White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal
The White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, have been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site includes eight medieval limestone buildings from the late 12th and early 13th centuries. These structures are Russian Orthodox churches, a monastery, a castle, and a gate.
El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve
The El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve was created in 1988 and is located in Mulegé Municipality in northern Baja California Sur. It lies in the middle of the Baja California Peninsula, between the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California. The reserve covers an area of more than 24,930 square kilometers (9,630 square miles), making it the largest wildlife refuge in Mexico.
Western Ghats
The Western Ghats, also called the Sahyadri, is a mountain range that extends 1,600 km (990 mi) along the western coast of the Indian peninsula. It covers an area of 160,000 km (62,000 mi) and spans the Indian states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. The range forms a nearly continuous line of mountains along the western edge of the Deccan Plateau, starting near the Tapti River and ending at Swamithoppe in the Kanyakumari district, which is at the southern tip of the Indian peninsula.
Augsburg Water Management System
On July 6, 2019, the Augsburg Water Management System was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This recognition highlights the importance of structures in Augsburg and nearby areas that show the city’s long history of managing water. The World Heritage Site includes a collection of buildings and structures that demonstrate how water was used in different ways over time in the city.
Wartburg
The Wartburg (German pronunciation: [ˈvaʁtbʊʁk]) is a castle built during the Middle Ages. It is located on a high cliff that is 410 meters (1,350 feet) above the town of Eisenach in the state of Thuringia, Germany. The castle was the home of St.
Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum, also called the Valley of the Moon or Red Mountains, is a valley formed in sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan. It is located near the border with Saudi Arabia and about 60 kilometers (37 miles) east of the city of Aqaba. The area covers 720 kilometers (280 miles) and is the largest wadi, or river valley, in Jordan.
Wadi al Hitan
Wādī al-Ḥītān, also known as “Wadi of the Whales” in Arabic, is a fossil site located in the Faiyum Governorate of Egypt. It is about 150 kilometers (93 miles) southwest of Cairo. In July 2005, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the many fossils found there.
Wachau
The Wachau (German pronunciation: [vaˈxaʊ̯]) is a valley in Austria created by the Danube River. It is a major tourist area in Lower Austria, located between the towns of Melk and Krems. The region is famous for its high-quality wines, which attract visitors who enjoy fine food and drink.
Vlkolínec
Vlkolínec is a village managed by the town of Ružomberok in Slovakia. In the past, it was an independent village. The earliest written record of the village dates to 1376, and it became part of Ružomberok in 1882.
Virunga National Park
Virunga National Park (French: Parc national des Virunga, abbreviated as PNVi) is a protected area in the Albertine Rift Valley in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was established in 1925. The park’s elevation ranges from 680 meters (2,230 feet) in the Semliki River valley to 5,109 meters (16,762 feet) in the Rwenzori Mountains.