The top 10 Unesco World Heritage sites - in pictures

  • 1. India's Taj Mahal is the world's most searched for Unesco World Heritage site, according to Zitango Travel, travel agents and destination specialists.
    1. India's Taj Mahal is the world's most searched for Unesco World Heritage site, according to Zitango Travel, travel agents and destination specialists.
  • 2. Peru's ancient Inca capital Machu Picchu is the world's second most searched for Unesco Heritage site. Photo: Pedro Szekely / flickr
    2. Peru's ancient Inca capital Machu Picchu is the world's second most searched for Unesco Heritage site. Photo: Pedro Szekely / flickr
  • 3. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which was added to the Unesco list in 2017. AFP
    3. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which was added to the Unesco list in 2017. AFP
  • 4. Yellowstone National Park in western US is the fourth most searched for Unesco heritage site. AP Photo
    4. Yellowstone National Park in western US is the fourth most searched for Unesco heritage site. AP Photo
  • 5. The stone circle at Stonehenge, Wiltshire, in the UK. PA
    5. The stone circle at Stonehenge, Wiltshire, in the UK. PA
  • 6. The Statue of Liberty in New York. AFP
    6. The Statue of Liberty in New York. AFP
  • 7. Petra archeological site is one of Jordan's most famous landmarks. EPA
    7. Petra archeological site is one of Jordan's most famous landmarks. EPA
  • 8. Italy's Cinque Terre is ranked eighth globally but first in Europe in the most popular Unesco-listed World Heritage sites. Unsplash / Mark Pecar
    8. Italy's Cinque Terre is ranked eighth globally but first in Europe in the most popular Unesco-listed World Heritage sites. Unsplash / Mark Pecar
  • 9. France's Palace of Versailles. Unsplash / Matthias Redding
    9. France's Palace of Versailles. Unsplash / Matthias Redding
  • 10. Mexico's Chichen Itza Mayan ruins. Unsplash / Mario La Pergola
    10. Mexico's Chichen Itza Mayan ruins. Unsplash / Mario La Pergola