The World Heritage sites represent the most significant places on the planet. These sites are as unique and diverse as the Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the city of Venice, the megaliths of Stonehenge and the Central Amazon.

They are truly our greatest treasure and the shared inheritance of the human race.

To visit a World Heritage site is truly an exceptional experience. To feel the mist of Victoria Falls or swim alongside the coral of the Great Barrier Reef, to touch the marble of the Taj Mahal or witness the majesty of the Grand Canyon is an extraordinary blessing.

Unfortunately, most people will never have the opportunity to visit these great natural and cultural wonders. This is why the World Heritage Project is creating the most comprehensive media experience, “Bringing the World to the World”.

Through various media formats, including virtual reality tours, we will transport people to the farthest reaches of the planet so they can experience places they have only dreamed of. Currently there are 830 World Heritage sites in over 130 countries. The World Heritage Project will showcase all these sites, including the following:

These natural and cultural wonders are the world’s shared inheritance. They belong to all people, regardless of the country in which they are located. That is why the United Nations has created a special “World Heritage” designation to distinguish these sites. This designation is a badge of uniqueness on a global scale reserved only for places of outstanding universal value to humanity.

The goal of the United Nation’s Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is to preserve the world's natural and cultural heritage. UNESCO defines heritage as “our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations.” Heritage is an irreplaceable source of life and inspiration.

Many people are not aware of UNESCO or the significance of the World Heritage sites. That is why the World Heritage Project is raising awareness of these sites and the needs of the people who live in the communities surrounding them.

The message of the World Heritage sites is simple: the degree to which we value the beauty of the natural and cultural diversity of our planet will be the degree to which we honour and protect it. Click here for the official website of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre or here for the complete list of World Heritage sites categorized by country.