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Do you happen to have a link with a list of the sites?

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Well it sure is a big list....

Heres the link click me!

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For me, using a scale of 1 (ho hum) to 10 (absolutely amazing):

Old Quebec city -7 - yes its really well maintained now and it has a romantic charm about it, expecially in witner when the lights and snow come together to give it a fairlytale quality.

Havana, Cuba - 5 - They re trying but its a huge job to restore what generations of neglect have left in their wake.

Grand Canyon - 10 - The most awesome natural spectacle I have ever seen, breath taking.

Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville - 3- Interesting history, but I don't see it as thatn unique.

Statue of Liberty - 5- Inspiring and interesting, but mostly due to its setting in the harbour.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 6 - Camped there and loved it, the density of the pines and the associated aroma is memorable.

City of Valletta, Malta - 9 - Teh sea and the vistas of it and the quality of construction and th4e art, just a breah taking piece fo man's workmanship.

Historic Centre of Rome and the Properties of the Holy See in that City - 10 - Architcture at every turn. I stil wonder just how they did what they did.

Tower of London - 6 - Interesting from an historic sense, not particularly beautiful, but the crown jewels sure are amazing.

Medina of Tunis - 6 - Old but not very pretty.

Palace and Park of Versailles - 7 - Awesome display of ostentation and the pomposity of the nobility, liked the art and the hall of mirrors.

Redwood National Park - 7 - Lofty trees, one notch above Smoky Mountains to me.

(I am puzzled that Niagara Falls hasn't made teh list, like Grand Canyon, to me it woiuld rate an 8 or 9.)

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I have way more than I thought. Here are A through E.

Armenia
Etchmiadsin—A peaceful, pleasant family place. I really like churches and religious sites generally, but those who aren’t into that might find it a bit dull.
Geghard Monastery and Around—Hewn into the living rock, as they say. Pretty cool.

Austria
Schloss Schonbrunn—Great European palace. Then again, Europe is loaded with palaces. I saw this place more than fifteen years ago so my memory of it is a bit dim.
Vienna Center—One of the great cities of Europe, with a feel all its own and stunning architecture. Not to be missed. 9 of 10

Azerbaijan
Baku walled city and Shirvanshah—This just about was the last thing I saw on a trip that had begun in Beijing and taken in the many sights of Central Asia and Istanbul also. I was underwhelmed, but maybe only in comparison to the rest.

Botswana
Tsodilo—I will get back someday. As it is, I tried to go in my crappy 2WD vehicle and I got to the hills just as the light turned that magical, late-afternoon color. The car got stuck as I was trying to get to some of the myriad paintings, so I need to go back.

Cambodia
Angkor—A must-see, among the most astounding things I have ever seen. Enough said. 11 of 10.

Canada
Head-smashed-in buffalo jump—I haven’t been there, but the name is just fantastic.

China
Great Wall—Impressive despite the hype, especially at the right time of day when it isn’t overrun. 8 of 10.
Imperial Ming and Qing palaces—The forbidden city was impressive, but I may have built myself up too much because the style didn’t floor me.
Temple of Heaven—This was my favorite sight in Beijing.
Ming and Qing imperial tombs—Not all that impressive in my opinion.

Croatia
Dubrovnik—I was there in 1988 before it was damaged. I have no idea what it looks like now, but at the time it was a lovely little walled-in area on the sea, a little too clean and Benetton-ish. I much preferred the relative rough-and-tumble of Split.
Split—Former palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian, its halls and rooms converted into streets and homes by the locals, surrounded by lovely coastline and a sea of an indescribable hue, with island beaches not far offshore. Really special. 8 of 10.

Cuba
Old Havana—Forty-five years of government by dirtbag Fidel combined with irrational U.S. strangulation have not completely erased the beauty of what once was among the Western Hemisphere’s most beautiful cities. The warm people, sky and sea only add to this beauty. I haven’t been back since the early 1990s but I hear the restoration is hit-or-miss.
Trinidad—Quaint colonial-era town on the south coast of the island. I was there back in 1987 and don’t remember it as being too special, though they may have done more restoration since then.

Czech Republic
Prague Center—Another great European city, much more intimate and less imperial than Vienna and chock full of eye-candy, if overcrowded. 9 of 10.
Cesky Krumlov—Nothing compares with Prague, but this is a lovely miniature undamaged by Europe’s recent wars.

Denmark
Kronborg Castle—Hamlet’s Elsinore (kinda), worth seeing but I though nearby Frederiksborg Castle (not a Unesco site) had more to it, especially the Great Hall and Chapel. Also not sure why the small town of Ribe is not on the list.

Ecuador
City of Quito—A few beautiful churches and a location to dies for—surround by mountains on most sides, then dropping off precipitously into the valley of EL Guapulo below. Beautiful.

Estonia
Historic Center of Tallinn—Very well preserved, charming Hanseatic town.

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Two items of business first: I mis-stated the organization responsible for compiling the list. It should be `UNESCO`, which is the cultural arm of the United Nations. Secondly, thank to 8speedsteve for posting the link to the list (see #2 reply, above). Thanks everyone for the relies so far.

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Finally found the time to compile my own list. Since one can add new sightings to their existing post, mine will be in chronological order. Perhaps less useful for prospective travelers, but then again, it may make for better reading. Of all places it starts in Switzerland, which is not my country of origin.

Switzerland/Schweiz/Suissse
Bern, the federal capitol, was very picturesque. It still had a medieval look to it. Can`t say much as far as places to go and things to do. On a scale from 1-10, I`d rate it perhaps a 5.

United States/Vereinigten Staaten
New York, New York - Statue of Liberty. Saw it from afar, which is how most people know it. Quite a history (see Ken Burns` documentary on it), and perhaps a swan song to the age before the Industrial Revolution. World-renowned, so I`ll rate it a 9.

Washington State - Olympic national Park. Went mushroom hunting (with my boss` family) for the elusive `matsu-take`, or (red) pine mushroom. Found several, and added pleasant memories to my store. They`re so highly valued in Japan, that a kilo might cost $1000.00. A memorable occasion, so it rates a 10. How can any of Nature`s works rate less than that?

California State - Redwood National Park. You can`t get a proper perspective once you`re standing among them (just a neckache). However, wouldn`t want to have missed them in this lifetime, so I`ll rate it a 10.

West Virginia State - Great Smoky National Park. Attended my sisiter`s wedding there. The groom`s family lived in the Raleigh area and they had a cabin in the mountains, so I stayed there several nights. Another memorable occasion, and the landscape wasn`t bad either. Another 10.

Japan, Kyoto area (the order is as as best I can recall).
Nishi Hongwan-ji - The head temple for the West faction of the Jodo Shin-shu sect, and along with the Higashi Hongwan-ji were an offshoot of Honen`s Jodo shu sect (which itself was an earlier offshoot of the Tendai sect on Mount Hiei). Only got to see the exteriors. The main hall was completely engulfed by a corrugated metal structure. However, for you Shisen-gumi fans, it turns out the group was once headquartered in the northeast corner where the drum tower is located. There was one special south gate that is an example of Momoyama Period work which is similar to the decoration of the Nikko Mausoleum. Still would rate it a 5, at a minimum.

Higashi Hongwan-ji - Seen at a later time, but its` main hall was also under wraps. Therefore, will have to rate it a 4. It was less impressive than it`s western relation.

Jisho-ji - The Temple of the Silver Pavilion was nothing special (as Japanese temples go). I saw it before the Temple of the Golden Pravilion, so my view was not prejudiced by its` more elegant antecedent. The gardens were cramped at a minimum and the overall garden scheme was confused. It was trying too hard to do too much in too little space. I give it a 3, because it was well maintained.

Kiyomizu-dera - This much-beloved temple is architecturally unusual for having been built projectiing off a hillside. There were a number of other halls laid out along the contours of the ridge that backed the entire area, so the desired axial symmetry could not be maintained. I give it a 6.

Rokuon-ji - The temple of the Golden Pavillion originally only had its` uppermost ceiling gilded. However, when it was consumed in a fire that was deliberately set, the entire exterior above the first floor was gilded after the re-building. The garden setting though is the best part of the deal. It`s the setting tha makes everything work. By comparison with its` younger descendant, I give it a strong 8.

Kyo-o-gokoku-ji - Better known as To-ji (Eastern Temple), it once stood east of the main avenue that ran north-to-south from the Rashomon gate to the Imperial Palace in the Heian Period. Now it sits west of the Japan Rail station. Nothing special about the present setting, except perhaps for it`s flea market on the first Sunday, and 25th of every month. The temple gets a 3. The market gets a sound 5. Overall, that averages out to a 4.

Ninna-ji - One of the four largest Zen temples in Kyoto. The Nandai-mon, or Great South Gate is a marvel in modern times. The main supporting columns of solid keyaki (zelkova wood) must have been shaped from trees over 150 feet tall, and at least 200 years old. They are so big, an adult, with arms stretched out to the sides would still fit within the diameter of those huge supports. It`s amazing to think of the wood needed to replace those timbers after the next fire. Even now, they are being grown and carefully pruned to proper shape. I have to give the gate alone a 9 on its` own.

Kamowake-ikazuchi Jinja (Kamigamo Shrine) - Somewhat cramped, architecturally, but quietly situated in the northern reaches of the city. More a hodge podge of buildings, than any grand layout. The approach (as in most Shinto shrines) was very formal and added gravitas to one`s visit. It once stood outside the northwest corner of the Momoyama Period city limits. Associated with my next site, as the two figure prominently in the Aoi matsuri, Kyoto`s oldest extant festival. I`d rate it a 6.

Kamo-mioya Jinja (Shimogawa Shrine) - It sits just north of the confluence of the Kamo and Takano River which merge to become the (lower) Kamo River.The approach is through a forest of mature trees. More exstensive than its` companion, but not as old. This one gets a rating also of 6. However, the joint experience of visiting both in the same day warrants a combined ratiing of 7.

Kozan-ji - A rather modest-sized temple that was built in the `mansion` style from the Heian Period. Otherwise, not terribly remarkable. I still have to give it a 2 on its` own merits. Perhaps I overlooked something that would justify it`s inclusion by UNESCO.

Uji City - Byodo-in. The Temple of the Phoenix Hall. This one was also closed for restoration. However, there is a ferro-concrete reproduction of the entire hall(down to the principal image of Amida), on the island of Oahu`s north shore, which is spectacularly situated, with the Koolau range rising steeply behind it. Of course the original is the one to see for historical accuracy, but based upon the one on Oahu, I assume the original deserves a strong 7.

Uji-game Jinja - The shrine is in two parts. There is an upper part, which has some unusal `wayo` style architecture. It also forms the inner precinct. As far as Shinto shrines go, I`d give it a solid 8. I wonder why the Grand Ise Shrine didn`t make it on the list? It more ancient, and important as an early Shinto center than almost any other in Japan.

That`s it for now. Nara and others to follow.

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Sixteen so far, and more to come:

Nara - Multiple sites that ordinarily would be counted separately:

Toshodai-ji - One of the first Nara Period temple complexes that reflect continetal Chinese influences. The permanent exhibition of late Tempyo - late Heian sculpture is tremendous. It`s all sacred art, but not always pretty or comforting stuff. My rating is pretty high at 8 because of its` importance as a prototype and because of the tremendous assemblage of sculpture on view.

Todai-ji - I know this one is always touted as the world`s largest wooden structure, and the original seated Buddha was created in the Heian Period, but the quality of the central figure is poor and heavily restored. Perhaps it helps to know that the present hall is only 2/3`s the size of the original. After it first burned, no trees of sufficient size could be located to exactly re-build the hall, so it was scaled down to near its` present size. I guess it a `must see` for many, but I`d only give it a 4.

The Shoso-in Reposity located behind the main hall is the real treasure for my money. Unfortunately, it`s only briefly open for public view for short periods of time in spring and autumn. It contains many donations by Shomu`s wife (he was the moving force behind the creation of the Daibutsu that sits in the main hall), and demonstartes the extent and diversity of trade routes that reached back to 8th century Rome. This one I`d award an 8, but most people could care less. That leaves the complex with an average of 6, which puts it back on the tourist horizon for many.

Himeiji City - Hime-jo. The castle may not look especially impressive when compared to a 20-story aparment building. Yet, as you approach it on foot, you can easily find it increasingly awe-inspiring and intimidataing. However it does have it`s humane side as well in the women`s quarters just beyond the Sannomaru, or Third Ward. Unfortunately the two outermost wards have had their moats filled and modern buildings constructed over the area, which obscures its` original size. Nevertheless, what remains is almost 100% original. The climb through the maze of routes and gateways will give you an idea of the true defensive capabilities of the design. But there are also open spaces to enjoy sunlight and the view of the city below. Don`t miss the climb withing the main donjon/keep. It is truly vertigious. It amazing how steep some of the stariways are as well. This one gets my highest markes for human constructions. It`s a solid 9.

That should make a total of 19, with more to come soon.

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Here are F through M--note the ratings are highly personal, and I'm not rating anything I thought was below an 8.

CK

Finland
Fortress of Suomenlinna—A lovely setting, but I didn’t think so much of the actual site.

France
Versailles—One of the great palaces of Europe, with plenty of landscape to walk around in afterward and wonder how pleasant it could have been if only they’d had flush toilets. 8

Paris, banks of the Seine—No need to go into raptures over one of the most beautiful and written-about cities in the world. 10

Georgia
Mtskheta—This religious site of the old Kartli kingdom is well worth a visit if you like places of religious interest.

Germany
Wuerzburg residence—Not as impressive to me as similar structures elsewhere in Europe, but worth a visit if in the area.

Bamberg—This is a jewel of a small town; unfortunately every American seems to be told to go there. They make a beer there called "smoke beer," which I thought was not so good (tastes like someone put a cigarette out in it), but I think it's the only place in the world you can get it.

Ghana
Forts at Elmina—Elmina is now a fishing town west of Accra, but back in the day the English, Dutch and others vied over its forts to protect their trade in slaves. Well worth a visit.

Greece
Acropolis—The one and only. I was very impressed with this site and the sense of history one gets from it, but I seem to be in a minority. 9

Mycenae—Land of Agamemnon on the Peloponnesos. The structures are in remarkably good shape, and if you like Greek history and myth this is a must. 8

Holy See
Rome Center—See Italy.

Vatican City—St. Peter’s and all it contains are incredibly rich and lovely. 10

Hungary
Budapest—I prefer nearby Vienna (maybe because I saw it first), but Budapest is an elegant city with a great vibe. 8

Indonesia
Bali—I can’t believe not one site in Bali is included! Is this political or... ? The temples and landscape of Bali make it an 11 if you can stay away from the hordes.

Italy
Rome Center—One of the great cities of the world, stinking rich in history and culture. Why repeat what others have said before? A must. 10

Florence Center—Florence and Prague are my two favorite not-so-huge cities in Europe. The place is absolutely beautiful and the people very welcoming. 9

Venice—Nothing like it in all the world, and it should be seen before you need scuba gear to do so. 9

Naples Center—I’ve been told only New Yorkers really like Naples, and the fifteen years since I was there only confirm this; as a New Yorker, I really enjoyed it. Much more vital than the more northerly cities, if not as culturally spectacular.

Caserta—We went because my then-girlfriend’s family hailed from there originally, but we didn’t think it was so special.

Verona—Nothing special by Italian standards, but well worth a stop.

Tivoli—A great place to spend a warm day wandering around.

Pompeii, etc.—Many of the frescos and other items have been taken to museums elsewhere, but Pompeii is still not to be missed.

Macedonia
Ohrid—This is a picturesque old town at the north of Lake Ohrid, with some religious historic sites and a pleasant feel. I really enjoyed it.

Malawi
Lake Malawi National Park—Lake Malawi is beautiful and swimmable. I really enjoyed it but it may not be worth a special trip.

Morocco
Fez Medina—Labyrinthine alleys full of people going about their business as they have for centuries. Very enjoyable as long as you are not put off by the extra-aggressive touts and prepared for the nostril-reaming stench of the tannery area. 8

Marrakesh Medina—Much tamer than that of Fez, with a more laid-back feel and plenty of good food and entertainment.

Mozambique
Ilha de Mozambique—Zanzibar without the tourists and tourist infrastructure. Tough to get to but well worth it. I fell in love with it. 8

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Here's N through T.

CK

Nepal
Kathmandu Valley—The royal cities of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan were my very first experience of Asia. I was floored. Not so safe these days, though. 9

Norway
Bergen wharf—Really picturesque old wooden structures, but rather too tame for me.

Panama
Historic district—We didn’t expect too much from our trip to Panama, so we were constantly pleasantly surprised. The historic center is beautiful and undergoing extensive renovations now. Starbucks may not be far behind, but for the moment it’s pretty cool.

Peru
Cuzco—I was there over twenty years ago, but at the time it was a charming town with a magical feel to it. Or else it was the coca tea.

Machu Picchu—Up there with Angkor but totally different, perched on a couple of Andean peaks in the middle of the jungle. If you’re looking for one of those Indiana Jones experiences, this is it. A must. 11 of 10

Manu National Park—Tapirs, monkeys, anacondas, parrots, piranhas, crocodiles and much, much more here near the source of the Amazon.

Lima old town—I was sixteen. I remember nothing of Lima because I met a girl there and we spent most of the time looking at each other instead.

Poland
Krakow Center—A type of church architecture I’d never seen before capped a great trip to this beautiful town. 8

Auschwitz/Birkenau—Humbling.

Warsaw Center—I think they hadn’t quite finished the reconstruction when I was there. I really prefer unreconstructed old towns, but that’s just me.

Russia
Kremlin and Red Square—I was there within a couple of months after the USSR ceased to exist, and I was bowled over by Red Square. Not sure if Lenin is even still there to be seen, but the sheer expanse of it with the Kremlin Wall on one side and S., Basil’s at one end make a lovely tableau. 8

South Africa
Robben Island—I was just there this year. My work is in human rights, so I was moved to have guides who had been former inmates and exiles to show me the old prison.

Spain
Parque Guell, etc., Barcelona—Barcelona is an exciting and beautiful city, with a very Spanish feel but something else besides. The architecture is truly novel, and breathtaking. 8 for the city as a whole.

Palau de la Musica Catalana, Barcelona—See above.

Tanzania
Ngorongoro conservation area—Went to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti last year, and it was one of the greatest times of my life. Ngorongoro is much smaller than the other two, but is a unique environment bursting with quadrupeds (good band name?). You owe it to yourself to see one or more of the great parks in Tanzania, Namibia, Kenya or South Africa. Speaking of which, why does Namibia have no World Heritage sites? Did they not sign the treaty? 9

Serengeti—Vast and also full of life, though you need to look a bit harder. We did, and saw plenty; enough to go back. 9

Stone Town, Zanzibar—A center of Swahili culture, not to be missed though it’s getting pretty touristy (thanks to the likes of me, I suppose). 8

Turkey
Istanbul Center—This may be the most beautiful city in the world, and its history is unsurpassed. Even if it were just Hagia Sofia, or just Suleymaniye Mosque, or just the Church in Chora, I would recommend going. 11 of 10.

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Here are the last of them. Something like 80, I think.

CK

United Kingdom
Westminster Abbey—I was just there again this summer, and the place is spectacular. London is one of the great walking cities, and there are piles of history everywhere as well as good beer. 9, and 10 for the city.

Tower of London—See above.

United States
Yellowstone—America doesn’t have much old manmade stuff, but we have oodles of nature. Sometimes it just bubbles up out of the ground, as at Yellowstone. 8

Grand Canyon—Saw this for the first time last year and all the cliches are true. It’s impossible to photograph adequately, and the colors change constantly throughout the day. A must-see. 10

Everglades National Park—I love it, but it’s really just a swamp so no big deal.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park—Lots of trees. It’s beautiful but it’s a kind of McDonald’s of national parks—you could really be almost anywhere.

La Fortaleza and Old San Juan—Very pleasant New-World town to walk around, smaller than Old Havana but much better preserved.

Statue of Liberty—I’m waiting for them to remove the torch and replace it with an upraised middle finger (that’s the way things are going in this land I love), but it’s worth seeing for the historical baggage, and as a poignant reminder of a time when France would give us such a thing, and we would accept it.

Yosemite—Clean air and bears just hours from the West Coast. Lovely.

Uzbekistan
Itchan kala—Khiva is a bit Disneyfied-feeling and much smaller compared to Bukhara and Samarkand, but worth seeing.

Bukhara Center—I only wish it weren’t half way round the world from my home. I could wander those streets again and again, getting a load of the eye candy that is Bukhara. 9

Samarkand—The Registan Square alone is worth the trip to Uzbekistan, and there are many other sights to see. And I had one of the very best meals of my life there. 9

Vietnam
Hoi-an—This small, coastal town in central Vietnam has architectural influences from Japan, China and Portugal in addition to the local styles, and is the kind of place you can just walk out of and be among rice paddies within minutes. Beautiful and not overtouristed (at least not back in 1996).

Zambia
Victoria Falls—I stayed on the Zambia side so I’ll make my comment here; I’m not really a waterfall kind of person, but I gather if you’re going to see two in your life they should be this and Iguacu (so I’m halfway there). 8

Zimbabwe
Great Zimbabwe—Not up there with Angkor or Machu Picchu, but if you know what you’re getting it’s very impressive. They even found goods from China among the ruins, I understand, so at its height it must have been quite a trading center.

... and a couple of additions:

Mongolia
Orkhon Valley landscape—This area includes the ruins of Kharkhorin, the capital of the old Mongol Empire. The Empire's enemies gave as good as they got and left not stone on top of another. The great monastery complex of Erdene Zuu was built on the ruins, but the Soviets destroyed almost all of that, in time. What is left are a few temples from the original, containing fantastic Buddhist thangkas and statuary, and a strong feeling of the impermanence of human works. 8

South Africa
Cape Floral Region—colorful and varied plantlife such as I've never seen anywhere else in the world, and with good reason because there aren't any elsewhere.

Russia
Novodevichy Convent—Again, a nice place to spend some time wandering around with family, which the Russians seem to do there.

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Incidentally, perhaps some general explanation of my rating system may be in order.

1 - Save your money! Why this is on the list is obscure to most tourists.
2 - Okay, if you have nothing better to do, or the sight is of limited interest to 99% of people.
3 - Could have been better. Often doesn`t measure up to the hype.
4 - On balance, bettter to have seen it, than not at all.
5 - A solid winner. Should be on most itineraries, but can be skipped in a pinch.
6 - One should definitely try to get to this one, if time allows.
7 - Often unique or outstanding, and typically a crowd-pleaser.
8 - Now we`re truly approaching the `awesome`.
9 - Either, one-of-a-kind, or the best of its` kind. Should be on everyone`s `must see` list.
10 - Usually reserved for scenic wonders, so if you don`t have the time to see it, you`d better just stay home, for all the good it will do for you.

That`s my take on the ratings scheme.

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Here is my list to the best of my recollection:

AUSTRIA-------Salzburg, Hallstatt, Vienna

BELGIUM-------Brugge

CZECH REP-----Prague, Kutna Hora

FRANCE-----Mont St Michel, Versailles, Pont du Gard, Paris, Reims, Carcassonne, Lyons

GERMANY------Trier, Lubeck, Berlin, Rhine Valley, Bremen

ITALY------Vatican, Rome, Venice, San Gimignano, Siena, Cinque Terre, Pompei, Paestum, Assissi

INDIA-----Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Goa

IRELAND-----Boyne Valley, Giant's Causeway (N. Ireland)

ISRAEL------Masada, Jerusalem

JAPAN------Himeji-jo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Nara, Nikko

LUXEMBOURG-----Luxembourg

NEPAL-----Sagarmatha National Park, Kathmandu Valley

ROMANIA-----Fortified churches of Transylvania, Churches of Moldavia, Sighisoara, Maramures

SLOVAKIA-----Banska Stiavnica

SRI LANKA------Galle

U.K.-------Stonehenge/Avebury, Westminster Abbey, Bath, Hadrian's Wall, Tower of London, Edinburgh

USA-----Great Smoky Mountains==============================though I am American and I've seen roughly 2/3 of the 50 states, I'm ashamed to say that this is it for UNESCO sites I've visited in the US

I'd say that every UNESCO site I've ever seen was worth a visit.

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shongelo, #12

Could you also rate them, relative to the quality of the experience you had?

I`m certain over time, some impressions have faded in memory, which suggests the original impact of those visits have diminished over time.

If not a full review, at least name the ones that now seem only vague recollections.

Thanks for your reply.

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Interesting reading that list. I noticed that one entire country is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hint: it's a very small country.

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