The world's most impressive world heritage sites and the top spot is in the UK
On World Heritage Day, Express.co.uk is taking a look at some of the world's most impressive heritage sites and luckily for Britons, there's one in the UK.
UNESCO World Heritage sites are some of the globe's most impressive places and most Britons will have at least one or two on their bucket list.
But where are the most captivating UNESCO sites?
The team at Explore used eye-tracking technology to find the world's most captivating UNESCO World Heritage sites and Brits might be surprised to learn the top spot is in the UK.
From Croatia to Canada, these are the world's most impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites according to technology.
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10. Historic Monuments of Kyoto, Japan
In 10th position, the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto celebrate the Japanese city's history. Kyoto avoided much of the destruction caused in WWII and some of the protected buildings date back as far as the 6th century.
9. Petra, Jordan
The ancient city of Petra in Jordan is famed for its incredible architecture carved out of rocks. It's often known as the 'Rose City' because of the pinkish tint to the area's stones. The ancient city was actually lost for more than 500 years after its inhabitants deserted it in AD 700.
8. Sceilg Mhichil, Ireland
Sceilg Mhichil or Skellig Michael is an UNESCO World Heritage site for its early Christian monastery. The island is named after the archangel Michael and represents an early religious settlement.
7. Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán, Mexico
Inhabitated for more than 1,500 years, Monte Alban was carved out of out of the mountain. The archaeological site provides an invaluable insight into the lives of Olmec, Zapotec and Mixtec people.
7. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Tied in seventh position, Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple complex spans over 400 acres. It's considered the largest religious structure in the world. Although Angkor Wat was originally designed as Hindu temple, it was converted to a Buddhist temple. The temple features on the Cambodian flag.
6. Sigirya, Sri Lanka
An ancient rock fortress in Sri Lanka, Sigiriya's palace on top of a 200m high rock has to be seen to be believed. Although the palace was abandoned after the death of King Kashyapa, it was then used as a Buddhist monastery. The palace is considered a fantastic example of ancient urban planning.