of the Romans under Augustus to span the Rio Guadalquivir. Located in the city of Cordoba, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.	Interior Architecture Mezquita Cordoba City Andalusia Spain The naves of the Mezquita, meaning Mosque in Spanish, is one of the most extraordinary sites in this cathedral style mosque. It is a former mosque, and now is a Roman Catholic Cathedral. When it was built in 784 AD, it was the second largest mosque.
Melting Glacier Ice Effects Of Global Warming New Zealand Part of a melting glacier on Fox Glacier turns into a spectacular blue lake that can been seen from the air on a Mount Cook Spectacular with Glacier Helicopters flight, in Westland, on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.	Alhambra Sierra Nevada Mountains City Of Granada Andalusia Spain The Alhambra, a fabulous example of a Moorish citadel and palace, with the Sierra Nevada mountains in the background. This view can be seen from the Mirador de San Nicolas in Albayzin, City of Granada, Andalusia, Spain.	Blue Fox Glacier Lake Aerial Photo Westland National Park NZ An aerial view of a brilliant blue lake caught between the crevasses of Fox Glacier in Westland National Park situated on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
San Gimignano Skyline At Dusk Siena Tuscany Italy Dusk on the San Gimignano skyline in the Province of Siena, in the Tuscany region of Italy.	Vivid Sunset Background Gros Morne National Park Newfoundland The sun's rays skim across the water surface of Rocky Harbour while it drops towards the horizon at sunset, providing a vivid orange background to the silhouetted Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland.	Rocky Harbour Gros Morne National Park Newfoundland Situated at the heart of Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the town of Rocky Harbour is a thriving community on the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland, Canada.
San Lorenzo Church Dome Florence Italy The San Lorenzo Church dome, as seen from the Duomo Campanile (bell tower), backdropped by the blue skies surrounding the city of Florence, Italy.	Florence City Tuscany Italy Bridge Sunset As sunset takes over the sky in the City of Florence, Tuscany in Italy, Europe, the bridge known as Ponte alla Carraia and the Arno River sparkle in the light.	Historic Architecture Cordoba Andalusia Spain A city featuring a mix of historic styles of architecture dating from the occupation of the moors and romans, the old town centre of Cordoba was designated a UNESCO site in 1984.
Tower Of The Captain Window Alhambra Granada Towers and walls surround the Alhambra of Granada, solid walls such as those of the Tower of the Captain, with perhaps only a window or two were designed to keep the inhabitants safe.	Scenic Landscape Town Of Pienza Siena Tuscany Italy The town of Pienza lies in the distance surrounded by the beautiful scenic Tuscan landscape. The town is a World Heritage Site, located in the Siena Province in the Tuscany Region of Italy.	Stratovolcano Ngauruhoe Tongariro National Park New Zealand is home to Mount Ngauruhoe which is a type of volcano known as a stratovolcano.
Tablelands Gros Morne The unique geology of the Tablelands in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland.	Western Brook Pond A tourist looks out over Western Brook Pond situated in Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland, Canada.	World Heritage Sites Gros Morne National Park is situated in Newfoundland and has been established as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Canada.
Gros Morne Lighthouse Lobster Cove Lighthouse is situated in Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Newfoundland.	Panoramic Landscapes Table Lands in Gros Morne National Park, an outstanding landscape	Beach Sunset Stock Photo of a beach sunset in Newfoundland