Cultural WHS set within an IUCN recognised protected area

Connected Sites: 31

Definition
Inscribed area is a cultural WHS in an IUCN recognised protected area, as described here.

Map

Connected Sites

  • Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple
    Inscribed: 1995
    3.32
    140
    10
    Gyeongju National Park, IUCN category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
    See www.protectedplanet.net
  • Mesa Verde
    Mesa Verde
    United States of America
    Inscribed: 1978
    3.96
    187
    9
    Mesa Verde National Park, IUCN category II (National Park)
    See www.protectedplanet.net
  • Thingvellir
    Inscribed: 2004
    3.50
    306
    8
    Thingvellir National Park (IUCN Management Category II)
    See www.protectedplanet.net
  • Champagne
    Inscribed: 2015
    3.16
    221
    9
    Montagne De Reims - IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape) – "The historic hillsides are included in the Natural Park of the Montagne de Reims". (AB Ev)
    See www.protectedplanet.net
  • Mount Mulanje Cultural Landscape
    Inscribed: 2025
    2.73
    6
    2

    Includes the entirety of two adjacent but distinct protected areas: Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve and the Michese Forest Reserve. These are both national forests and categorized as IUCN Category VI protected areas (IUCN ev)
  • Inscribed: 2017
    2.38
    11
    4
    Kalahari Gemsbok National Park (IUCN cat ii)
  • The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales
    Inscribed: 2021
    2.80
    103
    6
    Most of the site is set within Snowdonia National Park (IUCN category V)
  • SGang Gwaay
    Inscribed: 1981
    2.90
    8
    4
    Gwaii Haanas And Haida Heritage Site National Park Reserve, IUCN category II (National Park)
    See www.protectedplanet.net
  • Schokland
    Schokland
    Netherlands
    Inscribed: 1995
    1.92
    186
    11
    Schokland Nature Reserve, IUCN category IV (Habitat/Species Management Area)
    See www.protectedplanet.net
  • Royal Joseon Tombs
    Royal Joseon Tombs
    Republic of Korea
    Inscribed: 2009
    2.66
    140
    9
    Gwangneung Cluster (Seoul) Gwangneung Forest * Gwangneung Cluster (Seoul) Habitat of White-bellied Woodpeckers near Gwangneung Royal Tomb IUCN Category IV (National Monument) * Heolleung Cluster (Seoul) Heoninneung Royal Tombs IUCN Category IV (Ecosystem and Landscape Conservation Area) * Jangneung Cluster (Yeongwol) Gangwon Yeongwol Yeongwoleup IUCN Category IV (Wildlife Protection Area)
  • Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
    Inscribed: 1979
    2.82
    111
    8
    The churches are inside Rusenski Lom Nature Park.
  • Rapa Nui
    Inscribed: 1995
    4.49
    111
    13
    Rapa Nui National Park, IUCN category II (National Park)
  • Nikko
    Nikko
    Japan
    Inscribed: 1999
    3.73
    182
    10
    Nikko National Park, IUCN category II (National Park)
    See www.protectedplanet.net
  • Niah Caves
    Niah Caves
    Malaysia
    Inscribed: 2024
    2.71
    24
    5
    Niah National Park
    See www.protectedplanet.net
  • Namhansanseong
    Namhansanseong
    Republic of Korea
    Inscribed: 2014
    2.59
    102
    6
    Namhansanseong IUCN Category V (Provincial Park)
    See www.protectedplanet.net
  • Longobards in Italy
    Inscribed: 2011
    2.81
    227
    14
    The Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo lies in Parco Nazionale del Gargano (IUCN category 2)
  • Krzemionki prehistoric flint mines
    Inscribed: 2019
    2.68
    65
    6
    Krzemionki Opatowskie - IUCN Category IV (Terrestrial and Inland Waters Protected Areas)
    See www.protectedplanet.net
  • Kii Mountain Range
    Inscribed: 2004
    3.57
    121
    7
    Yoshino-Kumano National Park, IUCN Category II (National Park and Marine Protected Area)
  • Itsukushima Shrine
    Inscribed: 1996
    3.56
    210
    11
    Seto Naikai National Park, IUCN category II (National Park)
    See www.protectedplanet.net
  • Hill Forts of Rajasthan
    Inscribed: 2013
    3.71
    196
    5
    Ranthambore NP (IUCN cat II), named for the historic Ranthambhore fortress, which lies within the national park (wiki)
  • Haeinsa Temple
    Haeinsa Temple
    Republic of Korea
    Inscribed: 1995
    3.44
    89
    9
    Gayasan National Park, IUCN category II (National Park)
    See www.protectedplanet.net
  • Gyeongju
    Gyeongju
    Republic of Korea
    Inscribed: 2000
    3.30
    146
    14
    Gyeongju National Park, IUCN category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
    See www.protectedplanet.net
  • Gwynedd Castles
    Gwynedd Castles
    United Kingdom
    Inscribed: 1986
    3.39
    177
    10
    Harlech Castle is situated within Snowdonia NP - Snowdonia has IUCN category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
    See www.protectedplanet.net
  • Frontiers of the Roman Empire
    Frontiers of the Roman Empire
    Germany, United Kingdom
    Inscribed: 1987
    2.81
    347
    20
    Hadrian's Wall is partly within the Northumberland NP - Northumberland falls under IUCN category V, Protected Landscape/Seascape
    See www.protectedplanet.net
  • Ferapontov Monastery
    Inscribed: 2000
    3.01
    25
    3
    Russky Sever National Park - IUCN category II (national park) - "protection of the surrounding area as part of the Rouskii Sever National Park (166.6ha) under the 1991 Law." (AB Ev) – "Russky Sever National Park (...) protects natural and cultural landscapes around Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery and Ferapontov Monastery, places of great historical significance." (Wikipedia)
    See en.wikipedia.org
  • Inscribed: 2024
    2.90
    5
    2
    Kenozersky National Park IUCN Category - II (National Park)
    See www.protectedplanet.net
  • Changdeokgung Palace Complex
    Inscribed: 1997
    3.15
    231
    7
    Changdeokgung Rear Garden Ecosystem and Landscape Conservation Area, IUCN category IV (Habitat/Species Management Area)
  • Australian Convict Sites
    Inscribed: 2010
    2.66
    181
    13
    Great North Road is in the Dharug National Park - IUCN Category II (National Park); Darlington Probation Station is in Maria Island National Park - IUCN Category II (National Park)
  • Antequera Dolmens Site
    Inscribed: 2016
    2.82
    150
    6
    Torcal de Antequera
  • Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream
    Inscribed: 2025
    2.20
    18
    5
    Daegok Dam IUCN Category IV (Water Source Protection Area)
  • Talayotic Menorca
    Inscribed: 2023
    2.93
    49
    4
    S'Albufera des Grau – IUCN Category II (National Park) – Component C9 is situated in the National Park.
    See www.protectedplanet.net