Gallery: UNESCO adds 12 sites to its World Heritage List
From the deserts of the Middle East to the coffee plantations of Colombia, here are 12 more places to add to your must-go list
UNESCO's World Heritage List, the most eminent accolade for monuments, buildings, sites or natural features "of outstanding universal value," has added 12 new members to its ranks.
Being inscribed into the list tends to result in greater awareness, greater tourism and greater emphasis on protecting that site for future generations to enjoy.
You could also regard it as an authoritative guide on the best places around the world worthy of a visit. Scroll through the gallery above to see what they are.