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UNESCO selects the world's most spectacular places for their list of World Heritage Sites. See them here.
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Crazy about world heritage is written by Ida Dreboldt Kofoed-Hansen.

World Heritage throughout the world

UNESCO's World Heritage List is a list of places, cities, monuments, natural areas, buildings and the like, which are assessed to have a unique significance for people all over the world.

Being designated as a World Heritage site can be said to be a bit of a seal of approval of the place's global importance. But the title also obliges. This means that you must preserve, protect and spread knowledge of world heritage.

UNESCO has selected several thousand places for world heritage, and you will find these scattered all over the world - also here in Denmark.

In this article, however, we take a journey around the world to places beyond Denmark borders that have been labeled as world heritage - and which are definitely worth a visit.

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Yosemite National Park - California

California is a favorite destination for many Danes, and there are also many exciting experiences to be had. When you've visited the big cities, shopped through and taken a selfie at the Hollywood sign, don't miss out on a trip to Yosemite National Park.

The national park is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range and extends over an area of ​​3000 km2. So you can probably imagine that there is a lot to see and experience here.

USA has countless national parks, but Yosemite is one of the most famous. The park is large and insanely beautiful with waterfalls, large forests and high mountains. An obvious place to go hiking and enjoy the magnificent landscape, which is very different from the Danish.

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Taj Mahal - India

The Taj Mahal is Indians answer to a fairytale palace. Outside the Taj Mahal, there is noise, chaos and large crowds, but when you enter the palace complex, there is a completely different atmosphere. There are still many people, but it is calm and people are affected by the beautiful palace and the atmosphere it exudes.

Here you can dream away to another time with beautiful clothes, servants and secret adventures. Although there is a lot of talk about the Taj Mahal being threatened by the area's pollution and large amounts of waste, it is definitely a world heritage site worth visiting.

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Pamukkale - Turkey

We understand well why the unique hot springs at Pamukkale in Turkey has been added to the UNESCO list. The 17 lakes are spread over several floors, and the deposits from the limestones look like large icicles.

The fine terraces have been shaped by nature over thousands of years, when warm and salty water has flowed down the mountainside, forming small pools on the way.

But just because the area looks like something from the movie 'Frozen', make no mistake; the springs are almost 100 degrees hot and not easy to dip your toes in. The whole area is protected so you can not get very close to the lakes, but of course there is a path around the whole area where you can enjoy the unique view.

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Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast - Northern Ireland

The gnarled rock landscape of Northern Ireland's Giant's Causeway looks almost like building blocks stacked by giants. There are approximately 40.000 pillars, and most are hexagonal, giving them a man-made look.

However, they have been lying there since the ice age, and it is believed that it is lava that has been cooled by the sea water. As the pillars are available in many heights, both children and adults feel like climbing them - and fortunately you can do the same.

Although Giant's Causeway is technically located in Northern Ireland in Great Britain is clearly the easiest to fly to Dublin in Ireland and then continue north from there. Dublin is also an exciting city, so that is only a plus if you are thinking of visiting this world heritage site.

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World Heritage in the Nordics: Bryggen, Bergen – Norway

Last but not least on the list of world heritage sites is Bryggen. Bryggen, which is somewhat reminiscent of Nyhavn in Copenhagen, is an area in Bergen, Norway second largest city. The old brightly colored houses light up all year round and are reflected in it havet.

The old houses are still home to shops and cafes, and you get a sense of how busy an area it must have been when it was built.

The area and buildings can be traced all the way back to the Middle Ages, and are some of Norway's best-preserved cultural heritage from that time.

As in Nyhavn, it is full of happy people in the summer, and it is a good place to settle down on a warm summer day.

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Our world heritage

UNESCO World Heritage belongs to all of us, so it's just a matter of getting out and enjoying the many incredible places. Each place tells a unique story about human history, creativity and relationship with nature.

It's always worth checking the World Heritage List when you're visiting a new place - who knows, maybe there's a place nearby that's on the list hiding? See the full list here

The places are selected based on the criteria of representing the common heritage and cultural diversity of the whole world, and therefore there is something for everyone. Whether you are into magnificent nature experiences, fairytale castles or historical monuments, you can find it on a long list. So just pack your bags and get going.

You don't even have to travel very far to see some of the places on the list. At the time of writing, you can find 11 Danish places that appear on UNESCO's list of world heritage sites. On the list you will find everything from nature, castles and relics from the Viking Age, and places are distributed all over the country.

Have a good trip exploring the beautiful world heritage.

5 major sights on the UNESCO World Heritage List:

  • Yosemite National Park, California
  • Taj Mahal, India
  • Pamukkale, Turkey
  • Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland
  • Bergen, Norway

About the author

Ida Dreboldt Kofoed-Hansen

Ida has a master's degree in communication and Danish literature. Her travels focus either on nature experiences or on cultural experiences. As a former scout, she has a penchant for hiking, backpacking and campfire food. In the family, a large 10-person tent with cabins has just been purchased, so that the future offers new exciting outdoor experiences.

When the journey needs to have a more cultural focus, Ida is happy with capitals. During the city break, she always has a long list of historical sights to experience, and not much time is spent in the hotel room. She has been to London, Paris, Prague, Amsterdam, Venice, Rome and Reykjavik, among other places.

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