Roel Sterken

Belgium \ Member since August 2017

#220 231 42 4

I first discovered the concept of the "World Heritage List" back in 2003 during a road trip, while searching for “things to see in France.” Since then, I’ve been visiting UNESCO sites at a steady pace of 10 to 15 per year, hoping to reach 500 before I turn eighty.

One day, I came across an interview with Els Slots in a small book about world travel and realized I wasn’t alone in my unusual hobby of collecting UNESCO sites. I'm a big fan, and eternally grateful to Els for creating this community — it's an invaluable resource every time I plan my next trip!

Recent Visits
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    July 4, 2025
    The Prosecco Hills
  • 1
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    July 3, 2025
    Dolomites
  • 1
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    May 5, 2025
    Würzburg Residence
Top 10 Missing
  1. Angkor 4.72
  2. Machu Picchu 4.63
  3. Petra 4.61
  4. Galapagos Islands 4.60
  5. Pyramids (Memphis) 4.51
  6. Rapa Nui 4.49
  7. Yellowstone 4.49
  8. Victoria Falls 4.48
  9. Tikal National Park 4.46
  10. Great Wall 4.45
Completed Countries

About Roel Sterken

Member since
August 2017
Country of Origin
Belgium
Visits
Rank
#220
WHS
231
Tentative Sites
42
Website Participation
Reviews
2
Ratings

Ratings

World Heritage Sites
Tentative Sites
98 4
Locations
0
Zones
0
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Reviews by Roel Sterken

Versailles by Els Slots

Versailles (Inscribed)

Versailles

Here is a practical tip for those who want to skip the lines, and are not the morning bird type, like myself. Completely serendipitously I discovered that if you book …

Keep reading Roel Ster… 29/04/19
Royal Exhibition Building by Els Slots

Royal Exhibition Building (Inscribed)

Royal Exhibition Building

Contrary to what I read from other reviews, I must say I really enjoyed visiting the Royal Exhibition Hall. This was not in the least due to the fact that …

Keep reading Roel Ster… 23/09/12