Tag: UNESCO World Heritage

Cappadocia – The Turkish land of fairy chimneys and underground cities

The Earth offers an enormous catalog of places that seem to transport us to fairy-tale lands. One such spot on the map is a...

Corfu – The green jewel of the Ionian Sea

When you think of Greek islands, do you picture typical white houses with blue shutters? It's time to abandon that stereotype and discover the...

Topkapi Palace – A symbol of the Ottoman Empire in Istanbul

Among the numerous attractions in Istanbul, there is a place that hides within its pavilions stories straight out of the One Thousand and One...

The Giant’s Causeway – A legendary coastline of basalt columns

On the map of all Northern Ireland, there is only one site that, due to its uniqueness, has earned a place on the UNESCO...

Big Ben – The most famous clock in the world

While walking across London's Westminster Bridge, you're unlikely to hear anyone ask for the time. After all, the iconic Big Ben, visible right next...

Stonehenge – The most mysterious monument in the world

Amid the green plains of England, dozens of rocks emerge from the gloomy morning mist, still hiding many secrets from humans. Open your eyes,...