Prime destination for geology, palaeontology and natural splendour - Monte San Giorgio 1090 What and Why Monte San Giorgio , located in...

A world famous abbey with a spectacular library that chronicles European language and culture since the 7th century CE - Abbey of St Gall...

The picturesque unknown capital of Switzerland retaining a provincial atmosphere - Old City of Berne 267 What and Why With such a...

One of the earliest cultural boulevards of Europe - Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences 1618; Mediterranean...

Universal symbol and cradle of Greek antiquity civilisation - Acropolis, Athens 404; Mediterranean diet 00884 What and Why Stepping into...

One of the most beautiful mediaeval European cities with a hint of former communist feel - Historic Centre of Kraków 29; Nativity scene...

The holy pilgrimage site for Buddhists - Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya 1056 What and Why Bōdh Gayā ( Hindi : बोधगया) and its...

One of the first universities in the world and the world's most important Buddhist school - Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara...

Never say 'kekkō' until you've seen Nikkō - Shrines and Temples of Nikko 913; Washoku, traditional dietary cultures of the Japanese,...

Ancient capital with a recent dark history - Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties 1004; Craftsmanship of Nanjing Yunjin brocade...