Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites Worth a Visit
There are more than 1,100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, all of which can teach us more about our world, our history, and our culture. The sites are selected by the Word Heritage Committee, which must have its work cut out for it. If you wanted to cover as many of them as you could during your lifetime, where would you even start? Well, you start with the bestsellers, like these places:
Machu Picchu, Peru
Located high in the Andes Mountains, the famous Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel that still draws the attention of numerous tourists every year. Sometimes known as the “Lost City of the Incas,” this UNESCO World Heritage Site is an impressive relic of Incan architecture and engineering. The preserved ancient city features temples and terraces surrounded by misty mountain peaks and lush greenery that will excite history lovers, nature lovers, and adventure lovers everywhere.