There are 1,223 UNESCO World Heritage Sites globally as of 2025. Along with monuments from the past, these sites are also a living symbol of culture, history, architecture, and biodiversity. Here is a list of the top 10 countries with the most UNESCO sites.

Who leads world in UNESCO sites? Top 10 countries revealed, India rank will surprise you

The United Nations' cultural organisation placed the World Heritage Sites located in Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Lviv on its list of places “in danger” on Friday (September 15), stating that they stand at risk from the war sparked due to the invasion of the country by Russia.

Ukrainian cities Kyiv, Lviv on UNESCO's list of heritage 'in danger'

Iraq only has a few remaining heritage sites left. Among these is the Ezekiel Synagogue which is at the risk of collapsing at present as restoration work is yet to begin.

Ezekiel Synagogue at the risk of collapsing, restoration work is yet to begin

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